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The best cycling routes In Central Scotland

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Cycling In Central Scotland is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Scotland. So you can find your perfect Central 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: November 29, 2025

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1. Loup of Fintry waterfall & Campsie Glen waterfall loop from Croy

51.6km

03:24

680m

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

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2. Spine Road loop from East Kilbride – Eaglesham Moor

43.5km

03:03

430m

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

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3. Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – The Falkirk Wheel loop from Camelon

72.3km

04:07

230m

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

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4. Canada Wood Kitchen & Trails – Canada Wood Kitchen & Bar loop from Lionthorn

14.3km

01:10

120m

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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5. Whitelee Visitor Centre & Café – Whitelee Wind Farm loop from East Kilbride

57.4km

04:51

590m

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

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6. The Kelpies – The Falkirk Wheel loop from Middlefield

16.8km

00:59

50m

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

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7. Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – The Falkirk Wheel loop from Polmont

24.8km

01:31

130m

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

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8. Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Camelon

82.9km

04:56

430m

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

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9. Falkirk Tunnel – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Camelon

35.8km

02:09

200m

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

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10. Cambuskenneth Abbey Bell Tower – Alloa Tower loop from Larbert

53.6km

03:12

180m

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

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The best cycling routes In Central Scotland

1. Loup of Fintry waterfall & Campsie Glen waterfall loop from Croy

2. Spine Road loop from East Kilbride – Eaglesham Moor

3. Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – The Falkirk Wheel loop from Camelon

4. Canada Wood Kitchen & Trails – Canada Wood Kitchen & Bar loop from Lionthorn

5. Whitelee Visitor Centre & Café – Whitelee Wind Farm loop from East Kilbride

6. The Kelpies – The Falkirk Wheel loop from Middlefield

7. Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – The Falkirk Wheel loop from Polmont

8. Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Camelon

9. Falkirk Tunnel – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Camelon

10. Cambuskenneth Abbey Bell Tower – Alloa Tower loop from Larbert

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