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: August 27, 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

Get Directions

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

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