Auchinstarry Quarry – Stirling Castle loop from Croy

Auchinstarry Quarry – Stirling Castle loop from Croy

Moderate

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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: August 27, 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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61.2 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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