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View of Clyde Valley and Cowal – The Kelly Cut loop from Cartsdyke

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View of Clyde Valley and Cowal – The Kelly Cut loop from Cartsdyke

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View of Clyde Valley and Cowal – The Kelly Cut loop from Cartsdyke

02:16

28.6km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 105 m for 33 m

After 3.65 km for 33 m

After 28.5 km for 33 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.61 km

Whinhill Reservoir

Lake

3.97 km

Overton Reservoir

Lake

4.47 km

View of Clyde Valley and Cowal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views of the reservoir and surrounding countryside.

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9.37 km

Greenock Cut

Highlight • Structure

Start at either Loch Thom / Greenock Cut Visitor Centre or at Overton Road, Greenock where there is both ample parking. Decent quality circular route with slight undulations that aren't too strenuous.

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9.75 km

View of Greenock from The Cut

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mind the cattle and slow down for any walkers. Enjoy the views.

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14.0 km

The Kelly Cut

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice remote path which makes it feel like you are miles from anywhere!

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20.3 km

Scenic Cycling Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

25.6 km

View of Greenock

Highlight • Historical Site

Greenock is a compact town that is quite densely built. Many 4 of 5 storey buildings exist on the fairly steep hillside above the River Clyde. Many historical buildings exist

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27.2 km

NC75 Resurfaced Road

Highlight • Cycleway

The surface of the NC75 route is new, it must have been resurfaced recently as of March 2024. Very smooth, fast to ride on normally, however, it aas covered in ice after a cold night on March 1st 2024. I rode this at about 8am

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28.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

7.67 km

6.11 km

3.38 km

684 m

106 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

7.97 km

3.78 km

3.02 km

973 m

191 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 24 May

22°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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View of Clyde Valley and Cowal – The Kelly Cut loop from Cartsdyke

View of Clyde Valley and Cowal

Greenock Cut

View of Greenock from The Cut

The Kelly Cut

Scenic Cycling Trail

View of Greenock

NC75 Resurfaced Road

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