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Auchinstarry Quarry – Stirling Castle loop from Croy

Auchinstarry Quarry – Stirling Castle loop from Croy

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Auchinstarry Quarry – Stirling Castle loop from Croy

04:09

88.4km

870m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 57.5 km for 97 m

After 61.0 km for 661 m

After 61.8 km for 198 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.21 km

Auchinstarry Quarry

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just off the forth and clyde canal path is a great place to stop for a break on way to the kelpies. There's also a short trek up to the …

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7.55 km

Auchendavy Roman Fort

Archaeological Site

14.0 km

View of the Mountains

Highlight • Natural

A great stop to admire the sheep and cows along the way

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16.3 km

Crow Road Climb from Lennoxtown

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

One of the Top 💯 climbs, nice viewpoint halfway up.

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21.6 km

Crow Road Climb from Gonachan Cottage

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Crow Road from Gonachan Cottage offers a gentler approach to this iconic Scottish climb, averaging 4–5% over around 5 km with occasional ramps up to 8%. The road surface …

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29.2 km

Fintry to Top of the World Viewpoint

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice scenic gradual climbing route from Fintry, mostly smooth surface and less busy but watch out for farm traffic.

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41.3 km

Woodhouse Deli & Cafe

Highlight • Restaurant

Easy to find and park; welcoming; well organised for Covid times; good coffees, bacon rolls and cakes - sit in, sit out or takeaway.

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61.1 km

Stirling Castle

Highlight • Castle

Stirling Castle is one of Scotland's most historically important sites and was once a favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens who held grand celebrations at the castle.
Knights, …

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81.1 km

Antonine Wall

Ruins

88.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.5 km

12.9 km

12.2 km

532 m

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.4 km

13.0 km

844 m

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 31 July

18°C

10°C

62 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Auchinstarry Quarry – Stirling Castle loop from Croy

Auchinstarry Quarry

View of the Mountains

Crow Road Climb from Lennoxtown

Crow Road Climb from Gonachan Cottage

Fintry to Top of the World Viewpoint

Woodhouse Deli & Cafe

Stirling Castle

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