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John Muir Way Gravel Descent – Craigallian Loch loop from Westerton

John Muir Way Gravel Descent – Craigallian Loch loop from Westerton

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John Muir Way Gravel Descent – Craigallian Loch loop from Westerton

03:16

49.5km

570m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.7 km

Kilmannan Reservoir Gravel Climb

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This is an alternative route up to Kilmannan Reservoir which links with Burncrooks Reservoir and the John Muir Way. This is a more interesting climb than following the John Muir …

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19.5 km

John Muir Way Gravel Descent

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From Burncrook's reservoir the JMW undulates with some short steep climbs and descents before flowing down some lovely narrow gravel trails through the woods (although much of this has recently …

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34.9 km

West Highland Way at Blanefield

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Nice path, but watch out for the many walkers

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36.7 km

John Muir Way: Blane Water Valley Gravel Track

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This gravel doubletrack follows Blane Water and follows part of the John Muir Way, a coast to coast walking and cycling route linking Helensburgh and Dunbar. Enjoy this easy stretch on tame gravel.

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38.1 km

Carbeth Cabin with red accents

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An Turas Mor is an amazing trip from Glasgow to Cape Wrath a must do ride.

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39.5 km

Craigallian Loch

Highlight • Historical Site

On the path beside Craigallian Lock is a commemorative plaque regarding the Craigallian Fire, which was a legendary place which spawned a number of climbing communities in the area, and …

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40.9 km

Mugdock Woods

Highlight • Forest

Rode here on a gravel bike and was OK!

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41.0 km

Trails at Mugdock Country Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Mugdock Park is a country park and historical site. The park includes the remains of the 14th century Mugdock Castle as well as the ruins of the 19th century Craigend …

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49.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

8.15 km

7.50 km

3.81 km

1.79 km

1.42 km

357 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

14.7 km

3.18 km

1.89 km

647 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 13 July

22°C

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John Muir Way Gravel Descent – Craigallian Loch loop from Westerton

Kilmannan Reservoir Gravel Climb

John Muir Way Gravel Descent

West Highland Way at Blanefield

John Muir Way: Blane Water Valley Gravel Track

Carbeth Cabin with red accents

Craigallian Loch

Mugdock Woods

Trails at Mugdock Country Park

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