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View of Loch Lomond – Craigallian Loch loop from Milngavie

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View of Loch Lomond – Craigallian Loch loop from Milngavie

Moderate

3.7

(3)

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View of Loch Lomond – Craigallian Loch loop from Milngavie

04:55

57.0km

780m

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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.1 km for 124 m

After 37.1 km for 100 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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447 m

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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2.08 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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7.94 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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22.9 km

Garadhban

Forest

23.6 km

View of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Lake

First View of Loch Lomond on the West Highland Way.

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28.6 km

View of Loch Lomond from Conic Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once you've crested the top of Conic Hill you're rewarded with this magnificent view of Loch Lomond and the mountains beyond. Of course, if it's raining you'll not see any …

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50.6 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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52.0 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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53.4 km

Mugdock Woods

Highlight • Forest

Rode here on a gravel bike and was OK!

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57.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

23.1 km

8.53 km

1.57 km

326 m

270 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

12.4 km

8.87 km

7.13 km

1.73 km

1.00 km

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

25°C

11°C

0 %

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View of Loch Lomond – Craigallian Loch loop from Milngavie

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

Trails at Mugdock Country Park

John Muir Way: Blane Water Valley Gravel Track

View of Loch Lomond

View of Loch Lomond from Conic Hill

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