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.

Waterfall at Finlaystone Country Park

Route Summary

  • Distance
    17 miles / 27 km
  • Time
    01:47
  • Ascent
    1,049 feet / 320 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

  • Downloads
    Download GPX

Route Map

Gallery

Rosebay Willowherb along Old Greenock Road

Rosebay Willowherb - Old Greenock Road

Formakin Estate

Formakin Estate

Formakin Estate

Formakin Estate

Finlaystone Road Ascent

Finlaystone Road

West Glen Road Descent

West Glen Road

Dumbarton and Ben Lomond

Dumbarton and Ben Lomond

Finlaystone Waterfall

Finlaystone Waterfall

Finlaystone Road Ascent

Finlaystone Road Ascent

Netherton Road Ascent

Netherton Road Ascent

Netherton Road Descent

Netherton Road Descent

Descent to Formakin

Descent to Formakin

Formakin Estate Gates

Formakin Estate Gates

Netherton Road

Netherton Road

Netherton Road

Netherton Road

Netherton Road Descent

Netherton Road Descent

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