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The Mell Circuit — 23.7 km Running Route

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The Mell Circuit is a 23.7 km (14.7 miles) loop in Brig o'Turk, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Scotland: hilly, with 679 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
679 mAscent
Paved15%Paved
4/5Hilly
The Mell Circuit running route
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Location: Brig o'Turk, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Scotland

Embark on a challenging 23.7 km circuit through the beautiful Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, starting from Brig o'Turk. This demanding route, largely on grassy and gravel tracks, takes you past Glen Finglas Reservoir before a significant climb along Glen Meann to The Mell's 600m pass. Experience wild, remote Scottish scenery and panoramic views, with sections above 500m offering a true sense of adventure.

This anti-clockwise loop is perfect for experienced trail runners seeking a strenuous long-distance outing or hill runners preparing for mountain events. Be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions in this exposed environment. The rewarding ascents and descents make it an ideal test of endurance and navigational skills in a stunning natural setting.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 23.7 km loop in Brig o'Turk, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Scotland with around 679 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 29 metres of climb per kilometre, 679 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 85% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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