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Duchray Viaduct – View of Loch Ard loop from Drymen

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Duchray Viaduct – View of Loch Ard loop from Drymen

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Duchray Viaduct – View of Loch Ard loop from Drymen

04:22

50.5km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Waypoints

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20.9 km

Duchray Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

A nice section where the road weaves in and out of the viaduct.

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22.9 km

View of Loch Ard

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loch Ard is one of the 22 lochs in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The glistening water, hugged by peaks and forests, is a spellbinding view.

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26.1 km

Loch Ard is a magical loch surrounded by forest and hills. To its west, sits Ben Lomond Munro, whilst Craigmore lies to its east.

16 miles (26 km) of bike and hiking trails lead around the lake, making it easy to explore for the whole family.

Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife here: roe deer, capercaillie and barn owls call the lakeshore home.

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31.2 km

View of Aberfoyle Countryside

Highlight • Forest

Enjoy a picturesque descent into the charming town of Aberfoyle, where your eyes will be treated to a captivating tapestry of rolling hills, quaint hamlets, and an abundance of lush greenery

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39.6 km

Switchbacks Near Rob Roy Way

Highlight • Trail

Some switchbacks near the Rob Roy way. Path is in bad condition.
In mid July 2023 the upper Rob Roy Way was closed because of wood works. A Diversion was sign posted.

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40.7 km

Corrie Aqueduct Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Aquaduct which has supplied Glasgow with water from Loch Katrine for almost 200 years.

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43.1 km

Round tower over a water pipeline

Highlight • Monument

Round tower with gratings on top over underground pipeline wich carry water from Loch Katrine to Glasgow.
Part of the Glasgow Corporation Water-Works.

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48.9 km

Old Gartmore Road (NCN Route 7)

Highlight • Cycleway

The National Cycle Network Route 7 (NCN 7) runs through the heart of the National Park, and takes in classic Trossachs scenery en route. The route includes the villages like, Balloch, Drymen, Aberfoyle, Callander, Strathyre, Lochearnhead and Killin and allows excellent safe and predominantly off-road cycling.
. The sections of Route 7 amount to 547.2 miles long. They take in Sunderland in the northeast of England and Inverness,

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50.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.9 km

14.9 km

3.69 km

Surfaces

27.6 km

15.6 km

3.95 km

2.26 km

1.10 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

22°C

16°C

71 %

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Duchray Viaduct – View of Loch Ard loop from Drymen

Duchray Viaduct

View of Loch Ard

Loch Ard

View of Aberfoyle Countryside

Switchbacks Near Rob Roy Way

Corrie Aqueduct Bridge

Round tower over a water pipeline

Old Gartmore Road (NCN Route 7)

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