Mine Wood – Cocksburn Reservoir loop from Bridge of Allan

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Mine Wood – Cocksburn Reservoir loop from Bridge of Allan

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Mine Wood – Cocksburn Reservoir loop from Bridge of Allan

01:29

15.5km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 84 m for 13 m

After 2.87 km for 34 m

After 3.13 km for 45 m

After 15.0 km for 3 m

After 15.4 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.80 km

Ben Gunn's Cave and Pirate Bench on The Darn Walk

Highlight • Cave

This is said to have been the inspiration for the Ben Gunn cave in Robert Louis Stevenson "Treasure Island" novel. He holidayed in Bridge of Allan often and used to …

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4.42 km

Wolfcrag Quarry

Highlight • Climb

A popular spot for bouldering. You can ride through the quarry and to the right then follow a steep, winding path uphill to reach a fun bombhole.

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4.45 km

Mine Wood

Highlight • Forest

The Mine Wood was formerly owned by the Westerton Estate and was purchased by Bridge of Allan Burgh Council to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The network of …

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6.93 km

Cocksburn Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

There’s a new bridge over the burn far end from the dam wall so you can now truly ride all the way around.

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9.63 km

Witches Craig Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fast and natural, follow the trail through a rhododendron tunnel and alongside the cliff edge before taking on a steep and off-camber chute (keep high and to the right, stay …

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10.6 km

Logie Old Kirkyard and Ruined Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Well worth a stop. From Historic Scotlsnd - "The Old Kirk at Logie is a hidden gem, nestling in a peaceful spot below Dumyat at the western end of the …

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11.9 km

Hermitage Wood

Forest

15.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.94 km

4.51 km

3.02 km

2.30 km

527 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.57 km

4.14 km

2.42 km

1.96 km

1.93 km

454 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

11°C

-3°C

0 %

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Comments

August 15, 2022,The Loop - The Reservoir, Witches Craig, Uni Woods and Mine Woods

This is my so called 'daily' lap, it's short but sweet and features a little bit of everything. Once you pass through Cockburn reservoir you truly feel as though you're in the middle of no where. From there you climb along lower Dumyat with the rolling hills of the Ochils in front and the Highland fault line behind - it's …

August 16, 2022,Dumyat and the Loop

Dumyat is a great hill to ascend and descend on a mountain bike.
It's a popular hike so I'd recommend doing this route at either sunrise or sunset.
It's an achievable but challenging climb up to the summit and upon reaching you're greeted with a beautiful view 360 degrees, you're overlooking the Ochils, Stirlingshire, Clackmannanshire and as far reaching as …