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Mugdock Country Park – John Muir Way Gravel Descent Loop from Hillfoot

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Mugdock Country Park – John Muir Way Gravel Descent Loop from Hillfoot

Francesco planned a mountain bike ride

September 26, 2021

Mugdock Country Park – John Muir Way Gravel Descent Loop from Hillfoot

Moderate

03:45

45.0km

12.0km/h

490m

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Overview

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 40.1 km for 145 m

After 40.3 km for 410 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.63 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.

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4.07 km

Trails at Mugdock Country Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Mugdock Park is a country park and historical site. The park includes the remains of the 14th century Mugdock Castle as well as the ruins of the 19th century Craigend …

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10.4 km

Kilmannan Reservoir Gravel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is an alternative route up to Kilmannan Reservoir which links with Burncrooks Reservoir and the John Muir Way. This is a more interesting climb than following the John Muir …

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16.2 km

John Muir Way Gravel Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

From Burncrook's reservoir the JMW undulates with some short steep climbs and descents before flowing down some lovely narrow gravel trails through the woods (although much of this has recently …

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28.9 km

Turnip the Beet Deli

Highlight • Restaurant

A nice place to stop over for a drink and some food along West Highland Way.

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33.7 km

John Muir Way: Blane Water Valley Gravel Track

Highlight • Cycleway

This gravel doubletrack follows Blane Water and follows part of the John Muir Way, a coast to coast walking and cycling route linking Helensburgh and Dunbar. Enjoy this easy stretch on tame gravel.

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36.2 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.

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45.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

15.1 km

4.02 km

3.59 km

2.13 km

634 m

360 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

8.42 km

4.34 km

3.76 km

2.56 km

1.49 km

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Mugdock Country Park – John Muir Way Gravel Descent Loop from Hillfoot

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

Trails at Mugdock Country Park

Kilmannan Reservoir Gravel Climb

John Muir Way Gravel Descent

Turnip the Beet Deli

John Muir Way: Blane Water Valley Gravel Track

Carbeth Cabin with red accents

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