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View of Glasgow from Crow Road – Mugdock Hill Climb loop from Balfron

View of Glasgow from Crow Road – Mugdock Hill Climb loop from Balfron

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View of Glasgow from Crow Road – Mugdock Hill Climb loop from Balfron

03:05

64.4km

860m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.80 km

Crow Road Climb from Gonachan Cottage

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The Crow Road from Gonachan Cottage offers a gentler approach to this iconic Scottish climb, averaging 4–5% over around 5 km with occasional ramps up to 8%. The road surface …

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18.2 km

View of Glasgow from Crow Road

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Mid way up the Crow Road, one of the best views over Glasgow (on a nice day).

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20.4 km

Philippa York (Robert Millar) Mural

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Appeared in Spring 2021

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25.5 km

Forest

39.0 km

Blanefield to Carbeth Climb

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Wind up the switchbacks from Blanefield to Carbeth or better yet race down them the other way. A fun stretch if you're out this way.

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46.5 km

Mugdock Hill Climb

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A nice quiet climb round the back of Mugdock Country Park. Expect about 75m of climbing on the singletrack road.

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49.5 km

View of the Campsie Fells

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Just off the main Milngavie road. Take a break from cars passing you by to enjoy the view.

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60.7 km

Killearn Kirk

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64.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

24.1 km

997 m

909 m

197 m

Surfaces

61.9 km

2.43 km

109 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

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View of Glasgow from Crow Road – Mugdock Hill Climb loop from Balfron

Crow Road Climb from Gonachan Cottage

View of Glasgow from Crow Road

Philippa York (Robert Millar) Mural

Blanefield to Carbeth Climb

Mugdock Hill Climb

View of the Campsie Fells

Killearn Kirk

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