Glen Fruin Road – Glen Fruin Road loop from Balloch

Glen Fruin Road – Glen Fruin Road loop from Balloch

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Glen Fruin Road – Glen Fruin Road loop from Balloch

01:29

32.4km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.75 km

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 many islands, including Inchmurrin, the largest fresh-water island in the British Isles. Loch Lomond is a popular leisure destination and is featured in the song "The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond". The Loch is now part of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park which was established in 2002. Loch Lomond is a corruption of the Gaelic Lac Leaman, or 'Lake of the Elms'.

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8.72 km

Scenic Climb in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

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9.11 km

Glen Fruin

Highlight • Trail

The road is closed just as you hit the main climb at the end of the road but the side road that takes to the haul road is still open.

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9.90 km

View of Glen Fruin Road

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Heading west someone has put a sign up at start of single track Glen Fruin Road stating PRIVATE ROAD DEAD END. Its not, so just ignore it.

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12.7 km

Glen Fruin Road

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Heading west someone has put a sign up at start of Glen Fruin dingle track road stating PRIVATE ROAD, DEAD END. Its not so just ignore it.

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16.3 km

Glen Fruin Road

Highlight • Climb

The secret to enjoying the fabulous views from the top of Glen Fruin is to pace yourself up the climb. The lower slopes are forgiving, however there is a wee sting in the tail for those who go too hard early on! Whatever your condition when you reach the top, pause to enjoy amazing views.

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