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The best MTB trails around Buchanan

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Mountain biking around Buchanan is a great to experience more of the landscape. But it’s often tough to know where to start. To help you find the best mtb routes around Buchanan, here are the best rides!

Lochan a' Ghleannain – Aberfoyle Riverside Cycle Path loop from Balmaha	Expert 05:38 67.0km
Ben Lomond Main Path – Ben Lomond Summit loop from Luss	Expert 02:01 12.5km
John Muir Way Gravel Descent – Craigallian Loch loop from Drymen	Expert 04:07 49.8km
Aberfoyle Riverside Cycle Path loop from Milton of Buchanan	Intermediate 02:08 29.0km

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Lochan a' Ghleannain – Aberfoyle Riverside Cycle Path loop from Balmaha
05:38
67.0km
11.9km/h
1,060m
1,060m
Expert
5.0
(1)
17
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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2
Ben Lomond Main Path – Ben Lomond Summit loop from Luss
02:01
12.5km
6.2km/h
920m
920m
Expert
11
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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John Muir Way Gravel Descent – Craigallian Loch loop from Drymen
04:07
49.8km
12.1km/h
650m
650m
Expert
4.0
(4)
10
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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Aberfoyle Riverside Cycle Path loop from Milton of Buchanan
02:08
29.0km
13.6km/h
400m
400m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
8
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Loch Arklet – Aberfoyle Riverside Cycle Path loop from Balmaha

05:27

72.7km

13.3km/h

950m

950m

Expert

4.5

(2)

10

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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