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Royal Burgh Of Falkland And Newton Of Falkland

John Knox's Pulpit – Harperleas Reservoir loop from Falkland

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Royal Burgh Of Falkland And Newton Of Falkland

John Knox's Pulpit – Harperleas Reservoir loop from Falkland

Hard

35

riders

John Knox's Pulpit – Harperleas Reservoir loop from Falkland

02:51

33.4km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 12.4 km for 103 m

After 29.0 km for 187 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

242 m

Red Squirrel Trail

Highlight • Trail

2

556 m

Pillars of Hercules Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Stables cafe. Cheap and cheerful.

Tip by

3

2.85 km

Strathmiglo to Falkland Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

4

10.2 km

John Knox's Pulpit

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

John Knox's Pulpit is a striking fork formation names after the famous Protestant reformer John Knox. It's said to resemble a natural pulpit where according to legend Knox delivered sermons during the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century.

Tip by

15.4 km

Harperleas Reservoir

Lake

6

15.6 km

Harperleas Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Nestled in a fold in the hillside, a beautifully tranquil spot on a summer's afternoon. The reservoir is used by local fishermen and there is often a boat moored at the far end of the reservoir dam.

Tip by

7

18.2 km

Craigmead Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Car park for walks into the East and West Lomond Hills

Tip by

22.4 km

Maiden's Cave

Cave Entrance

30.4 km

Drumdreel Wood

Forest

10

33.2 km

Sustrans Millennium Milepost — Pillars of Hercules

Highlight • Cycleway

Sustrans Millennium Milepost (type: Mills) metal sculpture. One of many placed throughout the UK National Cycle Network.

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B

33.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

8.76 km

7.83 km

6.28 km

213 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

12.4 km

4.20 km

3.71 km

259 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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