Cycling in Bearsden
1 cycling route from Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom, 101 km, 101 km mapped in all, with up to 969 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (10 m of climbing per km on average), mostly gravel routes, 38% paved, 28 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: Jun to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 101 km
- Biggest day
- 969 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- 38% paved
- Bike
- Gravel or mountain bike
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Best months
- Jun to Aug
- Longest gap
- 20 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 38% paved · 61% gravel or unpaved — 61 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 3% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 28 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Bearsden
From Bearsden in East Dunbartonshire, cyclists can follow a 101 km route to Killin. The ride passes through places including Kelvindale, Milngavie, Drymen, Aberfoyle, and Lochearnhead. The route features a blend of paved roads, gravel, and unpaved tracks and includes 28.4 km of cycle path. It covers 3.1 km on main roads without cycle lanes and traverses varied terrain with several nearby railway stations for access. The route's longest section without services is 19.8 km, so riders should plan accordingly.
The course climbs 969 m in elevation and reaches a highest point of 294 m. A significant climb starts at km 43.8, ascending 228 m over 4.6 km with an average gradient of 5% and a maximum of 8.3%, peaking at 251 m. This makes Bearsden a start point for riders seeking a mixed-terrain challenge through natural and small town settings.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain incorporates a major climb of 4.6 km averaging 5% gradient with a maximum of 8.3%, rising to 251 m. Overall elevation gain is 969 m with a highest altitude of 294 m. Surfaces are mixed: 38% paved and 61% gravel or unpaved, with some cycle path sections.