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in West Highlands & Islands, Loch Lomond, Stirling and the Trossachs
This region marks the start of the famous Scottish Highlands with the first of the Munros, the mountains higher than the magical figure of 3000ft. It is also the start of the most spectacular section of the West Coast of Scotland, fractured into hundreds of islands with sea lochs penetrating deep into the coastline. The remoteness of much of Argyll and Bute makes it ideal for tough but very beautiful bike rides. Ferry trips will take you to the rugged islands of Islay, Jura and Mull. The National Cycle Network in the form of the Lochs & Glens Cycle Route threads its way through the region from Glasgow to Killin, offering both traffic-free sections suitable for families and a longer challenge for those on multi-day tours. For the mountain biker there are plenty of testing forestry routes in Argyll and the Trossachs.
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Easy [2 routes]
An easy bike ride by the loch, mostly cycle path; not circular.
Varied [5 routes]
Despite being near to Glasgow Bute and the Cowal Peninsula are surprisingly quiet.
Despite being near to Glasgow Bute and the Cowal Peninsula are surprisingly quiet.
This long distance route runs through Glasgow, West Highland, Perthshire/Angus and Deeside tourist areas.
A bike path on an old railway line, mainly easy cycling, great scenery.
Long distance routes in other parts of Scotland.
Hilly [4 routes]
A fairly hilly back road leads eventually to Loch Lomond.
An easy cycle for absolute beginners (cycle hire 01877 376284)
The railway path begins a steady climb up Glen Ogle passing over a high viaduct. Beyond Killin the long distance route is in the Perthshire Area
Runs through lush farming country into Highland scenery
Moderate [3 routes]
A signed off-road bike route in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
A varied off-road bike route in mixed woodland - good views of the lochs and hills.
An interesting off-road bike route with good views of the loch. Can be approached from a minor road to the west or the A83.
Difficult [2 routes]
Stunning scenery, lots of ferry crossings, steep hills!
Something a little more difficult.
