Ruins of Lennox Castle – Mugdock Castle loop from Blanefield

Ruins of Lennox Castle – Mugdock Castle loop from Blanefield

Moderate

4.5

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Ruins of Lennox Castle – Mugdock Castle loop from Blanefield

01:35

22.5km

320m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.76 km

Lennox Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

last stretch is not suitable for road bike tyres, but worth getting off and pushing. Eerie place with an interesting history, look it up! There's a gap in the perimeter fence you can easily get through.

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7.15 km

Ruins of Lennox Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The ruined remains of Lennox Castle.

Originally built in ~1840 as a private property it was sold to The Glasgow Corporation (predecessor to the City Council) in 1927 and turned into a hospital for those with learning difficulties.

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7.21 km

Lennox Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The eerie ruins of Lennox Castle are situated in a secluded and rural spot. Built in the 1830s, the castle was converted into a psychiatric hospital in the early 20th …

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8.24 km

Lennox Forest Gravel Road

Highlight • Forest

It’s worth the climb up passed the training ground on to the gravel section.

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15.3 km

Mugdock Gravel Trails

Highlight • Trail

Tranquil spot to explore gravel trails

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16.3 km

View of Glasgow

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bit of a surprise push to the view but so worth it!

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16.8 km

Mugdock Loch

Lake

17.2 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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