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Mountain biking trails

Waulkmill Glen Reservoir – Ryat Linn Reservoir Waterfall loop from Neilston

Mountain biking trails

Waulkmill Glen Reservoir – Ryat Linn Reservoir Waterfall loop from Neilston

Easy

5.0

(2)

3

riders

Waulkmill Glen Reservoir – Ryat Linn Reservoir Waterfall loop from Neilston

01:14

18.3km

190m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.71 km for 20 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.12 km

River View

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

9.41 km

Waulkmill Glen Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Opened in 1848, it is part of a scheme instituted by the Gorbals Gravitation Water Company in 1846 to supply the south of Glasgow with drinking water. In 1865, these reservoirs began supplying the town of Barrhead with water.

Tip by

3

10.7 km

Ryat Linn Reservoir Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Flat tarmac for cycling and walkers

Tip by

4

11.6 km

Balgray Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Balgray was built between 1860 and 1865, occupying two small valleys. It forms part of a scheme instituted by the Gorbals Gravitation Water Company in 1846 to supply the southern districts of the city with 15,229,400 litres (3,350,000 gallons) per day of drinking water.

Tip by

5

11.6 km

Metal Gate by the Waterside Path

Highlight • Bridge

Absolutely magnificent path block.Well worth a visit.

Tip by

6

11.9 km

Gravel Path Around Balgray Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

This route is off road here and also later in the Dams to Darnely country park.

Tip by

B

18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.05 km

4.07 km

3.34 km

1.79 km

1.72 km

1.40 km

Surfaces

6.52 km

5.27 km

2.75 km

2.56 km

979 m

218 m

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Elevation

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Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 25 June

22°C

16°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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