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Craigallian Loch – Burncrooks Reservoir loop from Bearsden

Craigallian Loch – Burncrooks Reservoir loop from Bearsden

Hard

4.5

(2)

riders

Craigallian Loch – Burncrooks Reservoir loop from Bearsden

03:57

60.5km

710m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 52.4 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

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8.13 km

Mugdock Woods

Highlight • Forest

Rode here on a gravel bike and was OK!

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9.46 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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18.1 km

Burncrooks Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of the Dam and beyond

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18.6 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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33.0 km

Endrick Water Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Sone great views from this bridge.

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33.0 km

Endrick Water Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Slow down if you've got wide panniers - it's a long way down!

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40.0 km

Katrine Aqueduct Pipe Track

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A gravel track that follows the trail of the Katrine Aqueducts that brings Glasgow's drinking water all the way from the Trossachs to Milngavie. Look out for exposed sections of …

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48.2 km

Viewpoint

51.5 km

Pheasant's Wood

Forest

52.4 km

Mugdock Quarry

Lake

55.7 km

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

Highlight • Monument

The start of the West Highland Way is very urban, and the first section will feel more like a country park. Good paths and signs will lead you out of the town towards Loch Lomond.

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60.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

12.9 km

6.56 km

6.34 km

4.09 km

1.12 km

143 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

19.6 km

6.41 km

3.32 km

1.80 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

18°C

8°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Craigallian Loch – Burncrooks Reservoir loop from Bearsden

Mugdock Woods

Craigallian Loch

Burncrooks Reservoir

John Muir Way Gravel Descent

Endrick Water Footbridge

Endrick Water Suspension Bridge

Katrine Aqueduct Pipe Track

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

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