Cycling In West Scotland is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Scotland. So you can find your perfect West Scotland bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 4, 2025

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1. Great Cumbrae island loop from Largs

22.0km

01:10

70m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Balloch to Tarbet loop – Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

69.4km

04:22

580m

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

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3. Glen Fruin loop from Helensburgh

24.6km

01:35

260m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Alexandria, Balloch Castle & Drymen loop — Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

35.6km

02:12

270m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. West Loch Lomond cycle path loop from Tarbet - Loch Lomond & The Trossarchs National Park

23.6km

01:47

330m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Balloch Castle loop from Clydebank – Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

56.4km

03:36

380m

Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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7. Glen Fruin loop from Balloch – Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

40.8km

02:56

600m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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8. Loch Lomond loop from Garlochhead – Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

54.4km

03:29

580m

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

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9. Loch Thom loop from Gourock – Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

27.5km

01:49

330m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Gryffe Reservoir loop from Paisley – Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

63.7km

04:04

610m

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

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The best cycling routes In West Scotland

1. Great Cumbrae island loop from Largs

2. Balloch to Tarbet loop – Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

3. Glen Fruin loop from Helensburgh

4. Alexandria, Balloch Castle & Drymen loop — Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

5. West Loch Lomond cycle path loop from Tarbet - Loch Lomond & The Trossarchs National Park

6. Balloch Castle loop from Clydebank – Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

7. Glen Fruin loop from Balloch – Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

8. Loch Lomond loop from Garlochhead – Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

9. Loch Thom loop from Gourock – Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

10. Gryffe Reservoir loop from Paisley – Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

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