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5.8km

Prestonfield - Duddingston Loop — 5.8 km Running Route

Prestonfield - Duddingston Loop is a 5.8 km (3.6 miles) loop in Northfield/Willowbrae, Scotland: flat, with 43 m of climb, on paved ground.

43 mAscent
Paved93%Paved
1/5Hilly

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Prestonfield - Duddingston Loop running route
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Elevation

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Location: Northfield/Willowbrae, Scotland

This nearly 6 km loop offers a run through the Northfield and Willowbrae areas of Scotland, with around 170 metres of climbing. The circuit is mostly paved, with only short off-road sections, making for a generally smooth surface underfoot.

Climbing is concentrated in one part of the loop, with the main descent also found in a single section. The route takes in a stretch alongside Duddingston Loch and follows part of the Innocent Railway path, offering a mix of urban and green spaces. You'll also run along Duddingston Low Road, Dalkeith Road, and Peffermill Road as the loop winds its way around Prestonfield Golf Course.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.8 km loop in Northfield/Willowbrae, Scotland with around 43 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale — gently undulating. About 7 metres of climb per kilometre, 43 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 93% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

Reviews (1)

JakeOct 2026

Nice little section of climbing. With views of the loch along the way.

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