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Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Valley Red Trail loop from Stepps

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Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Valley Red Trail loop from Stepps

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Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Valley Red Trail loop from Stepps

04:31

67.8km

890m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.45 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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28.5 km

Duke's Wood

Forest

37.2 km

Forest Gravel Path with Lake View

Highlight • Trail

Lovely even gravel. Easy going off road cycling.

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39.4 km

Bench with a view of Carron Valley Reservoir

Highlight • Rest Area

Carron Valley Reservoir is one of the largest in Scotland, supplying roughly 135,000 people in the Fortth Valley with water. The reservoir is 3 miles long and has plenty to …

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40.6 km

Carron Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Lake

Opened in 1939 Carron Valley Reservoir provides water for about 135,000 people. There are nice easy trails around the reservoir or the managed woodland or use this as a base …

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40.7 km

Carron Valley Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Opened in 1939 Carron Valley Reservoir provides water for about 135,000 people. There are nice walking trails around the reservoir or the managed woodland or use this as a base …

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41.2 km

Carron Valley Red Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

A very short (only 8km) red (but really it should be blue) trail through the woods at Carron Valley. The trail has an excellent all weather surface so holds together …

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46.6 km

Tak Ma Doon Road Viewing and Picnic Area

Viewpoint

54.9 km

Mosswater Local Nature reserve

Nature Reserve

66.2 km

Egg Timer Pond

Highlight • Lake

Hidden; Will be surrounded by house soon..

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67.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.9 km

15.7 km

9.71 km

2.75 km

2.47 km

1.09 km

190 m

Surfaces

46.3 km

6.66 km

5.63 km

4.52 km

2.53 km

2.19 km

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 25 August

22°C

13°C

42 %

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Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Valley Red Trail loop from Stepps

Forest Gravel Path with Lake View

Bench with a view of Carron Valley Reservoir

Carron Reservoir Dam

Carron Valley Reservoir

Carron Valley Red Trail

Egg Timer Pond

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