Craigallian Loch – Burncrooks Reservoir loop from Killearn

Craigallian Loch – Burncrooks Reservoir loop from Killearn

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Craigallian Loch – Burncrooks Reservoir loop from Killearn

03:35

51.2km

720m

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: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16.3 km

Ruins of Lennox Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The ruined remains of Lennox Castle.

Originally built in ~1840 as a private property it was sold to The Glasgow Corporation (predecessor to the City Council) in 1927 and turned into a hospital for those with learning difficulties.

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16.3 km

Lennox Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The eerie ruins of Lennox Castle are situated in a secluded and rural spot. Built in the 1830s, the castle was converted into a psychiatric hospital in the early 20th …

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18.7 km

Peathill Wood

Forest

26.1 km

Mugdock Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The final point of the Katrine Aqueducts as the water travels from The Trossachs to Milngavie to serve drinking water to the people of Glasgow.
Built in the late 1800's, …

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29.9 km

Mugdock Woods

Highlight • Forest

Rode here on a gravel bike and was OK!

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31.2 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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34.5 km

Kilmannan Reservoir Gravel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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39.9 km

Burncrooks Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of the Dam and beyond

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40.4 km

John Muir Way Gravel Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

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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51.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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