Tour: Clyde bike ride a three day tour (E)(EP)

Map Reference55.9717, -4.19751
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Ride length210 km
Climbing3884 m
MaxGradient26.9115% (suspect calcs!)
Ride effort4764.17 tcEnergy
Added byNeil Wheadon
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Places of Interest

Distance (km)CategoryTitleDescription
0.0food/cafeCafe Barga Ltd (Lennoxtown)8 Main St, Lennoxtown, Glasgow G66 7HA
0.0stay/hotelGlazert Country House Hotel (Lennoxtown)25 Milton Rd, Lennoxtown, Glasgow G66 7DJ
12.3interest/museumMaryhill Burgh Halls and cafe (Glasgow)24 Gairbraid Ave, Glasgow G20 8YE Welcome to Maryhill Burgh Halls, a space for community, events, local heritage and more. We strive to make culture, arts and heritage accessible for all and we're hom ...
16.4interest/historicBearsden Bathhouse (Bearsden)Bearsden, Glasgow - Grid reference - NS 546 720 The fort which once stood at Bearsden is now mostly covered by roads and houses, but the bath house within its annexe can still be seen. The well-preser ...
25.6food/cafeCafe Lusso (Paisley)4 School Wynd, Paisley PA1 2DB
25.6interest/historicBarochan Cross (Paisley) - Historic Environment ScotlandAbbey Close, Paisley PA1 1JG Admire the stonework of a rare cross from an early medieval kingdom. The Barochan Cross, which dates from between AD 900 and 1100, is one of only three complete crosses su ...
25.6travel/mapFollowing the Cart & Clyde to Braehead (Paisley)The route starts outside Paisley Gilmour Street station on County Square in Paisley town centre (Ordnance Survey grid reference NS 483 641). - 11 Miles Route 5 of the enclosed PDF document This ride p ...
25.6travel/mapAll around Renfrewshire cycle rideThe route starts outside Paisley Gilmour Street railway station on County Square in Paisley town centre (Ordnance Survey grid reference NS 483 641) See route 10 of the enclosed PDF Guide Do you fancy ...
26.6travel/mapPaisley and Clyde Railway Path - Route 75Start at Paisley Canal Railway Station, Paisley PA1 1TP Part of the This route is a partnership between National Cycle Network This 20 mile cycleway and footpath forms part of the Clyde to Forth Natio ...
26.6travel/mapBoats, trains and bikes to Lochwinnoch (Paisley)Start at Paisley Canal Railway Station, Paisley PA1 1TP - 19 miles Route 1 Page 8 out of 84 in the PDF supplied This route uses part of Renfrewshire's greatest asset for cyclists - the National Cycle ...
26.6travel/mapExploring Strathgryfe cycle route (Paisley)Starts at Paisley Canal Railway Station, Paisley PA1 1TP Route 3 in enclosed document Like route 1, this uses the National Cycle Network. And also like route 1, there's plenty of scope for variation: ...
26.6travel/mapBack roads beyond Bridge of Weir Cycle Route (Paisley)Starts at Paisley Canal Railway Station, Paisley PA1 1TP - 18 Miles Route 4 in enclosed PDF document This route links Paisley, the two cycletracks, and some unspoilt Renfrewshire countryside tucked aw ...
30.7interest/historicWilliam Wallace Monument & Birthplace (Paisley)241 Main Rd, Elderslie, Johnstone PA5 9EN
31.8travel/mapTranquil Linwood Moss cycle route (Linwood)The route starts at Linwood Sports Centre, off Brediland Road in Linwood (Ordnance Survey grid reference NS 435 651). Route 2 of PDF supplied Tranquil Linwood Moss This gem of a route gets you out amo ...
35.0food/cafeBobbins (Kilbarchan)25 Steeple St, Kilbarchan, Johnstone PA10 2JF Open 09:00 - 15:00 Monday - Saturday, Closed Sunday
35.0interest/houseWeaver's Cottage (Kilbarchan)The Cross, Kilbarchan, Johnstone PA10 2JG Step back in time to when Kilbarchan was at the heart of a thriving textile industry. Experience what it was like to live in this atmospheric cottage over 200 ...
35.0stay/cycleCampingPannell Farm (Bridge of Weir)Pannell Farm, 77 Kilbarchan Rd, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire PA11 3RN Cycle Camper (2024) Not easy to find details and FB page not current but I stayed here recently,(July2024) level field, regularly ...
37.0travel/mapHills around Howwood Cycle RouteThe route starts at Howwood, just off Station Road, Howwood, Johnstone PA9 1AZ (Ordnance Survey grid reference NS 395 694). - 11 miles Route 6 in enclosed PDF document There's some beautiful countrysi ...
37.0travel/mapFrom Howwood to the sea Cycle RouteThe route starts at Howwood, just off Station Road, Howwood, Johnstone PA9 1AZ (Ordnance Survey grid reference NS 395 694). - 11 miles Route 7 of enclosed PDF document Cutting right across Renfrewshir ...
38.1interest/historicKenmure Hill Temple (Johnstone)Johnstone PA10 2PG - Free Access Kenmure Hill Temple is on the former site of the Clan Semple ancestral estate. The octagonal shape it boasts gives it a striking appearance, only adding to its unusual ...
38.1misc/bcqBCQ Question BCQ561This is a BCQ challedge location near Lochwinnoch in the couny of Strathclyde of Southern Scotland.See here for details of the BCQ challenge.OS map 63 NS 3735 6128.Question number: BCQ561.Question: Cl ...
39.0interest/churchCastle Semple Collegiate Church (Castle Semple Loch) - Historic Environment ScotlandCastle Semple Loch, Renfrewshire Admire the details of this late Gothic church, founded in 1504by John, Lord Sempill. It was to serve his castle, of which nothing remains today. Located next to Castle ...
41.1food/cafeCucina Minucci at the Junction (Lochwinnoch)2-4 High St, Lochwinnoch PA12 4DA
42.2interest/castleBarr Castle (Lochwinnoch) - Historic envoionment ScotlandLochwinnoch PA12 4JB - Free Access The monument comprises the remains of Barr Castle, a late medieval tower house first constructed in the early 16th century. It is visible as the ruins of the tower a ...
46.3food/cafeCoffee & Cakes (Kilbirnie)53 Main St, Kilbirnie KA25 7BX No website presence
48.4bike/hireRT Cycles (Glengarnock) - TandemRT Cycles, 73 Main Road, Glengarnock, KA14 3AA Has a tandem
49.4food/cafeAuchengree Farm Tearoom Auchengree Farm and Coffee Shop Meikle Auchengree Farm, Auchengree Road, Glengarnock, Beith, KA14 3BU Open 10:00 - 17:00 every day
58.7interest/churchKilwinning Abbey (Kilwinning)Off Vaults Ln, Kilwinning, Ayrshire - Grid reference - NS 303 433 Roam the remains of the peaceful home of Tironensian monks, who lived here for around 400 years. Kilwinning Abbey was founded in the l ...
58.7travel/railStationKilwinning Railway StationKilwinning station, Townhead, Kilwinning, North Ayrshire KA13 6NT
65.9interest/museumNorth Ayrshire Heritage Centre (Saltcoats)Manse St, Saltcoats KA21 5HB Here we bring to you the best of heritage throughout North Ayrshire. From exhibitions at our museums and those of North Ayrshire Museums Forum members, to comprehensive da ...
68.0interest/castleArdrossan Castle Ardrossan KA22 8ED - Free Access Ardrossan Castle and its Church and Churchyard were owned by the Lords of Ardrossan who were colleagues and friends to the Kings of Scotland from David I through to an ...
68.0travel/ferryCaledonian MacBrayne Ardrossan Ferry TerminalThe Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan KA22 8ED
74.1stay/hotelSeamill Hydro Hotel (Seamill)SEAMILL HYDRO, 39 Ardrossan Rd, Seamill, West Kilbride KA23 9ND
75.1food/cafeBarony Cafe (West Kilbride)50 Main St, West Kilbride KA23 9AR https://www.facebook.com/BaronyCafe/ OPEN Mon - Sat 1000-1600 Closed Sunday
75.1food/cafePOD (West Kilbride)2C Orchard St, West Kilbride KA23 9AD Open Tues - Sat 0930-1600
77.2interest/castlePortencross Castle (Portencross)Portencross, West Kilbride KA23 9QA Portencross has been inhabited for thousands of years. An archaeological dig found evidence of an Iron Age settlement on Auldhill, just behind Portencross Castle. T ...
86.4stay/cycleCampingKelburn Campsite (Fairlie)Kelburn Estate, Fairlie, Largs KA29 0BE Cycle Camper - GBP10 for a single cyclist/backpacker. (2024) Was able to book a single night's stay at a couple of hours notice. There is a toilet block a short ...
88.4interest/historicLargs Pencil Monument (Largs)Largs KA30 8EZ The Pencil was built in 1912, to commemorate the Battle of Largs 1263, when the Scots defeated King Haco of Norway's troops on the shore at Largs, after the 160 long ships got caught in ...
88.4misc/bcqBCQ Question BCQ554This is a BCQ challedge location near Largs in the couny of Ayrshire & Isle Of Arran of Southern Scotland.See here for details of the BCQ challenge.OS map 63 NS 2077 5768.Question number: BCQ554.Quest ...
89.5food/cafeGypsy Cream Cafe Shop (Largs)6 Frazer St, Largs KA30 9HP
90.5food/icecreamNardini's (Largs)2 Greenock Rd, Largs KA30 8NF, United Kingdom Opening Hours: Cafe 9am till 8pm Ice Cream Parlour 11am till 8pm
90.5interest/churchSkelmorlie Aisle (Largs)Lade St, Largs, Ayrshire - Grid reference - NS 202 594 Study the beautiful painted ceiling and monumental tomb of a 1600s private place of worship. Skelmorlie Aisle, built in 1636 as a private worship ...
90.5travel/ferry Largs Ferry Terminal
103.7food/cafeArdgowan Trout Fishery (Greenock Cut Visitor Centre)Greenock Cut Visitor Centre Cornalees, Bridge, Greenock PA16 9LX
103.7interest/visitorCentre Greenock Cut Visitor Centre (Inverkip)Greenock Cut Visitor Centre Cornalees Bridge, Inverkip PA16 9LX Situated in the heart of Inverclyde's water catchment area, near the Greenock and Kelly Cuts - narrow canal-like aqueducts designed by R ...
115.0food/cafeCairn (Kilmacolm)1, Drumpellier Place, Lochwinnoch Rd, Kilmacolm PA13 4HE Open daily 8:30 - 16:00
127.2interest/historic Blantyre Monument (Bishopton)Renfrewshire, Bishopton PA7 5PN Blantyre Monument is a commemorative stone in Erskine, Renfrewshire. The monument is in the obelisk style. It is situated adjacent to the B815 road
129.2travel/mapClyde panoramas cycle routeGetting to the start The route starts outside Erskine Community Library and Swimming Pool at the Bridgewater Shopping Centre in Erskine town centre, PA8 7AA (Ordnance Survey grid reference NS 435 651) ...
132.3food/cafePaton’s Place (Bowling)Bowling Harbour, Bowling, Glasgow G60 5AF
133.4travel/mapThe Union and Forth & Clyde Canal towpaths - GPSStart at Bowling Station, Bowling, Glasgow G60 5BL For GPX and more information see https://tandem-club.org.uk/rides?cmd=view&id=942 The Union and Forth & Clyde Canal towpaths connect the vibrant hear ...
137.6food/cafeCommon Ground (Dumbarton)East station, Dumbarton G82 1DN
138.6interest/castleDumbarton Castle (Dumbarton) - Historic Environment ScotlandCastle Road, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, G82 1JJ Visit a stronghold that stood at the heart of an ancient kingdom covering the area now known as Strathclyde. Set high upon a volcanic rock in the Firth ...
145.8food/cafeThe Boat House (Alexandria)A82, Loch Lomond, Alexandria G83 8QZ Serves afternoon tea
145.8interest/visitorCentreVisit Scotland Balloch (Balloch)Old Station Building, Balloch Rd, Balloch G83 8SS
145.8stay/BandBSheildaig Farm Bed & Breakfast (Loch Lomond)Upper Stoneymollen Rd, Loch Lomond G83 8QY Sheildaig Farm was built in 1804 as part of Tullichewan Castle Estate, a beautiful farmhouse which has 3 ensuite bedrooms in a converted barn with their own ...
145.8travel/mapWest Loch Lomond cycle path Start at VisitScotland Balloch iCentre, Old Station Building, Balloch Rd, Balloch G83 8SS - 17 miles on road Route card at https://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/West_loch_lom ...
146.8misc/bcqBCQ Question BCQ565This is a BCQ challedge location near Balloch in the couny of Strathclyde of Southern Scotland.See here for details of the BCQ challenge.OS map 56 NS 3905 8304.Question number: BCQ565.Question: There ...
156.0food/cafeThe But & Ben (Croftamie)Main Street, Croftamie, Glasgow G63 0EU
161.2food/cafeThe Kitchen Window Killearn5 Balfron Rd, Killearn, Glasgow G63 9NL More of a restaurant?
170.4food/cafeCourtyard Cafe (Fintry)Knockraich Farm, Fintry, Glasgow G63 0LN enquiries@knockraich.com https://www.facebook.com/katyrodgersdairy 10 am to 4 pm Daily
180.6food/cafeSonas Café Bistro (Campsie Glen)Aldessan House, 3 Clachan of Campsie, Campsie Glen, Glasgow G66 7AB Open 10:00 - 16:00 every day
182.7misc/bcqBCQ Question BCQ563This is a BCQ challedge location near Lennoxtown in the couny of Strathclyde of Southern Scotland.See here for details of the BCQ challenge.OS map 64 NS 6269 7868.Question number: BCQ563.Question: On ...

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