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Dalmuir And Mountblow

Erskine Ferry Gate – Cairn Café loop from Dalmuir

Moderate

20

riders

Erskine Ferry Gate – Cairn Café loop from Dalmuir

02:03

43.0km

430m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.83 km for 21 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

417 m

Entry to the Forth and Clyde Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Always open and leads to Canal.

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2

2.77 km

Erskine Ferry Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

Erskine Ferry sailed across the River Clyde from Erskine to Old Kilpatrick. The ferry was also referred to as East Ferry of Erskine as there was another ferry to Dumbarton …

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3

5.34 km

Worth a brief pause to look about if you've stomach for the height you're at.

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4

12.3 km

5

22.4 km

Cairn Café

Highlight • Cafe

Popular cafe for cyclists crossing the Clyde from Glasgow and riding in the Ayrshire hills. Good food, decently priced and friendly towards cyclists.

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6

29.7 km

B

43.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

6.73 km

5.50 km

2.28 km

645 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

5.78 km

389 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 10 October

13°C

6°C

8 %

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