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Glen Fruin Road – River Leven loop from Johnstone

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Glen Fruin Road – River Leven loop from Johnstone

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Glen Fruin Road – River Leven loop from Johnstone

06:24

106km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 49.0 km for 1.48 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.47 km

Gas Bottle Legion Sculptures, Bridge of Weir Cycle Path

Highlight • Structure

Unusual sculpture on the cycle path near Bridge of Weir

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32.8 km

Kilcreggan Pier

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If you want to use the KilcregganGourock ferry check if it's running. It depends on the weather and I think wind in particular.

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50.8 km

Glen Fruin Road

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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 …

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65.0 km

Duck Bay, Loch Lomond

Highlight • Lake

A great place to eat or stay

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73.5 km

River Leven

Lake

76.4 km

River Leven

Highlight • River

Lovely riverside path to make fairly quick progress between Balloch on Glasgow.

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83.4 km

The Bowline Linear Park

Highlight • Cycleway

This the new section of cycle path at Bowling Harbour this now goes over top of the shops below Magic cycles is worth a visit good stop for a coffee

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84.5 km

Antonine Wall

Ruins

85.1 km

The Saltings

Nature Reserve

87.3 km

Erskine Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycling over the bridge you'll find stunning views across Renfrewshire, Clydebank and Glasgow to the East, and views down the Clyde towards Dumbarton and Inverclyde to the West. Below the …

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91.0 km

Newshot Island Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

94.9 km

Renfrew Lift Bridge and Bike Path by Glasgow Airport

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

This was a pretty good place to ride before, but now it's got a HOT NEW BIKE PATH that makes it twenty times better. Strongly recommend.

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106 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.7 km

32.3 km

9.20 km

8.23 km

1.97 km

1.49 km

303 m

115 m

Surfaces

86.6 km

14.1 km

3.72 km

1.82 km

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

17°C

14°C

53 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Glen Fruin Road – River Leven loop from Johnstone

Gas Bottle Legion Sculptures, Bridge of Weir Cycle Path

Kilcreggan Pier

Glen Fruin Road

Duck Bay, Loch Lomond

River Leven

The Bowline Linear Park

Erskine Bridge

Renfrew Lift Bridge and Bike Path by Glasgow Airport

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