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Video guide: Mountain bike circuit on West Highland Way and John Muir Way

Written by Fiona

June 29 2020

Starting and finishing in Milngavie, this 50km route follows sections of two famous long-distance trails, the West Highland Way and the John Muir Way. There are some kilometres on quiet country roads, too, as the route follows National Cycle Network Route 7.

The views are beautiful, including the Campsie Fells, Ben Lomond and the Arrochar Alps, as well as stunning Loch Lomond.

Start/finish: Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire. (You could add a section from Glasgow to Milngavie)

Distance: 50km / 31 miles.

Elevation gain: 686m / 2250ft.

Highlights of mountain bike circuit

A selection of photos taken on the mountain bike circuit on the West Highland Way and the John Muir Way from Milngavie.

I met a friend Jane while cycling the West Highland Way.

Video guide: Watch an overview of the route

There are route details via OS Maps.

Other mountain bike routes nearby

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