Mentrie Switchbacks loop from Clackmannanshire

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Clackmannanshire

Tillicoultry, Coalsnaughton And Devonside

Mentrie Switchbacks loop from Clackmannanshire

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Mentrie Switchbacks loop from Clackmannanshire

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16.6km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.97 km

Johnstone Mausoleum, Alva Old Kirkyard

Highlight • Monument

The church of St Serf was rebuilt in 1632 but was abandoned in the 1980s when the congregation merged with that of the Eadie Church. It was demolished after a …

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5.98 km

Scenic Road Between Alva and Menstrie

Highlight • Cycleway

Good ride. Smooth asphalt all the way. Not too flat, not too difficult. Stunning Scottish rural views. A world class ride 🚲

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8.08 km

Menstrie Burn and Menstrie Glen

Highlight • Cycleway

Menstrie Wood is a nice surprise on the NCN or the cycle path in the Hillfoots in Central Scotland 🚲 The cycle path itself is smooth asphalt with a quaint …

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8.33 km

Mentrie Switchbacks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing gravel switch back ascent (or descent) giving superb views over the Forth Valley. Gradual gradient so not too difficult or technical.

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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.89 km

5.50 km

3.88 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

5.88 km

238 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

3°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

May 11, 2024,New asphalt cycle path Menstrie to Alva

Shiny new 🆕 Tarmac Cycle path between Menstrie and Alva 🚲 Beautiful flat ride with stunning views of the Ochils 🚲 Ends/starts at Alva Primary School 🚲 Menstrie end can go to Stirling 🚲 Ride this before the trees the Council planted block the view 🚲 Congrats to Clackmannanshire Council who built this 🚲 Clax is cycle heaven!