Fiona Outdoors logo My independent guide to the best of Scotland outdoors

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

More Like This

Adventure

James Killingbeck sets new Ring of Stirling FKT

Adventure

Where to go for an adventure holiday in the UK

Adventure

First Nature30 sites named in Scotland

Adventure

Review: Berghaus Farren leggings with ZonalAdapt

Adventure

Relaxing water escapes for a serene getaway

Adventure

How to unwind after a day of adventure