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Loch Eck – Loch Eck loop from Rashfield

Loch Eck – Loch Eck loop from Rashfield

Hard

4.4

(5)

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Loch Eck – Loch Eck loop from Rashfield

02:11

31.8km

470m

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: March 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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57 m

Benmore Botanic Garden

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Benmore botanic gardens is a 120-acre mountainside garden surrounded by the dramatic scenery of Argyllshire.

The gardens also have a tearoom. Perfect for a snack stop!

Open daily from 1 …

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94 m

Redwood Coffee

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Good food and coffees

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1.80 km

Loch Eck

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If you are cycling on the west side of the loch it is passable on road tyres (I.e. 28c) but it is majority gravel so if you are wanting abit more fun/speed I would suggest some 37c tyres at least.

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2.61 km

Loch Eck

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Also known as Loch Eich in Gaelic, this freshwater loch is some 7 miles (11 km) long, sited within the Argyll Forest Park and the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park on the Cowal Peninsula.

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15.2 km

Winding Gravel Road with Mountain Views in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

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This was ment to be a short one but picked out new route, really enjoyed this one, some steep bits but relatively short lived. Good fun cycle.

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15.7 km

Highest Point in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

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continual climb of just over a mile with 500ft gain.

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23.7 km

Partially Cleared Forest Path

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I was on a fully laden bicycle and was able to push it over the now, partially cleared, path without too much difficulty.

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24.6 km

Loch Eck Route

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don't, certainly don't go anti clockwise on a bike, multiple dead ends. 2 miles on A 815 dreadful blind bends. limited views of Loch Eck

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31.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

4.58 km

Surfaces

27.0 km

3.73 km

1.05 km

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

12°C

-1°C

93 %

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Benmore Botanic Garden

Redwood Coffee

Loch Eck

Loch Eck

Winding Gravel Road with Mountain Views in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Highest Point in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Partially Cleared Forest Path

Loch Eck Route

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