Balconquhal Gateside Dryside

North via Mawcarse to Glenfarg, turn uphill to Newton of Blconquhal and enjoy the lovely views of the Lomond Hills, long descent to Gateside, a steepish short climb to the Dryside Road with a bit of climbing and undulations back to Loch Leven's Larder.

Lovely views of West Lomond, and a fun descent to Gateside. Mainly lovely quiet country roads.

All tarmac roads

No planned stops other than as needed for riders to have a their own drinks/snacks.

Helmets recommended, clothing for Scottish weather, bike lights (charged) if you have them, bright colours helpful if you have them, a well maintained bike with tyres pumped up, eye protection as there are lots of insects at this time of year, an inner tube should you have a puncture, tools specific for your bike, a means of inflating your own tyres, drinks and snacks as needed.