Mountain Bike

42.5 miles

Distance

4,594 ft

Climb

-4,565 ft

Descent

1,161 ft

High Point

A beautiful hilly circular cycle route with some spectacular views.

About half an hour of hike a bike along the WHW section at Loch Lomond, but apart from that, all very cyclable.

Detailed Description

Aberfoyle Gravel Loop is a 42 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Aberfoyle. This gravel bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 16 trails. This route climbs 4,594 ft with a max elevation of 1,161 ft then descends -4,565 ft.

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Bike Trossachs Trail Association (www.biketrossachs.com)

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Trails in Route

	Forest Road				3 miles
	Forest Road				4,311 ft
	Forest Road				3,809 ft
	Forest Road				3 miles
	Forest Road				4 miles
	Forest Road				2 miles
	Forest Road				1,923 ft
	Trail				2,582 ft
	Parking Access Road				223 ft
	Access Road				1,742 ft
	Doubletrack				669 ft
	Statute Labour Road				8 miles
	Lochan a Ghleannain Road				1 mile
	Path				1,706 ft
	Forest Road				3,757 ft

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Details

Riding area

Aberfoyle
Primary Activity

Gravel Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate

More Stats for Aberfoyle Gravel Loop mountain bike route

Avg time

5 hr 23 min
Altitude min

53 ft
Altitude start

90 ft
Altitude end

118 ft
Grade max

-69.6%
Grade min

36.3%
Distance climb

21 miles
Distance down

18 miles
Distance flat

3 miles

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	Path	Apr 6, 2025 @ 10:02am Apr 6, 2025
	Forest Road	Apr 6, 2025 @ 10:02am Apr 6, 2025
	Lochan a Ghleannain Road	Apr 6, 2025 @ 10:02am Apr 6, 2025
	Forest Road	Dec 21, 2024 @ 9:52am Dec 21, 2024
	Statute Labour Road	May 9, 2024 @ 8:40am May 9, 2024