From Burncrook's reservoir the JMW undulates with some short steep climbs and descents before flowing down some lovely narrow gravel trails through the woods (although much of this has recently been harvested). From the bottom there are a range of good options to bring you back round to Glasgow via the WHW, or perhaps the Pipe Track from Killearn to Strathblane or to continue on North towards Loch Lomond, Aberfoyle & beyond.

Ross

June 16, 2020

Mountain biking

Fun descent, gravel can be a bit loose round the corners

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3. The Whangie Rock Formation – John Muir Way Gravel Descent loop from Killearn

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Distance 2.80 km

Uphill 40 m

Downhill 70 m

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Wednesday 11 March

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56 %

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Location: Milton And Bowling, West Dunbartonshire, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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John Muir Way Gravel Descent

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