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Mountain biking trails

Central Scotland

North Lanarkshire

Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Valley Red Trail loop from Stepps

Mountain biking trails

Central Scotland

North Lanarkshire

Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Valley Red Trail loop from Stepps

Hard

1

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Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Valley Red Trail loop from Stepps

04:36

69.6km

910m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.63 km

Egg Timer Pond

Highlight • Lake

Hidden; Will be surrounded by house soon..

Tip by

31.0 km

Duke's Wood

Forest

3

39.7 km

Forest Gravel Path with Lake View

Highlight • Trail

Lovely even gravel. Easy going off road cycling.

Tip by

4

41.9 km

Bench with a view of Carron Valley Reservoir

Highlight • Rest Area

Carron Valley Reservoir is one of the largest in Scotland, supplying roughly 135,000 people in the Fortth Valley with water. The reservoir is 3 miles long and has plenty to …

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5

43.1 km

Carron Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Lake

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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6

43.2 km

Carron Valley Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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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7

43.7 km

Carron Valley Red Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

A very short (only 8km) red (but really it should be blue) trail through the woods at Carron Valley. The trail has an excellent all weather surface so holds together …

Tip by

49.1 km

Tak Ma Doon Road Viewing and Picnic Area

Viewpoint

57.5 km

Mosswater Local Nature reserve

Nature Reserve

B

69.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.2 km

16.0 km

10.4 km

2.83 km

1.98 km

1.05 km

224 m

Surfaces

47.0 km

7.32 km

5.25 km

4.44 km

3.43 km

2.19 km

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 18 October

11°C

-1°C

23 %

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