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Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Reservoir Dam loop from Faughlin Reservoir

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Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Reservoir Dam loop from Faughlin Reservoir

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Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Reservoir Dam loop from Faughlin Reservoir

02:45

30.1km

590m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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4.16 km

Carron Valley Reservoir

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Opened in 1939 Carron Valley Reservoir provides water for about 135,000 people. There are nice walking trails around the reservoir or the managed woodland or use this as a base …

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4.22 km

Carron Reservoir Dam

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Opened in 1939 Carron Valley Reservoir provides water for about 135,000 people. There are nice easy trails around the reservoir or the managed woodland or use this as a base …

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17.6 km

Descent by Fence Posts Near Meikle Bin

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Just metres past the path up to Meikle Bin the forestry track widens for a turning circle, parking and possibly a portable sh#tter.
Just metres past that wider section there's …

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17.7 km

Descent South of Meikle Bin

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Descend line of fence posts, some marked by white ribbons just after (south) of path up to Meikle Bin.
Recent forestry work (2023) make the start of the descent look …

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23.9 km

Logging Operations Near the Reservoir

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Just for information there is still extensive logging operations taking place on the South side of the reservoir. There are usually signs indicating No Through Road as tree felling in …

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25.5 km

Forest Gravel Road

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30.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

803 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

13.6 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Reservoir Dam loop from Faughlin Reservoir

Carron Valley Reservoir

Carron Reservoir Dam

Descent by Fence Posts Near Meikle Bin

Descent South of Meikle Bin

Logging Operations Near the Reservoir

Forest Gravel Road

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