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Mugdock Woods – Craigallian Loch loop from Blanefield

Mugdock Woods – Craigallian Loch loop from Blanefield

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3.0

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4

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Mugdock Woods – Craigallian Loch loop from Blanefield

02:06

26.7km

520m

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: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.48 km

St Mocha at Carbeth

Highlight • Cafe

Wonderful wee cafe that serves pizza as well. Open late through the summer, until 6pm from September-March. Try their Biskoff cheese cake, it’s a delight.

Tip by

2

5.33 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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3

10.6 km

Cochno Loch Causeway and Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fun little singletrack descent down to the causeway allowing you to cross Jaw Resevoir and Cochno Loch. If you're planning on heading south-north/north-south then this is by far your best way across the loch.

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11.5 km

Jaw Reservoir

Lake

13.3 km

Shield Hill Plantation

Forest

6

14.8 km

Faifley to Kilpatrick Hills Path

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

You so quickly forget that you've been riding through quite urban areas as soon as you start tracking north out of Faifley into the Kilpatrick Hills.

A decent bit of …

Tip by

7

21.8 km

Mugdock Woods

Highlight • Forest

Rode here on a gravel bike and was OK!

Tip by

8

23.1 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 …

Tip by

9

24.5 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

10

24.9 km

Blanefield to Carbeth Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Wind up the switchbacks from Blanefield to Carbeth or better yet race down them the other way. A fun stretch if you're out this way.

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B

26.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

5.18 km

4.97 km

831 m

824 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

4.45 km

2.37 km

497 m

463 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Saturday 10 October

13°C

6°C

12 %

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