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Central Scotland

North Lanarkshire

Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Reservoir Dam loop from River Carron

Running trails & routes

Central Scotland

North Lanarkshire

Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Reservoir Dam loop from River Carron

Moderate

45

runners

Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Reservoir Dam loop from River Carron

01:18

12.0km

240m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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472 m

Carron Valley Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Opened in 1939 Carron Valley Reservoir provides water for about 135,000 people. There are nice walking trails around the reservoir or the managed woodland or use this as a base …

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536 m

Carron Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Lake

Opened in 1939 Carron Valley Reservoir provides water for about 135,000 people. There are nice easy trails around the reservoir or the managed woodland or use this as a base …

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3

1.73 km

Bench with a view of Carron Valley Reservoir

Highlight • Rest Area

Carron Valley Reservoir is one of the largest in Scotland, supplying roughly 135,000 people in the Fortth Valley with water. The reservoir is 3 miles long and has plenty to …

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2.19 km

Forest Gravel Road

Highlight • Forest

5

2.51 km

Logging Operations Near the Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Just for information there is still extensive logging operations taking place on the South side of the reservoir. There are usually signs indicating No Through Road as tree felling in …

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6

3.99 km

Forest Gravel Path with Lake View

Highlight • Trail

Lovely even gravel. Easy going off road cycling.

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7

7.76 km

View of Carron Valley Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice wide easy section of fire road with added bonus of great views

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8

12.0 km

Duncarron Medieval Village Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

Quirky coffee stop at the Duncarron Ticket/gift shop. Lovely nice coffee and really friendly staff.
Open seasonally

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

Surfaces

11.7 km

224 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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