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Sheep Drop Trail – View of Erskine Bridge loop from Kilpatrick

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Sheep Drop Trail – View of Erskine Bridge loop from Kilpatrick

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Sheep Drop Trail – View of Erskine Bridge loop from Kilpatrick

00:57

8.16km

300m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.07 km for 1.22 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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780 m

Sheep Drop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fun quick decent to Kilpatrick. Perfectly rideable on a gravel bike. Watch out for walkers & sheep.

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2.95 km

View of the River Clyde and Glasgow

Highlight • River

Nice view of the Clyde and Glasgow in the background.

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3.99 km

View of The Slacks

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5.15 km

View of River Clyde from Kilpatrick Hills

Highlight • River

Good spot to catch your breath before the final ascend to the loch

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5.70 km

View of Erskine Bridge

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in photo you would think it was 2 bridges but is only one, with the low clouds the reflection looks like it is a 100m down the river

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6.30 km

View of the River Clyde from Kilpatrick Hills

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The Kilpatrick Hills are a great place to get away and escape from it all. The walk up to Loch Humphrey is a case in point, this winding track is …

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8.16 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.40 km

2.34 km

1.37 km

523 m

344 m

157 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

1.84 km

1.72 km

886 m

126 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

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Sheep Drop Trail – View of Erskine Bridge loop from Kilpatrick

Sheep Drop Trail

View of the River Clyde and Glasgow

View of The Slacks

View of River Clyde from Kilpatrick Hills

View of Erskine Bridge

View of the River Clyde from Kilpatrick Hills

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