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Big Water of Fleet Viaduct – Big Water of Fleet Viaduct loop from Blackcraig Wood

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Big Water of Fleet Viaduct – Big Water of Fleet Viaduct loop from Blackcraig Wood

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Big Water of Fleet Viaduct – Big Water of Fleet Viaduct loop from Blackcraig Wood

03:06

48.8km

450m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.42 km

View of the River Cree from the Former Railway Line

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

An excellent traffic-free path which is a former railway line that is part of NCN route 7. It offers stunning views of the meandering River Cree.

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2

6.23 km

Barholm

Highlight • Rest Area

Budget independent hostel with bicycle parking. Rooms are all private. Very clean with good facilities.

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8.92 km

Chain Wood

Forest

21.8 km

Cuil Hill Plantation

Forest

5

30.8 km

Big Fleet Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

you can walk over it or cycle round

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6

31.6 km

Big Water of Fleet Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

900-foot structure with 20 arches crossing Big Water of Fleet, built in the late 19th century.

The viaduct appears in the 1935 film 'The 39 Steps'.

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7

32.1 km

Big Water of Fleet Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Fence at either end but sections removed so can get through. Path on the East side is rideable for the most part but likely some hike a bike through bogs and over some bigger roots.

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8

32.8 km

Big Water of Fleet Viaduct

Highlight • Other

9

34.0 km

View of the Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Visitor centre ahead but check the opening times. chunky gravel :)

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48.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.5 km

6.29 km

1.73 km

1.45 km

726 m

106 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

22.1 km

2.37 km

192 m

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Tuesday 19 May

15°C

6°C

57 %

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