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Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Reservoir Dam loop from Stirling

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Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Reservoir Dam loop from Stirling

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4.3

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Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Reservoir Dam loop from Stirling

04:14

55.9km

780m

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: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 58 m for 54 m

After 55.8 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.18 km

Start of the Forth Trail

Highlight • Trail

Love this little short cut near the NCN 76, a beautiful path to ride. Comes out by student halls of residence, so keep an eye out for walkers.

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8.63 km

Buckieburn Climb and View of Loch Coulter

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Rolling stretch of quiet road to the south of Banockburn with a stunning view of Loch Coulter.

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18.1 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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18.2 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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27.6 km

Meikle Bin – Carron Valley

Highlight • Summit

Dry conditions best as it’s steep!

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28.8 km

Sir John de Graham's Castle

Highlight • Other

Home to a compatriot of William Wallace. Very interesting Earthworks from 13th century fort with commanding views across the Carron Valley and towards Meikle Bin.

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52.0 km

Cambusbarron Village Entrance

Highlight • Other

Nice old village with handy community store.

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54.9 km

Statue of Robert the Bruce

Highlight • Monument

One of the most famous figures in Scottish history, internationally mainly because of the movie Braveheart of course.

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Tip by

55.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

19.8 km

1.79 km

1.46 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

14.5 km

13.4 km

4.84 km

800 m

685 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

18°C

11°C

37 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Reservoir Dam loop from Stirling

Start of the Forth Trail

Buckieburn Climb and View of Loch Coulter

Carron Valley Reservoir

Carron Reservoir Dam

Meikle Bin – Carron Valley

Sir John de Graham's Castle

Cambusbarron Village Entrance

Statue of Robert the Bruce

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