Bearsden North, a region in Scotland, is situated on the northwestern fringe of Greater Glasgow. It presents a diverse landscape characterized by the Kilpatrick Hills and Campsie Fells, offering varied terrain from rugged uplands to scenic river paths along the Kelvin and Allander, and the Forth and Clyde Canal. The area also features woodlands, green spaces, and lochs like Kilmardinny Loch, making it suitable for several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more. This blend of…
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66
riders
34.1km
01:31
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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113
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

97
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91.4km
04:12
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1,040m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

60
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16.9km
00:46
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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2
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30.5km
02:35
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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44.8km
02:57
610m
610m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45.3km
03:43
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
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66.4km
04:00
440m
440m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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58
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40.4km
03:26
490m
490m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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63
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33.9km
02:46
420m
420m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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28
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57.1km
04:56
780m
780m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27
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34.9km
02:39
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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46
riders
60.4km
03:56
710m
710m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
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62.8km
04:22
780m
780m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.9km
02:27
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
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31.2km
02:05
410m
410m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
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17.8km
04:38
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
5.13km
01:29
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18
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3.92km
01:12
150m
150m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23
runners
11.6km
01:13
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.0km
02:20
230m
230m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.36km
00:34
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.45km
00:34
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
hikers
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
hikers
11.3km
03:39
450m
450m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
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9.42km
03:01
370m
360m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Bearsden North offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Hiking, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features 88 routes with an average rating of 4.4 stars from more than 72,000 visitors.
Bearsden North provides mountain biking opportunities, including routes through the Kilpatrick Hills and along natural single-track sections of rivers and canals. Specific trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Bearsden North guide. Some routes utilize three reservoirs: Jaw, Kilmannan, and Burncrooks.
Road cycling routes are available in Bearsden North, offering views of Glasgow and the Campsie Fells. The "Bears Way" provides a protected cycleway for safe cycling. More information on routes is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Bearsden North guide.
Bearsden North offers a range of hiking trails, from easy loops around local lochs and parks to longer routes through woodlands and along rivers. Options include trails in the Kilpatrick Hills and along the Antonine Wall. Guides like Hiking around Bearsden North and Easy hikes around Bearsden North provide detailed information.
Bearsden North offers family-friendly options, including easy paved paths and protected cycleways like the "Bears Way." Woodlands and parks provide accessible paths for walking and jogging. Family-friendly hiking routes are detailed in the Family-friendly hikes around Bearsden North guide.
Notable natural features include the Kilpatrick Hills and Campsie Fells, offering rugged uplands and panoramic views from Duncolm Summit. Rivers like the Kelvin and Allander, the Forth and Clyde Canal, and lochs such as Kilmardinny Loch contribute to the landscape. The Antonine Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, also runs through the town.
Jogging routes in Bearsden North utilize scenic pathways along the River Kelvin, River Allander, and the Forth and Clyde Canal. Woodlands like Whitehill Woods and Cairnhill Woods also provide accessible paths. The Running Trails around Bearsden North guide lists specific options.
Bearsden North's outdoor routes are popular on komoot, with more than 72,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The 88 available routes have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Gravel biking opportunities exist in Bearsden North, including challenging gravel loops from Duncolm Hill. The varied terrain caters to different types of cycling. Information on these routes can be found in the Gravel biking around Bearsden North guide.
As Bearsden is within East Dunbartonshire, the primary official online resource is the East Dunbartonshire Council website. The official website is https://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/.
For general inquiries regarding Bearsden North, the East Dunbartonshire Council can be contacted by phone. The general enquiries phone number is 0300 123 4510, available Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

