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The Whangie Rock Formation – John Muir Way Gravel Descent loop from Killearn

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The Whangie Rock Formation – John Muir Way Gravel Descent loop from Killearn

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The Whangie Rock Formation – John Muir Way Gravel Descent loop from Killearn

03:12

35.9km

570m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.86 km

Turnip the Beet Deli

Highlight • Restaurant

A nice place to stop over for a drink and some food along West Highland Way.

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8.73 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.

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10.4 km

Sunny St Mocha Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

10.6 km

St Mocha Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

16.6 km

The Whangie Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Whangie can be accessed by a short 5km round trip hike from the queen's view car park. Can be pretty boggy in places, but worth it for the cool rock formations and the views down to Loch Lomond.

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17.1 km

Auchineden

Viewpoint

22.1 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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27.4 km

View of Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing views of Ben and Loch Lomond.

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30.6 km

View of the Campsies

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular location for a photo of Campsies.

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35.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

8.72 km

3.04 km

2.66 km

1.61 km

193 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

8.51 km

4.76 km

4.72 km

4.29 km

462 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 9 August

19°C

8°C

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The Whangie Rock Formation – John Muir Way Gravel Descent loop from Killearn

Turnip the Beet Deli

John Muir Way: Blane Water Valley Gravel Track

Sunny St Mocha Coffee Shop

St Mocha Coffee Shop

The Whangie Rock Formation

John Muir Way Gravel Descent

View of Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond

View of the Campsies

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