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Big Bike Sculpture – Castle Semple Loch loop from Howwood

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Big Bike Sculpture – Castle Semple Loch loop from Howwood

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Big Bike Sculpture – Castle Semple Loch loop from Howwood

01:57

31.4km

260m

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: February 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 31.3 km for 20 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.41 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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2.89 km

Castle Semple Collegiate Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle Semple Collegiate Church was founded in 1504 to serve his castle and estate. John, Lord Sempill built the church which was then extended by his son to include the …

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5.35 km

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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5.48 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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7.24 km

Barr Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Barr Castle is a late medieval tower house. It can be seen today as a ruin on a low ridge to the south of the village of Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

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25.1 km

RSPB Lochwinnoch Bird Observatory

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the few wetlands left in the west of Scotland, Lochwinnoch is the perfect place to watch whooper swans, wigeon and many others. There's a great visitors centre and loads of walking trails too.

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25.9 km

Castle Semple Loch

Highlight • Lake

27.6 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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31.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

12.5 km

2.22 km

491 m

467 m

416 m

127 m

Surfaces

29.6 km

625 m

617 m

488 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Big Bike Sculpture – Castle Semple Loch loop from Howwood

Big Bike Sculpture

Castle Semple Collegiate Church

Castle Semple Café

Castle Semple Loch Visitor Centre

Barr Castle

RSPB Lochwinnoch Bird Observatory

Castle Semple Loch

Carved Animal Benches at Castle Semple Loch

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