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Meikle Bin Summit
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Rising prominently above Carron Valley’s reservoir and woodland, Meikle Bin is popular with both hikers and mountain bikers. The hill is infamously the site of a fatal plane crash. In January 1950, a Fairey Firefly lost its way in low cloud, meeting its demise on the slopes below the summit. Sadly, both airmen lost their lives. Even to this day, wreckage can be seen on the hill’s flanks, a poignant reminder of the tragedy.
An exhilarating and wild descent above the picturesque Carron Valley
MTB trails to Meikle Bin descend a wild, open, green hillside, following indistinct paths in the upper reaches. The going can get boggy in parts, especially after periods of rainfall. Back down towards the Carron Valley, you’ll intercept Land Rover tracks that wind back and forth over streams and through woodland.
From the summit trig point, some of the stars of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park can be seen to the north, such as the majestic forms of Ben Lomond and Ben Ledi. There’s plenty to pause for here before mounting your steed for the descent. It is possible to link Meikle Bin to Tomtain in the east, though the intervening land can resemble a quagmire at times. It’s fair to say it’s a challenging ride.
The Carron Valley has plenty of mountain biking potential. Five miles (eight km) of red routes can be found on the east end of the reservoir amongst the woodland managed by the Forestry Commission. Meikle Bin is within driving distance of both Glasgow and Stirling, whilst the nearby towns and villages of the Campsies boast a variety of accommodation options.
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Elevation 550 m
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