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John Muir Way Gravel Descent – Craigallian Loch loop from Milngavie

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John Muir Way Gravel Descent – Craigallian Loch loop from Milngavie

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John Muir Way Gravel Descent – Craigallian Loch loop from Milngavie

03:26

40.4km

490m

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: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.02 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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8.19 km

Kilmannan Reservoir Gravel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is an alternative route up to Kilmannan Reservoir which links with Burncrooks Reservoir and the John Muir Way. This is a more interesting climb than following the John Muir …

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15.4 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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27.7 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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32.6 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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34.0 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.

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35.4 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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36.7 km

Mugdock Woods

Highlight • Forest

Rode here on a gravel bike and was OK!

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40.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

7.93 km

2.85 km

1.49 km

298 m

140 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

7.38 km

4.20 km

3.95 km

1.11 km

596 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

18°C

12°C

24 %

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John Muir Way Gravel Descent – Craigallian Loch loop from Milngavie

Trails at Mugdock Country Park

Kilmannan Reservoir Gravel Climb

John Muir Way Gravel Descent

Turnip the Beet Deli

John Muir Way: Blane Water Valley Gravel Track

Carbeth Cabin with red accents

Craigallian Loch

Mugdock Woods

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