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Calder Mill Waterfall – Castle Semple Loch loop from Loanhead, before Clarksbridge Roundabout

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Calder Mill Waterfall – Castle Semple Loch loop from Loanhead, before Clarksbridge Roundabout

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Calder Mill Waterfall – Castle Semple Loch loop from Loanhead, before Clarksbridge Roundabout

01:29

23.3km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.74 km

Barr Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Barr Castle is a late medieval tower house. It can be seen today as a ruin on a low ridge to the south of the village of Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

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2

9.84 km

Mona Lisa Mural by Tom Donnelly

Highlight • Monument

A stunning mural that brightens the town up.

The mural, overlooking Craighouse Square, was commissioned by Adam McLean, who owns The Studio and Gallery. The striking artwork has been replicated from an oil painting by self-taught artist, Tom Donnelly.

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3

18.4 km

Calder Mill Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Pretty waterfall just off the cycle path near Lochwinnoch. The perfect place to stop for a bite to eat.

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4

19.4 km

Castle Semple Loch

Highlight • Lake

5

20.0 km

Barr Loch

Highlight • Lake

6

20.2 km

RSPB Lochwinnoch Bird Observatory

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the few wetlands left in the west of Scotland, Lochwinnoch is the perfect place to watch whooper swans, wigeon and many others. There's a great visitors centre and loads of walking trails too.

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23.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.81 km

7.44 km

4.55 km

1.67 km

870 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

877 m

571 m

546 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Monday 22 June

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14°C

20 %

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