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Big Bike Sculpture – Muirshiel Descent loop from Johnstone

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Big Bike Sculpture – Muirshiel Descent loop from Johnstone

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Big Bike Sculpture – Muirshiel Descent loop from Johnstone

02:43

40.1km

440m

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: April 17, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 33.2 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.20 km

Big Bike Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Exactly what it says on the tin - a fun statue of a big bike along NCN Route 7. Definitely worth stopping for a photo of the statue with your own bike.

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7.67 km

Castle Semple Collegiate Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle Semple Collegiate Church was founded in 1504 to serve his castle and estate. John, Lord Sempill built the church which was then extended by his son to include the …

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9.62 km

Parkhill

Peak

10.5 km

View of Loch Lochinver

Highlight • Viewpoint

In rain the loose cobble/gravel path is a challenge. Water disappears slowly and can be up to a metre deep. Occasionally you have to wade through the water in Muirshiel park

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10.7 km

View of Lochinver from Park Hill Woods Entrance

Highlight • Forest

15.5 km

Muirshiel Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climb is much better though.

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15.8 km

Boggy Double Track Across the Moor

Highlight • Natural

Entirely* rideable on a gravel bike but the water will be deeper than the bottom bracket and you will get wet feet.
*except for short sections of painfully draggy gloop …

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33.4 km

Fantastic little cafe with table service out-front for cyclists. Visited on a club run recently and they couldn't have been more helpful. Empire biscuits pretty good for a sugar boost and the coffee was excellent too.

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40.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

11.6 km

9.74 km

2.23 km

1.58 km

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

8.66 km

1.96 km

945 m

737 m

399 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Sunday 24 May

22°C

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Big Bike Sculpture – Muirshiel Descent loop from Johnstone

Big Bike Sculpture

Castle Semple Collegiate Church

View of Loch Lochinver

View of Lochinver from Park Hill Woods Entrance

Muirshiel Descent

Muirshiel Country Park

Boggy Double Track Across the Moor

Bernie's Café, Bridge of Weir

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