View of Loch Ard – Doon Hill Fairy Trail loop from Gartmore

View of Loch Ard – Doon Hill Fairy Trail loop from Gartmore

Moderate

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View of Loch Ard – Doon Hill Fairy Trail loop from Gartmore

01:57

29.9km

360m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 24.4 km for 34 m

After 24.7 km for 34 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.39 km

Bike Path to Aberfoyle in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Excellent quality bike path, well signed and good to get off the main road.

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5.10 km

Aberfoyle Riverside Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely route which is quite good going until the decent towards the end which is tight single-track

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6.94 km

Lochan Spling Fish Sculpture

Highlight • Natural Monument

An unusually-named little Loch of beautiful aspect, with three sculptures to be found on the water - a pike, a dragonfly and an osprey.

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14.4 km

Loch Katrine Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

16.1 km

View of Loch Ard

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loch Ard is one of the 22 lochs in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The glistening water, hugged by peaks and forests, is a spellbinding view.

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18.7 km

Wire Bird Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful sculpture next to the lochan

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18.7 km

Lochan of the Little Glen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice peaceful place to stop for a break

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24.5 km

Doon Hill Fairy Trail

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here is some background information about the "The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns and Fairies" to be explored on this hike:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Kirk_(folklorist)

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