
Gravel · United Kingdom
East Dunbartonshire offers road and gravel riding from Bearsden and Kirkintilloch, including a 101 km route with 969 m climbing to Killin.

East Dunbartonshire features two cycling routes starting from Bearsden and Kirkintilloch. The routes offer varied distances from 13 km to 101 km, serving both road and gravel riders. The longest route heads from Bearsden to Killin with 969 m of climbing, while the shorter National Cycle Route 755 from Kirkintilloch is 13 km with 56 m climbing.
The terrain is mostly flat or rolling with limited steep sections. Route surfaces are a mix of paved (68%) and unpaved (32%). Roads used include minor roads, quiet streets, main roads without cycle lanes, and significant sections of cycle paths and tracks. Elevation gain per route varies widely, offering options for different fitness levels and preferences.
The riding terrain in East Dunbartonshire is predominantly flat with 72% of the routes flat and 17% climbing, mostly gentle with only 3.5 km above 5%. The steepest section is 7.8% over 500 m. Typical route length ranges from short (13 km) to long (101 km). Road surfaces are 68% paved and 32% unpaved with a significant presence of cycle paths (38%) and tracks (21%). The longest and most climbing-intensive route climbs to 969 m and heads from Bearsden to Killin.
Routes have 40.7 km of cycle path, using minor roads (12%), quiet streets (9%), and 3.1 km of main roads without cycle lanes. Roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more cover 2.5 km.
The best months for riding are June to August, with daily highs averaging 17 to 18°C.
Best months: Jun to Aug.