Barcraigs Reservoir – Highland Cattle Pasture loop from Johnstone

Barcraigs Reservoir – Highland Cattle Pasture loop from Johnstone

Moderate

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Barcraigs Reservoir – Highland Cattle Pasture loop from Johnstone

02:12

49.9km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

11.2 km

Barcraigs Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Right in the border of North Ayrshire and Renfrewshire and a popular swimming spot. The eastern half of the reservoir is more often used by a local fishing club.

Tip by

28.2 km

Auchengree Farm Shop

Highlight • Restaurant

Great wee place to eat just off NCR 7

Tip by

29.7 km

Highland Cattle Pasture

Highlight • Viewpoint

Who can ride past a bunch of highland coos and not stop to say hello? Lovely views on all sides as well, so it's a great place to stop.

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37.4 km

Barr Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Barr Castle is a late medieval tower house. It can be seen today as a ruin on a low ridge to the south of the village of Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

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39.0 km

Castle Semple Loch Visitor Centre

Highlight • Lake

Castle Semple Loch Visitor Centre is situated in the heart of Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park in Scotland. The centre offers a range of facilities including a café, exhibitions, and information on local wildlife and activities.

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43.5 km

Temple Folly

Highlight • Viewpoint

The original purpose of the temple was simply a landscape feature or ‘folly’, designed to be seen from the mansion house and by visitors arriving at Castle Semple. It also …

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43.7 km

Big Bike Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Exactly what it says on the tin - a fun statue of a big bike along NCN Route 7. Definitely worth stopping for a photo of the statue with your own bike.

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49.9 km

End point

Train Station

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