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Wanlockhead

Wanlockhead Beam Engine loop from Wanlockhead

Moderate

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Wanlockhead Beam Engine loop from Wanlockhead

02:32

28.9km

520m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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541 m

Wanlockhead — Scotland’s highest village

Highlight • Settlement

Great cafe at the Lead Mining Museum.

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1.33 km

Wanlockhead Beam Engine

Highlight • Historical Site

Wanlockhead Beam Engine is a water-powered pumping machine that was built in 1870. The last of its kind that survives in Britain, the industrial relic was constructed to pump water …

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28.4 km

Not the hardest climb, awesome smooth tarmac going from East - West very fast…

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28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

8.95 km

4.01 km

746 m

Surfaces

9.77 km

7.48 km

5.15 km

3.74 km

2.79 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Thursday 15 October

9°C

3°C

23 %

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