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Drumpellier Gravel Path – Bishop Loch loop from Gartcosh

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Drumpellier Gravel Path – Bishop Loch loop from Gartcosh

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Drumpellier Gravel Path – Bishop Loch loop from Gartcosh

02:01

27.8km

130m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 81 m for 12 m

After 27.7 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.36 km

Gartcosh Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

7.09 km

Drumpellier Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Really nice bit of gravel in the woods. Very flat and wide.

Tip by

10.1 km

Baillie Moss Wood

Forest

11.2 km

Bishop Loch

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The trails around Bishop Loch can become quite boggy after rain so be prepared for some hike-a-bike sections. The scenery is beautiful though with abundant wildlife throughout the area.

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12.4 km

View of the Green Field and Surrounding Woodland

Highlight • Forest

Climb the wee hill and shoot down the drop on the right🔝➡️⬇️. Repeat until fun stops🚵🔁. Then you can look at the view 😊🌳

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13.5 km

Gartloch Hospital Administration Building

Highlight • Historical Site

Gartloch Hospital was a mental health facility located on the Gartloch Road near the village of Gartcosh in Glasgow, Scotland. It opened in 1896 and was officially closed in 1996. It was managed by NHS Greater Glasgow.

Tip by

15.4 km

Egg Timer Pond

Highlight • Lake

Hidden; Will be surrounded by house soon..

Tip by

27.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.63 km

7.74 km

3.99 km

3.67 km

2.18 km

457 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

8.90 km

5.66 km

1.38 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

23°C

8°C

0 %

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Drumpellier Gravel Path – Bishop Loch loop from Gartcosh

Drumpellier Gravel Path

Lochend Road Hill

Bishop Loch

View of the Green Field and Surrounding Woodland

Gartloch Hospital Administration Building

Egg Timer Pond

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