Gravel Rides Loch Lomond & The Trossachs: 15 gravel bike adventures in & around Scotland's first national park & Argyll

Gravel rides expose Scotland’s rugged scenery and vast coastal routes across Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.Gravel Rides Loch Lomond & The Trossachs showcases 15 of the best gravel bike rides across the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and west into Argyll. From 15 to 79 kilometres in length, plus a 177-kilometre bonus route, there is something for every gravel cyclist.Immerse yourself in the Gravelfoyle trails around Aberfoyle, the heart of Scottish gravel riding; sample sections of the West Highland Way and John Muir Way, two of Scotland’s Great Trails; and take on coastal adventures on Mull, while scanning the skies for Scotland’s eagles. Also included is a coast-to-coast challenge, cycling west from the Firth of Forth across the Central Belt into the national park.Researched, ridden and written by Bikepacking Scotland’s Markus Stitz, the routes feature clear and easy-to-use Ordnance Survey maps; easy-to-follow directions; details of distance, timings and difficulty gradings; stunning action photography; refreshment stops and local knowledge; and a detailed appendix. Also included is a link to downloadable GPX files.Table of Contents• Introduction• Acknowledgements• How to use this book• Responsible access & legalities• The bike• General safety• In the event of an accident• Beasties• Be responsible• Beyond the bike• Planning your ride• Maps & symbolsSection 1 – Easy routes• 01 Killin Line – 23.4km• 02 Gravelfoyle: Aqueduct Loop – 20.6km• 03 Drymen & the West Highland Way – 15.6km• 04 John Muir Way Taster – 27.6km• 05 Islay Sunset Gravel – 23.2kmSection 2 – Straightforward routes• 06 Glen Orchy Gravel – 42.3km• 07 Glen Ogle Loop – 25.8km• 07 Gleann nan Caorann – 25.km• 09 Glen Finglas – 25.5km• 10 Around Loch Venachar – 25.5km• 11 Gravelfoyle – 46.8km• 12 Glen Massan & Glen Kin – 42.6kmSection 3 – Challenging routes• 13 Oyster Loop – 79.9km• 14 Eagle Gravel – 79.1km• 15 The Three Glens – 61.4km• 16 Bonus Route: Coast to Coast – 177kmAppendix Read more