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Quiet Backroad – Black Loch loop from Airdrie

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Quiet Backroad – Black Loch loop from Airdrie

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Quiet Backroad – Black Loch loop from Airdrie

02:32

41.5km

320m

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: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.98 km

View of the Firth of Forth

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9.98 km

Picnic Area at Hillend Loch

Highlight • Lake

take a break :)

Tip by

10.2 km

Pathway Along the Water

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road back to carpark. all in around 4.2 miles (10k steps are covered)

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24.5 km

Quiet Backroad

Highlight • Cycleway

Avoids busy A-roads.

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28.5 km

Black Loch

Highlight • Lake

Halfway between Edinburgh and Glasgow Black loch is a small but pretty loch in a rural setting. It'll probably just be you and sheep enjoying the view.

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41.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

12.7 km

6.03 km

3.68 km

354 m

132 m

106 m

Surfaces

28.9 km

12.1 km

457 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Quiet Backroad – Black Loch loop from Airdrie

View of the Firth of Forth

Picnic Area at Hillend Loch

Pathway Along the Water

Quiet Backroad

Black Loch

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