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Mugdock Woods – Craigallian Loch loop from Hillfoot

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Mugdock Woods – Craigallian Loch loop from Hillfoot

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Mugdock Woods – Craigallian Loch loop from Hillfoot

02:17

27.7km

450m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 197 m for 25 m

After 27.5 km for 25 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.76 km

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

Highlight • Monument

The start of the West Highland Way is very urban, and the first section will feel more like a country park. Good paths and signs will lead you out of the town towards Loch Lomond.

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4.89 km

Mugdock Woods

Highlight • Forest

Rode here on a gravel bike and was OK!

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7.84 km

Craigallian Loch

Highlight • Historical Site

On the path beside Craigallian Lock is a commemorative plaque regarding the Craigallian Fire, which was a legendary place which spawned a number of climbing communities in the area, and …

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9.79 km

Kilmannan Reservoir Gravel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is an alternative route up to Kilmannan Reservoir which links with Burncrooks Reservoir and the John Muir Way. This is a more interesting climb than following the John Muir …

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16.2 km

Cochno Loch Causeway and Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fun little singletrack descent down to the causeway allowing you to cross Jaw Resevoir and Cochno Loch. If you're planning on heading south-north/north-south then this is by far your best way across the loch.

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27.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

5.69 km

3.85 km

2.55 km

2.00 km

1.91 km

351 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

9.18 km

4.77 km

2.14 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 18 May

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Mugdock Woods – Craigallian Loch loop from Hillfoot

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

View of Milngavie

View of Milngavie

Mugdock Woods

Craigallian Loch

St Mocha Coffee Shop

Kilmannan Reservoir Gravel Climb

Cochno Loch Causeway and Descent

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