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Harperleas Reservoir – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Falkland

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Royal Burgh Of Falkland And Newton Of Falkland

Harperleas Reservoir – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Falkland

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Harperleas Reservoir – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Falkland

02:25

31.2km

480m

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 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20.7 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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242 m

Red Squirrel Trail

Highlight • Trail

3.19 km

Drumdreel Wood

Forest

5.37 km

Strathmiglo to Falkland Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

7.67 km

Pillars of Hercules Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Stables cafe. Cheap and cheerful.

Tip by

9.81 km

Campbell's Coffee Shop, Falkland

Highlight • Cafe

Great food and coffee! Good lunch stop on the ride.

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13.4 km

Craigmead Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Car park for walks into the East and West Lomond Hills

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16.0 km

Harperleas Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Nestled in a fold in the hillside, a beautifully tranquil spot on a summer's afternoon. The reservoir is used by local fishermen and there is often a boat moored at the far end of the reservoir dam.

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16.2 km

Harperleas Reservoir

Lake

19.4 km

John Knox's Pulpit is a striking fork formation names after the famous Protestant reformer John Knox. It's said to resemble a natural pulpit where according to legend Knox delivered sermons during the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century.

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31.0 km

Sustrans Millennium Milepost — Pillars of Hercules

Highlight • Cycleway

Sustrans Millennium Milepost (type: Mills) metal sculpture. One of many placed throughout the UK National Cycle Network.

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31.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.59 km

8.78 km

8.57 km

3.51 km

667 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

8.47 km

3.55 km

2.05 km

767 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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Harperleas Reservoir – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Falkland

Red Squirrel Trail

Strathmiglo to Falkland Cycle Path

Pillars of Hercules Cafe

Campbell's Coffee Shop, Falkland

Craigmead Car Park

Harperleas Reservoir

John Knox's Pulpit

Sustrans Millennium Milepost — Pillars of Hercules

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