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Mugdock Castle – Burncrooks Reservoir loop from Milngavie

Mugdock Castle – Burncrooks Reservoir loop from Milngavie

Hard

4.5

(2)

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Mugdock Castle – Burncrooks Reservoir loop from Milngavie

04:20

63.0km

790m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 2.76 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.89 km

Mugdock Reservoir

Lake

3.36 km

Mugdock Loch

Lake

3.75 km

Mugdock Castle

Highlight • Castle

Mugdock Castle stands on a rocky promontory which rises gently on its eastern and southern approaches but falls steeply away to the north and west. Protection to the east, north …

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7.40 km

Viewpoint

10.7 km

John Muir Way: Blane Water Valley Gravel Track

Highlight • Cycleway

This gravel doubletrack follows Blane Water and follows part of the John Muir Way, a coast to coast walking and cycling route linking Helensburgh and Dunbar. Enjoy this easy stretch on tame gravel.

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12.5 km

West Highland Way at Blanefield

Highlight • Trail

Nice path, but watch out for the many walkers

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25.2 km

Garadhban

Forest

25.9 km

View of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Lake

First View of Loch Lomond on the West Highland Way.

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49.5 km

Burncrooks Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of the Dam and beyond

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52.4 km

Kilmannan Reservoir Gravel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is an alternative route up to Kilmannan Reservoir which links with Burncrooks Reservoir and the John Muir Way. This is a more interesting climb than following the John Muir …

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58.1 km

Craigallian Loch

Highlight • Historical Site

On the path beside Craigallian Lock is a commemorative plaque regarding the Craigallian Fire, which was a legendary place which spawned a number of climbing communities in the area, and …

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59.6 km

Trails at Mugdock Country Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Mugdock Park is a country park and historical site. The park includes the remains of the 14th century Mugdock Castle as well as the ruins of the 19th century Craigend …

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63.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

14.9 km

8.47 km

5.34 km

939 m

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

10.8 km

9.79 km

2.98 km

2.49 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Mugdock Castle – Burncrooks Reservoir loop from Milngavie

Mugdock Castle

John Muir Way: Blane Water Valley Gravel Track

West Highland Way at Blanefield

View of Loch Lomond

Burncrooks Reservoir

Kilmannan Reservoir Gravel Climb

Craigallian Loch

Trails at Mugdock Country Park

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