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United Kingdom
Scotland
Clackmannanshire
Tullibody, Cambus And Glenochil

Rocky Descent with Valley View – Mentrie Switchbacks loop from Alva

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Clackmannanshire
Tullibody, Cambus And Glenochil

Rocky Descent with Valley View – Mentrie Switchbacks loop from Alva

Hard

24

riders

Rocky Descent with Valley View – Mentrie Switchbacks loop from Alva

02:20

25.1km

580m

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: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.45 km

Ancient Stone Sarcophagus in Tullibody Cemetery

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You can read more and get specifics on the location here megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=50778

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2

3.96 km

Menstrie Burn and Menstrie Glen

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Menstrie Wood is a nice surprise on the NCN or the cycle path in the Hillfoots in Central Scotland 🚲 The cycle path itself is smooth asphalt with a quaint …

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3

14.3 km

Land Rover Track

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This small section is like a mini Gravelfoyle

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4

16.6 km

Had to come of and push here, couldn't get traction on the loose stones. and not far around the corner there are sections of chunky boulders that could pop a tyre.

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5

21.8 km

Mentrie Switchbacks

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Amazing gravel switch back ascent (or descent) giving superb views over the Forth Valley. Gradual gradient so not too difficult or technical.

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25.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

7.99 km

2.56 km

1.65 km

417 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

7.66 km

3.61 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 9 July

24°C

13°C

14 %

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