View of Loch Lomond – Luss Pier loop from Alexandria

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View of Loch Lomond – Luss Pier loop from Alexandria

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View of Loch Lomond – Luss Pier loop from Alexandria

04:40

70.6km

770m

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: September 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.4 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.86 km

Balloch Marina

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Balloch is known as the gateway to the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. It's well-connected to Glasgow by train, making it a popular destination for a day trip. …

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6.24 km

View of Loch Lomond

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Loch Lomond is a freshwater Scottish loch which crosses the Highland Boundary Fault. It is the largest inland stretch of water in Great Britain by surface area. The loch contains …

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17.4 km

Luss Pier

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Luss, Scottish Gaelic: Lus; meaning "herb", is a village in Argyll and Bute in Scotland, on the west shore of Loch Lomond.

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18.2 km

View of Luss Area

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Heading north you know you are in a mountain range, the views are spectacular, weather from the loch side of driving up the A82

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19.9 km

View of Ben Lomond and the Ptarmigan

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Riding along the cycleway on the west side of Loch Lomond is very satisfying, the views are fantastic. Many mountains with great shape and contour can be seen rising above …

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23.5 km

Viewpoint

26.6 km

Beach

32.3 km

Ascent from Arrochar Forest Trail

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Very step ascent. Not suitable for a bike with inadequate gears and heavy panniers. we eventually turned back and went down the main road.

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34.8 km

View of the Arrochar Alps

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Enjoy the waterfalls just beyond this point. Also I've recently discovered a little techy down section just prior to it that leads you to Succoth.

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35.9 km

This route is fantastic but shouldn't be underestimated...lots of hill climbs and techy descents. Make sure you pack enough food with you for the duration as there's not many places to stop and fuel up.

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70.6 km

End point

Train Station

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