Cycling in Stirling

When biking is to your liking, there’s no place better to be than Stirling, where the small scale of the city and the beauty of the surrounding countryside have for years appealed to cyclists of all abilities and disciplines. You’ll find lots of quiet roads as well as plenty of off road stretches to explore, including the stunning Lochs and Glens Way (NCN7), and some great sources of route information and advice.

The Stirling Active Travel Hub is dedicated to encouraging people to get out and about around Stirling – and the service is free.  Find out the latest

City Centre Bike Hire: Register for one of the shared-use Nextbikes. It’s free to register, then £1 for the first 20 minutes rental with a maximum charge of £10 a day. The service more than 50 bikes at 9 stations across the city.

Looking for some inspiration and ideas? For a fantastic selection of CYCLING ROUTES in both urban and rural Stirling & The Trossachs

You can also download a selection of routecards for these superb cycling day trips

ROB ROY LOOP: Strathyre to Balquhidder (7 miles 13km)

CALLANDER TO DOUNE AND DUNBLANE LOOP (28 miles 45km)

SOUTH LOCH LOMOND LOOP (29 miles 46km)

LOCH KATRINE LOOP (31 miles 50km)

Another popular route is from Dunblane to Doune Castle & Deanston Distillery (10 miles). This is a scenic off road trip on cycle paths and quiet roads. Attractions include; Andy Murray post box, Dunblane Cathedral, Museum, Leighton library, Doune Castle, and Deanston Distillery.

Cycling in the Trossachs
Cycling is a fantastic way to explore the natural beauty of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. One of the Highlights is the Lochs and Glens Way (NCN7). The section from Drymen to Loch Tay passes through some spectacular scenery. This route can be broken down in to shorter day trip sections and the Callander to Strathyre or Killin sections are a delight. Off-road cycling following the old railway line up Glen Ogle over the viaduct, past  beautiful lochs, magical forests and dramatic mountains. With plenty of café’s and stops along the way, including parts of the BLISS Sculpture trail  it makes for a fabulous family day out.

There is also some superb gravel riding through the forests around Aberfoyle as well a shorter family friendly rides around Loch Ard with breathtaking views across The Trossachs towards Ben Lomond.

The Gravelfoyle trails explore the forest trails around Loch Ard and Aberfoyle.

Electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular. See our feature on e-biking across Stirling and the Forth Valley. You can hire e-bikes from local bike shops in Callander and Aberfoyle. There are some superb route options locally including along the Loch and Glens Way (NCN7) from Callander to Glen Ogle taking in Strathyre and the Rob Roy Loop or from Callander to Aberfoyle past Loch Venachar and back.

For more information visit E-biking in Stirling 

For Inspiration Download the Map LoveE-Bike_Leaflet_FINAL_2021

Mountain Biking Trails. There’s a selection of mountain bike trails in Mine Wood, Hermitage Wood, Dumyat and North Third.

Whatever type of cycling is your thing, Stirling has something for you.