Wallace Way: A Trail Run From Stirling to Culloden

Overview:

Concept: One person runs a section while the other leapfrogs ahead by car, ready to swap at the next rendezvous. We’ve loved this and we think you will too.

Distance: 295km
Duration: 6–7 Days
Start: Stirling
End: Culloden (Inverness)
Ability: Classified as an expert-level run, the route demands very good fitness and some sure-footedness, with mostly accessible paths
Terrain: The trail comprises various surfaces, including mountain hiking paths, unpaved sections, and asphalt roads
Best For: Trail runners seeking a legendary Scottish journey through moor, glen, and time itself

Where Scottish History Runs Deep

This is no ordinary trail run. The Wallace Way is a trail we have created that carves through a landscape that shaped the soul of Scotland from the battle-worn ramparts of Stirling to the fields of Culloden. It’s a challenge of endurance, travelling through rebellion, royalty, and resilience. Whether you’re tackling it solo or splitting the distance with teammates, this trail is made for runners wanting something wildly different.

Perfect for runners looking to avoid the hassle of baggage transfers, this route lends itself brilliantly to relay-style running.

Why Run the Wallace Way Trail?

• Because it’s awesome!

• Ideal for team relay running. Alternate runners via support car, carry your own fuel, and skip luggage transfers

• Absorb Scottish history as you move through rebel strongholds and royal tracks

• Enjoy epic landscapes from Lochside paths to mountain passes

• Easy access from Edinburgh and Inverness by train or plane