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Paisley East And Whitehaugh

Barr Loch – Big Bike Sculpture loop from Hawkhead

Paisley East And Whitehaugh

Barr Loch – Big Bike Sculpture loop from Hawkhead

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4.7

(6)

142

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Barr Loch – Big Bike Sculpture loop from Hawkhead

01:38

39.5km

180m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.58 km

Giant Pencils Sculpture

Highlight • Viewpoint

There used to be a plaque telling you about this but it has been removed :(

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19.7 km

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.

Barr Castle was constructed in the 15th or early 16th century. It passed into the hands of the Hamiltons of Ferguslie at the end of the 16th century. They retained the castle until the late 18th century, when they sold and abandoned it for a new mansion. The castle is protected as a scheduled monument.

Text taken from:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barr_Castle

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21.2 km

Barr Loch

Highlight • Lake

22.4 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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25.7 km

Temple Folly

Highlight • Viewpoint

The original purpose of the temple was simply a landscape feature or ‘folly’, designed to be seen from the mansion house and by visitors arriving at Castle Semple. It also served as a summer house with panoramic views. The design of the building probably comes from James Gibbs ‘Book of Architecture’, published in 1728, a sort of architect’s scrapbook of ideas. Gibbs described his designs as ‘summer houses in the form of temples of an octagonal form. The Follie originally had a roof and glazed windows but these were damaged in a fire. It also had trees planted beside it.

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25.9 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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37.7 km

Paisley Mural Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful street art in the town of Paisley. Worth stopping to appreciate the skill.

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39.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

3.02 km

2.15 km

286 m

176 m

Surfaces

38.9 km

398 m

158 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

26°C

12°C

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Comments

April 21, 2024,Diversions & Closures

First commute in an age. Lots of closures on the cycle path for no apparent reason, which I ignored, and a diversion that I didn't risk ignoring, for fear of having to retrace my route.

April 28, 2024,Birds 🐦 and Bunnies 🐇

The spring dawn is getting early enough for my commute.

September 9, 2023,Deer 🦌 Running All Around Me

At one point I'd a few deer running either side, ahead and behind, with me on the cycle path. That was a new experience!

June 29, 2023,Hedgehog 🦔 & Hash Smoke 💨

Caught sight of a rare hedgehog on the cycle track, and the more common sight of hash smoking youths in Ferguslie Park.

August 18, 2023,Numb From The Dentist

A numbed up mouth makes sipping from a bottle a challenge, especially attempting to achieve it with any grace! 🤣