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Woodlands And Park

River Kelvin – Craigallian Loch loop from Kelvinbridge

Mountain biking trails

Woodlands And Park

River Kelvin – Craigallian Loch loop from Kelvinbridge

Moderate

3.3

(6)

37

riders

River Kelvin – Craigallian Loch loop from Kelvinbridge

02:45

39.7km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.1 km for 102 m

After 14.4 km for 111 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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2.81 km

River Kelvin

Lake

2

4.48 km

River Kelvin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot on the river with shingle beach.

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3

10.2 km

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

Highlight • Monument

The start of the West Highland Way is very urban, and the first section will feel more like a country park. Good paths and signs will lead you out of the town towards Loch Lomond.

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13.8 km

Mugdock Loch

Lake

14.2 km

Mugdock Castle

Ruins

17.7 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

21.8 km

Carbeth Cabin with red accents

Highlight • Mountain Hut

An Turas Mor is an amazing trip from Glasgow to Cape Wrath a must do ride.

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8

23.2 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 …

Tip by

9

24.6 km

Mugdock Woods

Highlight • Forest

Rode here on a gravel bike and was OK!

Tip by

10

25.9 km

View of Milngavie

Highlight • Viewpoint

11

26.9 km

View of Milngavie

Highlight • Viewpoint

12

35.5 km

Kelvin Walkway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Riding out of Glasgow. you just follow the path along the Kelvin River. We had some difficulty finding our way down to the river, but once there it was an absolute pleasure

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B

39.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

15.1 km

5.74 km

2.39 km

637 m

437 m

125 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

9.42 km

4.37 km

3.84 km

3.04 km

2.91 km

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Wednesday 24 June

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