Aberfoyle Riverside Cycle Path – Lochan Spling Fish Sculpture loop from Bearsden

Aberfoyle Riverside Cycle Path – Lochan Spling Fish Sculpture loop from Bearsden

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Aberfoyle Riverside Cycle Path – Lochan Spling Fish Sculpture loop from Bearsden

06:50

109km

1,280m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 91.6 km for 205 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.33 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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17.0 km

Burncrooks Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of the Dam and beyond

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17.5 km

John Muir Way Gravel Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

From Burncrook's reservoir the JMW undulates with some short steep climbs and descents before flowing down some lovely narrow gravel trails through the woods (although much of this has recently …

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54.5 km

Aberfoyle Riverside Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely route which is quite good going until the decent towards the end which is tight single-track

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55.7 km

View of Aberfoyle Countryside

Highlight • Forest

Enjoy a picturesque descent into the charming town of Aberfoyle, where your eyes will be treated to a captivating tapestry of rolling hills, quaint hamlets, and an abundance of lush greenery

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57.7 km

Lochan Spling Fish Sculpture

Highlight • Natural Monument

An unusually-named little Loch of beautiful aspect, with three sculptures to be found on the water - a pike, a dragonfly and an osprey.

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78.7 km

Endrick Water Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Slow down if you've got wide panniers - it's a long way down!

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101 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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109 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types