Bridge of Orchy 10k
The Bridge of Orchy 10k route is a trail and road run within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. The loop covers a distance of 10 Kms ( 6.21 miles )
and has an elevation gain of 216 m ( 709 feet )
.
Length
10 Kms
Elevation
216 m
Max elevation
321 m
Difficulty
****
Rating
****
Main road
0 Kms
Country road
6.3 Kms
Dirt road
0 Kms
Dirt path
0 Kms
Trail
3.8 Kms
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Description
For 2026 there has been a change of direction for the route and we have updated the GPX file and elevation profile.
This race starts on the grass behind the hotel and very close to the bridge. Given a November date and the fact that it is the west of Scotland there is a good chance of cold and rain. However it's a stunning place to start and end a race.
Originally the race crossed the bridge over the River Orchy and headed uphill on the West Highland Way. However for 2026 the route follows the tarred single road alongside Loch Tulla pasing the Inveroran Hotel.
Not sure if this is a good change, but after the cold and rain of 2025 heading uphill at the start it can't be too bad.
This is mostly flat/undulating and just over
6 Kms
including a turn at Victoria Bridge car park.
You then join the West Highland Way for a
2 Kms
climb on the trail before a 2 Kms
descent back to the bridge and the finish line. This section is rough going in parts so be very careful of trips. We would advise something better than road shoes for this part alone.
This is a great race to do but is very low key so don't expect large cheering crowds unless you bring them yourself. Highly recommend a stay in the hotel after the race if you can manage it.
Getting in
A very popular race and so sells out very quickly. Opens around April/May time and does run a waiting list.
Getting there
For a remote location there is a surprising amount of ways to get to Bridge Of Orchy. You can take the train with the station very close by, or a bus that is even closer coming from Glasgow. Driving is also an option with access to both the hotel car park and the nearby forest car park. If using the forest car park then a payment is due using Ringo.
Start
The start is on the grass at the back of the hotel, just before the actual bridge which is less than
10 m
away. The race has a limited amount of runners so it is all very low key and friendly.End
The finish is back where you started on the grass beside the bridge.
Finish
There are cakes, water and a finishers coaster (See Pictures). Due to the rain in 2025 it was a bit of a cold finish, so into the hotel bar for a wee celebration beer.
Staying
We stayed in the Bridge of Orchy hotel and were very pleased with it. Nice accommodation, food and staff. Well recommended.
Details last updated in April 2026.
Cost
The cost for 2026 is £23
When
November
Entry Opens
April
Web site
Race size
120 Based on 2025 numbers
Last ran by us
2025
Route images
Directions
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