Bishopton Cycle Loop

Explore lovely country roads on this figure of eight loop through parts of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde. The route contains a couple of tough climbs and if the weather is clear, you can see as far as Ben Lomond and beyond to the Arrocher Alps. Finlaystone Country Park is worth taking time to explore further with its lovely gardens, waterfalls and nature trails.

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Waterfall at Finlaystone Country Park

Route Summary

Distance

17 miles / 27 km
Time

3 hours
Ascent

1,276 feet / 389 m
Difficulty Level

Moderate
Terrain

Road
Start Point

Bishopton
End Point

Bishopton
How to Get There

This route is fully accessible via public transport from Bishopton Railway Station
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Route Description

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Old Greenock Road
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Formakin House
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Finlaystone Country Park
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Auchendores Reservoir
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West Glen Road
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Netherton Road
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Firth of Clyde
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Ben Lomond
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Bishopton Cycle Loop printable map

Gallery

Rosebay Willowherb along Old Greenock Road — Rosebay Willowherb - Old Greenock Road

Country House near Formakin Estate

Formakin Estate

Formakin Estate

Finlaystone Road Ascent — Finlaystone Road

West Glen Road Descent — West Glen Road

Dumbarton and Ben Lomond

Finlaystone Waterfall

Finlaystone Road Ascent

Netherton Road Ascent

Netherton Road Descent

Descent to Formakin

Formakin Estate Gates

Netherton Road

Netherton Road

Netherton Road Descent

Nearby Attractions

Finlaystone Country Park

Port Glasgow

Address

Langbank

Postcode

PA14 6TJ

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