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Dingwall 5 — 5.2 km Running Route

Dingwall 5 is a 5.2 km (3.2 miles) loop in Alcaig, Highland: flat, with 15 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

15 mAscent
Paved35%Paved
0/5Hilly

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Location: Alcaig, Highland

This 5 km circular route near Dingwall offers a mostly off-road run with some paved sections. The ground is largely flat, with just 15 metres of climbing spread around the loop, concentrated in one part, followed by a single main descent.

The circuit takes you alongside the River Peffery and the Dingwall Canal, before heading towards the River Conon, where you'll find the Ferry Park Picnic Area. Expect a mix of paths and tracks, with occasional stretches of road linking the sections. It's a relaxed run, ideal for steady miles on varied surfaces.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.2 km loop in Alcaig, Highland with around 15 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?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 3 metres of climb per kilometre, 15 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 65% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.2 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Reviews (1)

JakeSept 2026

Lovely run along the river he route also runs close to Ross county fc

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