Coire Dhomhain — 17.5 km Running Out-and-back

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Location: Highland, Cairngorms, Scotland

Embark on a captivating 17.5km out-and-back journey through the stunning Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. This route offers a delightful mix of terrains, beginning with a flat, paved section perfect for settling into your rhythm as you follow the valley. Further on, a well-maintained track gently ascends Coire Dhomhain for 4km, treating you to impressive Highland vistas.

Reaching elevations above 500m, this run provides a truly invigorating experience with opportunities to soak in the raw beauty of the Scottish wilderness. It's an excellent choice for those looking for a longer training run with some elevation gain, or for runners seeking to explore the Cairngorms' dramatic landscapes. Remember that conditions can change rapidly here, so preparing for all weathers is wise.

Common questions

How long is this route?

It's a 17.5 km out-and-back in Highland, Cairngorms, Scotland with around 237 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?

Mildly. It rates 2 out of 5 on our hill scale — rolling but easy on the legs. About 14 metres of climb per kilometre, 237 metres in total.

What's the surface like?

It's roughly half paved (50%) and half trail. Light trail shoes are the safest pick, especially after rain.

Coire Dhomhain — 17.5 km Running Out-and-back

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