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Mountain biking trails

Mugdock Woods – Craigallian Loch loop from Bishopton

Mountain biking trails

Mugdock Woods – Craigallian Loch loop from Bishopton

Hard

4.0

(2)

7

riders

Mugdock Woods – Craigallian Loch loop from Bishopton

04:00

51.8km

680m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.63 km for 86 m

After 17.1 km for 73 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1

17.1 km

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

Highlight • Monument

The start of the West Highland Way is very urban, and the first section will feel more like a country park. Good paths and signs will lead you out of the town towards Loch Lomond.

Tip by

2

19.2 km

View of Milngavie

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

19.4 km

Rocky and Rooty Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Nice technical trail, couple of line choices with drops, rocks and roots

Tip by

4

20.9 km

Mugdock Woods

Highlight • Forest

Rode here on a gravel bike and was OK!

Tip by

5

22.3 km

Craigallian Loch

Highlight • Historical Site

On the path beside Craigallian Lock is a commemorative plaque regarding the Craigallian Fire, which was a legendary place which spawned a number of climbing communities in the area, and …

Tip by

6

23.7 km

Carbeth Cabin with red accents

Highlight • Mountain Hut

An Turas Mor is an amazing trip from Glasgow to Cape Wrath a must do ride.

Tip by

37.5 km

The Slacks

Peak

8

37.8 km

Loch Humphrey

Highlight • Lake

9

38.2 km

Greenside Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

Steep grassy ascent to the Slacks to West or similar up to Cochno Hill on East.

Tip by

46.1 km

Bodden Boo

Beach

B

51.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

10.3 km

6.42 km

6.24 km

5.05 km

4.75 km

122 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

10.8 km

8.41 km

6.45 km

5.62 km

2.59 km

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Elevation

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 31 August

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