Glen Devon (A823) – View of Castlehill Reservoir loop from Dollar

Glen Devon (A823) – View of Castlehill Reservoir loop from Dollar

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Glen Devon (A823) – View of Castlehill Reservoir loop from Dollar

02:57

59.3km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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2.90 km

The Devon Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Pleasant, while not stunning, scenery. Mostly a bike path for an easy stretch of the legs.

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17.2 km

Visiting the actual monument, which was subject to admission, was not particularly profitable for me. But the view is great! After the quite demanding ascent to the monument, you can also save yourself climbing the tower.

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19.1 km

Sheriffmuir Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Sheriffmuir Road climbs steeply initially out of Bridge of Allan, through some woodland and out onto the moorland above. This segment starts almost at sea level at about 16m and …

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26.4 km

View of Strath Allan and Ben Vorlich from Sheriffmuir Road

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The highpoint on the Sheriffmuir road is at about 314m near Black Hill. From here and from much of the high section of this road you get wonderful views across Strath Allan and north-west towards Ben Vorlich.

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34.4 km

Flooded Farm Track Near A9

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

We took the blue route (see image). This may have been a bad idea as the farm track parallel to the A9 was flooded a bit west of waypoint 4 …

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40.9 km

Lochside Wood

Forest

42.6 km

Glen Wood

Forest

44.1 km

Glen Devon A823 Road

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Whilst an A-road it's not too busy. Enjoyable climbing at a nice steady 4% to 5% from the north.

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44.5 km

Glen Devon (A823)

Highlight • Gorge

Whilst it is an A-road, it's not too busy. Beautiful Glen, worth a visit. Gleneagles at northern end. Enjoyable climb at a steady 4% to 5% from the north.

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51.7 km

View of Castlehill Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

You are afforded some wonderful views of Castlehill Reservoir from this point just off the main road. This is a great starting point to explore many of the delights this area has to offer, including Seamab and Commonedge Hill.

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