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Runs in and around Musselburgh
3 running routes in Musselburgh · 18 more nearby
The running in and around Musselburgh is a mix of pavement and trail, covering anything from 4km to 5km. It stays flat enough for steady, even-paced running. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started. Prestonpans and Tranent are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Musselburgh
Brunstane Lollipop
Brunstane, Scotland
From Brunstane looping around National Trust for Scotland property Newhailes House
Brunstane Loop
Brunstane, Scotland
A circular route from Brunstane via Newhailes Road around the ladies walkway and returns via the Brunstane Burn walkway
Musselburgh Sands
Levenhall, Scotland
A looped route starting at Westpans, following Musselburgh Sands and returning by Musselburgh Links.
Runs around Musselburgh
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.
Portobello Promenade
Edinburgh, Scotland
An out and back route along Portabello Promenade
Dalkeith Country Park
Midlothian, Scotland
A loop around the Country Park on a mix of tarmac lanes, tracks and woodland trails.
John Muir Way Stage 9
East Lothian, Scotland
Before setting off see the latest news re possible sections of path closures at johnmuirway.org/news/.The John Muir Way between Prestonpans…
Duddingston & the Loch
Edinburgh, Scotland
From Duddingston around the Loch and Duddingston Golf Course
Craigmillar & Greendykes
Craigmillar, Scotland
A loop skirting Craigmillar Castle Gardens, returing via Greendykes Road and Craigmillar Castle Avenue
Gilmerton & Loanhead Railway Run
Gilmerton, Scotland
An out and back route to Loanhead on the old railway line
Leith Dash
Leith, Scotland
A circular route from Leith Links East via Seafield Cemetery and returning via Leith Academy Sports Ground
Arthur's Seat Social Run
Southside, Scotland
This run incorporates an untimed section around Arthur's Seat summit; so enjoy the views without receiving a time penalty!
Arthur's Seat
Southside, Scotland
A loop up to Arthur's Seat and back to the start. Includes steep sections with steps.
Holyrood Park Clockwise
Southside, Scotland
A circular clockwise route around Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park Anticlockwise
Southside, Scotland
The anticlockwise circular path at Holyrood Park
Leith & Trinity
Leith, Scotland
The lollipop-shaped path begins on the Water of Leith Path and takes in Bangholm and Warriston before returning via Warriston Path and the…
The Meadows 5 (two laps)
Edinburgh, Scotland
Starting on Middle Meadow Walk, then two laps of The Meadows and back to the start.
The Meadows (one lap)
Edinburgh, Scotland
A single lap around The Meadows in Edinburgh offers a flat, scenic run along wide, tree-lined paths.
Inverleith Loop with Dundas Street Finisher
Edinburgh, Scotland
It's all downhill to start as you head into Stockbridge via one of the most photographed streets in Edinburgh, Circus Lane.
Granton loop
Leith Harbour & Newhaven, Scotland
The circuit takes in a railway path and footpaths, offering a mostly off-road feel despite the paved surface.
Canonmills, Warriston, Stockbridge
Edinburgh, Scotland
A run at the edge of Edinburgh's New Town, making use of the city's extensive network of traffic-free multi-use paths and connecting roads.
Lochrin Canal 10
Edinburgh, Scotland
Out and back on the Union Canal from Lochrin to Kingsknowe
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