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Loch Thom – Gryffe Reservoir loop from Kilmacolm

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Loch Thom – Gryffe Reservoir loop from Kilmacolm

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Loch Thom – Gryffe Reservoir loop from Kilmacolm

02:41

33.8km

430m

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 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

150 m

Cairn, Kilmacolm

Highlight • Cafe

One of couple of cafe open during lockdown at Kilmacolm, various selection of cakes.

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2

9.80 km

Inverclyde Wind Farm

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wide gravel tracks leading to good gravel path up to Corlick Hill

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3

11.7 km

Corlick Hill

Highlight • Summit

If you're taking in in as part of a loop there's no bike track up from the west side, so be prepared to carry it in places. Great gravel track down through the windfarm on the east side.

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4

11.8 km

Corlick Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

5

14.8 km

Gryffe Valley Way to Old Largs Road via Lakes Road

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Probably best done West to East. First section is gravel path mostly downhill, from concrete structure at reservoir it's tarmac then farm track. Farm track goes through some large pens …

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18.2 km

Compensation Reservoir

Lake

7

22.1 km

Loch Thom

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views across Loch Thom, and perfect for a little paddle if it’s warm enough! Great place for a picnic.

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8

22.7 km

Gryffe Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

9

23.2 km

Gryfe Reservoir Southern Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Lovely smooth tarmac from the main road, then some undulating gravel past the lochs before rejoining a lovely single track road.

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B

33.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

8.90 km

5.97 km

3.94 km

946 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

13.6 km

1.56 km

708 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 7 July

22°C

14°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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