View of Loch Ard – Loch Chon Gravel Route loop from Drymen

View of Loch Ard – Loch Chon Gravel Route loop from Drymen

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153

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View of Loch Ard – Loch Chon Gravel Route loop from Drymen

06:04

83.5km

1,270m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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38.5 km

View of Loch Ard

Highlight • Lake

A nice fire road cycle with lovely views.

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41.6 km

Loch Chon Gravel Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Superb section of smooth gravel.

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48.7 km

Loch Chon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Smooth gravel on the south bank or road on the north bank, but a lovely ride either way.

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58.4 km

View of Loch Ard

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loch Ard is one of the 22 lochs in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The glistening water, hugged by peaks and forests, is a spellbinding view.

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61.0 km

Lochan of the Little Glen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice peaceful place to stop for a break

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65.8 km

Aberfoyle Riverside Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely route which is quite good going until the decent towards the end which is tight single-track

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66.9 km

View of Aberfoyle Countryside

Highlight • Forest

Enjoy a picturesque descent into the charming town of Aberfoyle, where your eyes will be treated to a captivating tapestry of rolling hills, quaint hamlets, and an abundance of lush greenery

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82.0 km

Old Gartmore Road (NCN Route 7)

Highlight • Cycleway

The National Cycle Network Route 7 (NCN 7) runs through the heart of the National Park, and takes in classic Trossachs scenery en route. The route includes the villages like, …

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83.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.1 km

21.9 km

4.82 km

369 m

Surfaces

51.1 km

21.2 km

7.60 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

12°C

6°C

81 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

August 18, 2024,Out to Comer and back

Great views and a great crew today! Been wanting to go back to the Comer viewpoint for a while, couldn't be bothered with the West Highland Way HAB so we just did an out and back.

Back is incredible though! Super fun with a tailwind.