Running in Scotland in February

Thinking of a run in Scotland in February ? Visit Scotland informs us that December, January and February are generally the coldest months in Scotland, with the average maximum temperature usually around 5°C (41°F). The average number of days with snow falling in Scotland ranges from 15 to 20 days.

So it looks like February is a bit of a brilliant month for taking running pictures and there does seem to be a good variety in our collection. Perhaps the strength of the sunshine helps in terms of lighting and of course we are in the last winter month.

Click on the image to open a higher resolution version. If the image is part of a documented route then a link will be given to the detail of that route.

Loch Ard loop

Loch Ard like a mirror.

Loch Ard loop

Another at Loch Ard - we love all the trails in this area.

Loch Doine

Loch Doine as part of a wonderful country road run.

Inverlochlarig

In the middle of nowhere, well Inverlochlarig, and heading directly west.

Glen Finglas

We always need a picture of Glen Finglas.

Top of Glen Finglas route

And sometimes we need at least two pictures from Glen Finglas.

The Stank

This view stopped us in our tracks. Part of The Stank route though on this day it was part of a longer run.

Loch Achray

Loch Achray showing off. This route still to be documented

Loch Achray reflections

Another from Loch Achray, how good can it get ?

Queen Elizabeth forest

In the Queen Elizabth forest and a slushy run.

Loch Doine

Another alongside Loch Doine.

Ben Bouie

Ben Bouie which is the main part of the Hel'n'Back. This particular view to be documented as part of a route.

Glen Fruin

Glen Fruin loop from Helensburgh.

Loch Lubnaig

Loch Lubnaig as part of an undocumented route.

Loch Achray

Approaching Loch Achray

Loch Ard forest

The picture doesn't do this part of our run justice. What a morning this was.

Loch Chon

Loch Chon at early morning.

February rain

And sometimes flooding is a problem. This is Callander.

Heading up Dumyat

Looking back down the hill from Logie Kirk near Stirling.