2 Balloch to Strathblane

From Balloch the route follows relatively flat quiet roads, tarmac and stone surfaced paths for about 7.5 miles before it splits. The walking route heads south over the Kilpatrick Hills on often steep, loose stone surfaced path, farm and forest tracks. Be aware that the walking route commits you to roughly 8 miles of remote 'upland' path which is relatively steep and challenging in a few places. The alternative cycling option continues on quiet roads to Croftamie, from where it follows fairly flat and narrow paths leading to a steep section of stony farm track after Dumgoyne (cyclists should be prepared to push here) before reuniting with the walking route for a further short but steep, stony section (most cyclists will need to push briefly) and the descent towards Strathblane.