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United Kingdom
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West Scotland
East Dunbartonshire
Bearsden East

Burncrooks Reservoir – Craigallian Loch loop from Hillfoot

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
West Scotland
East Dunbartonshire
Bearsden East

Burncrooks Reservoir – Craigallian Loch loop from Hillfoot

Hard

4.8

(12)

63

riders

Burncrooks Reservoir – Craigallian Loch loop from Hillfoot

02:46

33.9km

420m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 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 33.8 km for 25 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

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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2

4.39 km

Trails at Mugdock Country Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Mugdock Park is a country park and historical site. The park includes the remains of the 14th century Mugdock Castle as well as the ruins of the 19th century Craigend …

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3

10.7 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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4

16.1 km

Burncrooks Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of the Dam and beyond

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18.6 km

Burncrooks Reservoir

Lake

6

24.3 km

St Mocha Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

7

26.4 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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8

27.7 km

Mugdock Woods

Highlight • Forest

Rode here on a gravel bike and was OK!

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9

29.0 km

View of Milngavie

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

33.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

4.85 km

3.82 km

2.16 km

561 m

440 m

422 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

6.65 km

4.12 km

2.89 km

2.40 km

476 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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