Loch Thom – Gryffe Reservoir loop from Langbank

Loch Thom – Gryffe Reservoir loop from Langbank

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Loch Thom – Gryffe Reservoir loop from Langbank

02:42

41.8km

560m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.4 km

Corlick Hill

Highlight • Summit

If you're taking in in as part of a loop there's no bike track up from the west side, so be prepared to carry it in places. Great gravel track down through the windfarm on the east side.

Tip by

14.5 km

Corlick Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Slightly off the main track but the climb is well worth it with 360 views over Inverclyde, the Trossachs, and Glasgow.

Tip by

20.8 km

Loch Thom

Highlight • Lake

Loch Thom is now a reservoir that has supplied water to the town of Greenock since 1827. The loch is also used for sport fishing and is popular for walking and cycling.

Tip by

21.1 km

Ardgowan Fishery Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe open for drinks, snacks and lunches.

Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9am–8pm
Saturday - Sunday: 8am–8pm

Tip by

24.8 km

Loch Thom

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views across Loch Thom, and perfect for a little paddle if it’s warm enough! Great place for a picnic.

Tip by

25.4 km

Gryffe Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

25.9 km

Gryfe Reservoir Southern Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Lovely smooth tarmac from the main road, then some undulating gravel past the lochs before rejoining a lovely single track road.

Tip by

29.4 km

Loch Thom

Highlight • Lake

Best done on a gravel bike due to a rough track coming from Kilmalcolm direction.

Tip by

41.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

9.81 km

8.54 km

1.43 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

11.6 km

4.99 km

2.48 km

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 9 November

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Loch Thom – Gryffe Reservoir loop from Langbank

Corlick Hill

Corlick Hill Trig Point

Loch Thom

Ardgowan Fishery Café

Loch Thom

Gryffe Reservoir

Gryfe Reservoir Southern Gravel Trail

Loch Thom

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