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River Leven – Balloch Castle loop from Kilpatrick

River Leven – Balloch Castle loop from Kilpatrick

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River Leven – Balloch Castle loop from Kilpatrick

03:18

51.3km

650m

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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.4 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.99 km

The Bowline Linear Park

Highlight • Cycleway

This the new section of cycle path at Bowling Harbour this now goes over top of the shops below Magic cycles is worth a visit good stop for a coffee

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10.2 km

River Leven

Highlight • River

Lovely riverside path to make fairly quick progress between Balloch on Glasgow.

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13.1 km

River Leven

Lake

19.3 km

View of Loch Lomond from Balloch

Highlight • Beach

The most southern point of Loch Lomond. Great views 'up the loch', with loads of cafes and pubs to explore in Balloch.

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20.4 km

Balloch Marina

Highlight • Structure

Balloch is known as the gateway to the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. It's well-connected to Glasgow by train, making it a popular destination for a day trip. …

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21.7 km

Beach

22.3 km

Balloch Castle Country Park affords wonderful views over Loch Lomond. The park comprises 200 acres (80 ha) of semi-rural ornamental woodland, parks, gardens, meadows, and shoreline. The castle itself is closed but still a fine building to admire.

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33.3 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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36.6 km

Burncrooks Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of the Dam and beyond

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43.2 km

Jaw Reservoir

Lake

46.3 km

The Slacks

Peak

47.5 km

Kilpatrick Braes Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Highly recommend but seriously: this isn’t for the faint hearted. Likely the hardest climb you’ll find around glasgow. Turns to gravel just as the incline starts to get serious: would …

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51.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

14.4 km

8.93 km

5.48 km

3.18 km

847 m

275 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

18.8 km

9.19 km

565 m

294 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

13°C

6°C

74 %

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River Leven – Balloch Castle loop from Kilpatrick

The Bowline Linear Park

River Leven

View of Loch Lomond from Balloch

Balloch Marina

Balloch Castle

John Muir Way Gravel Descent

Burncrooks Reservoir

Kilpatrick Braes Climb

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