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Calder Mill Waterfall – Big Bike Sculpture loop from Howwood

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Calder Mill Waterfall – Big Bike Sculpture loop from Howwood

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Calder Mill Waterfall – Big Bike Sculpture loop from Howwood

02:08

33.0km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 122 m for 20 m

After 32.9 km for 20 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.29 km

Country Lane by Barcraigs Reservoir

Highlight • Cycleway

All around these roads are very quiet. Perfect riding alongside Barcraigs Reservoir.

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4.98 km

Barcraigs Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice reservoir often with geese

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8.91 km

View of the Clyde Muirshiel Hills

Highlight • Natural

26.2 km

Calder Mill Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Pretty waterfall just off the cycle path near Lochwinnoch. The perfect place to stop for a bite to eat.

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27.8 km

Castle Semple Loch Visitor Centre

Highlight • Lake

Castle Semple Loch Visitor Centre is situated in the heart of Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park in Scotland. The centre offers a range of facilities including a café, exhibitions, and information on local wildlife and activities.

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27.9 km

Castle Semple Café

Highlight • Cafe

Castle Semple Café is open daily 10.00 -17.00 hrs in summer, 10.00 – 16.00 hrs in winter, with coffee, cake, snacks, light refreshments and ice cream.

clydemuirshiel.co.uk/park-sites/castle-semple-country-park

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29.2 km

Carved Animal Benches at Castle Semple Loch

Highlight • Structure

A lovely spot for a picnic or a rest. The carvings sit just off National Cycle route 7, and at a junction connecting the Castle Semple Lochside Trail with Parkhill Woods.

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31.6 km

Big Bike Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Exactly what it says on the tin - a fun statue of a big bike along NCN Route 7. Definitely worth stopping for a photo of the statue with your own bike.

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33.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

7.30 km

2.27 km

1.30 km

544 m

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.4 km

709 m

700 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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Calder Mill Waterfall – Big Bike Sculpture loop from Howwood

Country Lane by Barcraigs Reservoir

Barcraigs Reservoir

View of the Clyde Muirshiel Hills

Calder Mill Waterfall

Castle Semple Loch Visitor Centre

Castle Semple Café

Carved Animal Benches at Castle Semple Loch

Big Bike Sculpture

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