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Mountain biking trails

Craigallian Loch – River Kelvin loop from Jordanhill

Mountain biking trails

Craigallian Loch – River Kelvin loop from Jordanhill

Moderate

5.0

(1)

12

riders

Craigallian Loch – River Kelvin loop from Jordanhill

04:45

73.5km

500m

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: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 51.6 km for 234 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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11.9 km

Antonine Wall

Ruins

22.8 km

River Leven

Lake

3

28.4 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. …

Tip by

4

51.5 km

John Muir Way: Blane Water Valley Gravel Track

Highlight • Cycleway

This gravel doubletrack follows Blane Water and follows part of the John Muir Way, a coast to coast walking and cycling route linking Helensburgh and Dunbar. Enjoy this easy stretch on tame gravel.

Tip by

5

52.9 km

Carbeth Cabin with red accents

Highlight • Mountain Hut

An Turas Mor is an amazing trip from Glasgow to Cape Wrath a must do ride.

Tip by

6

54.3 km

Craigallian Loch

Highlight • Historical Site

On the path beside Craigallian Lock is a commemorative plaque regarding the Craigallian Fire, which was a legendary place which spawned a number of climbing communities in the area, and …

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7

55.7 km

Mugdock Woods

Highlight • Forest

Rode here on a gravel bike and was OK!

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8

55.8 km

Trails at Mugdock Country Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Mugdock Park is a country park and historical site. The park includes the remains of the 14th century Mugdock Castle as well as the ruins of the 19th century Craigend …

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9

59.0 km

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

Highlight • Monument

The start of the West Highland Way is very urban, and the first section will feel more like a country park. Good paths and signs will lead you out of the town towards Loch Lomond.

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65.4 km

Balmuildy Woods

Forest

11

69.1 km

River Kelvin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot on the river with shingle beach.

Tip by

70.7 km

River Kelvin

Lake

B

73.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

15.3 km

14.1 km

8.78 km

4.82 km

594 m

420 m

Surfaces

35.2 km

14.2 km

10.6 km

6.30 km

4.94 km

2.19 km

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