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Old Kilpatrick

Erskine Bridge – Loch Thom loop from Kilpatrick

Hard

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Erskine Bridge – Loch Thom loop from Kilpatrick

06:47

104km

1,330m

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

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

52 m in total

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.24 km

Erskine Bridge

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Cycling over the bridge you'll find stunning views across Renfrewshire, Clydebank and Glasgow to the East, and views down the Clyde towards Dumbarton and Inverclyde to the West. Below the …

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2

46.8 km

Caaf Reservoir

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A stunning reservoir to spin passed and a just reward for the climb up Fairlie Moor Road. Watch out for the slightly sharp turn at Birkheadsteel Bridge.

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3

52.8 km

Allan Wood

Forest

4

58.0 km

Largs Pencil Monument

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5

58.3 km

The Pencil Monument

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In the early 1900s the local council ran a competition to design a statue here. The winner was a bronze statue of King Alexaner pointing out to sea. Unfortunately it was too expensive so thy build this pencil instead...

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58.9 km

Beach

Beach

7

60.6 km

Largs Seafront and the Viking Statue

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Largs is a popular Scottish seaside resort, complete with Victorian promenade, pier and tons of ice cream shops!

The Island of Cumbrae is just a mile offshore and there is …

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8

62.7 km

Old Largs Road

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Just you, the road, the views and the sheep! Old Largs Road is a stunning piece of road that links Largs and Loch Thom.

Sometimes it really is just you …

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9

75.9 km

Loch Thom

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

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10

84.3 km

Gibshill Forest

Forest

11

92.8 km

View of the River Clyde

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104 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.5 km

16.4 km

5.28 km

3.94 km

906 m

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

82.4 km

21.5 km

438 m

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