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Chester Hill and Stauchey Hill — 5.0 km Running Route

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Chester Hill and Stauchey Hill is a 5.0 km (3.1 miles) loop in Lauder, Scotland: hilly, with 134 m of climb, on trail ground.

134 mAscent
Paved5%Paved
4/5Hilly

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Chester Hill and Stauchey Hill running route
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Location: Lauder, Scotland

Discover the rolling landscape around Lauder with this 5km circuit, taking you directly onto the Southern Upland Way. The route offers a steady, noticeable climb, predominantly on paved surfaces, as you ascend towards Stauchy Hill, passing the local golf course and crossing the Lauder Burn en route.

This runnable loop is ideal for those seeking a convenient yet challenging training run, with its significant elevation gain providing an excellent workout for hill repetitions or building endurance. The 50% paved sections offer a comfortable footing, making it suitable for regular outings across varying weather conditions, catering runners who appreciate both a workout and a taste of the Scottish Borders scenery.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.0 km loop in Lauder, Scotland with around 134 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?
Yes. It rates 4 out of 5 on our hill scale — a hilly route with sustained climbing. About 27 metres of climb per kilometre, 134 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's an off-road route — trail shoes are recommended and underfoot can be soft or rocky in places.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.0 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

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