Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Reservoir Dam loop from Tak Ma Doon Road Viewing and Picnic Area

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Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Reservoir Dam loop from Tak Ma Doon Road Viewing and Picnic Area

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Carron Valley Reservoir – Carron Reservoir Dam loop from Tak Ma Doon Road Viewing and Picnic Area

02:57

33.3km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3 m

Tak-Ma-Doon Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good view, benches invite you to linger

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5.75 km

Carron Valley Reservoir

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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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5.82 km

Carron Reservoir Dam

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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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19.2 km

Descent by Fence Posts Near Meikle Bin

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Just metres past the path up to Meikle Bin the forestry track widens for a turning circle, parking and possibly a portable sh#tter.
Just metres past that wider section there's …

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19.3 km

Descent South of Meikle Bin

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Descend line of fence posts, some marked by white ribbons just after (south) of path up to Meikle Bin.
Recent forestry work (2023) make the start of the descent look …

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25.5 km

Logging Operations Near the Reservoir

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Just for information there is still extensive logging operations taking place on the South side of the reservoir. There are usually signs indicating No Through Road as tree felling in …

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