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Royal Burgh Of Falkland And Newton Of Falkland

Harperleas Reservoir – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Falkland

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Royal Burgh Of Falkland And Newton Of Falkland

Harperleas Reservoir – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Falkland

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Harperleas Reservoir – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Falkland

02:24

31.3km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20.8 km for 4 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

3.34 km

Drumdreel Wood

Forest

2

5.52 km

Strathmiglo to Falkland Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

3

7.82 km

Pillars of Hercules Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Stables cafe. Cheap and cheerful.

Tip by

4

9.97 km

Bruce Fountain, Falkland

Highlight • Monument

Bruce Fountain stands proudly in the centre of the small town of Falkland. Some might recognise it from its appearance in the TV series 'Outlander'.

There's a few little shops …

Tip by

5

9.99 km

Campbell's Coffee Shop, Falkland

Highlight • Cafe

Great food and coffee! Good lunch stop on the ride.

Tip by

6

13.6 km

Craigmead Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Car park for walks into the East and West Lomond Hills

Tip by

7

16.1 km

Harperleas Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Nestled in a fold in the hillside, a beautifully tranquil spot on a summer's afternoon. The reservoir is used by local fishermen and there is often a boat moored at the far end of the reservoir dam.

Tip by

16.4 km

Harperleas Reservoir

Lake

9

19.6 km

John Knox's Pulpit

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

John Knox's Pulpit is a striking fork formation names after the famous Protestant reformer John Knox. It's said to resemble a natural pulpit where according to legend Knox delivered sermons during the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century.

Tip by

10

31.2 km

Sustrans Millennium Milepost — Pillars of Hercules

Highlight • Cycleway

Sustrans Millennium Milepost (type: Mills) metal sculpture. One of many placed throughout the UK National Cycle Network.

Tip by

B

31.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

8.62 km

8.48 km

3.33 km

641 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

8.08 km

3.54 km

2.06 km

632 m

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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