Time on Feet

Outdoor Access Code

Scotland has fantastic access and the criteria of clear distinguished paths helps with access but make sure you familiarise yourself with the outdoor access code linked.

Best Practice

While we have done out best to quality assure these routes and almost every step mapped out has been trodden by one of our trusted contributors, the quality and existence of the paths may change with the seasons and over time.

These are just a collection of what we think are the best runs across Scotland, that we want to share with others for their own training, exploration, and enjoyment. However, you are responsible for your own safety when running these routes so please take care. Make sure your fitness levels allow you to cope with the demands of the route based on distance and elevation.

Check the weather forecast in advance and prepare appropriately, particularly for runs in the hills, as the weather can switch dramatically in a short space of time.

Hill Safety

When undertaking some of our favourite hill runs you need to be prepared. The Met Office and Mountain Weather Information Service have excellent mountain weather forecasts. Check these are prepare your clothing adequately.

We are in the process of adding an icon/label to identify routes on which you should be prepared for proper mountain days, rather than just a ‘run in the park’.

Particularly in the high or remote hills do not rely solely on our map or directions. It is highly recommended you take a map and compass into the mountains, and know how to use them, just incase you veer off track and need to navigate yourself.

For the longer routes, personally I go with anything over 90 minutes, it is also recommended you have some sort of fuel with you.