Gleniffer Braes and Neilston Dams Cycle
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A 30 mile circular ride exploring quiet roads and well surfaced cycle paths around Paisley and Neilston.
Our route will take us along Sustrans route 7 through Pollok Park and along the White Cart Water to Paisley before tackling our only major climb of the trip onto Gleniffer Braes, from where we should be rewarded with some fine views over the Glasgow conurbation, weather conditions permitting of course! From there we'll descend towards Neilston and follow minor roads around the Balgray and Waukmill reservoirs before completing our circuit through the Dams to Darnley Country Park.
The ride is generally suitable for most types of bike and should take around 4 hours. We'll include a lunch stop towards the end of the ride.
What to bring
- Bike. Road, hybrids or e-bikes would be most suited to this ride. You may have to work a bit harder to keep up on a mountain bike.
- Puncture repair kit (or better still a spare inner tube) and tyre levers. Also any special tools that your bike needs.
- Food - bring small snacks such as chocolate bars and energy foods.
- Plenty of water (minimum 2lts)
- Eye protection - impact from a bee, grit or even a fly at speed is extremely unpleasant, sunglasses may do if not made of glass and not too shaded.
- Clothing: choose suitable clothes and footwear for the weather forecast and time of year. You will be exercising so lightweight layered clothing is best. Shorts are best even in rain, as they allow free movement of your legs. Jeans are useless if it rains but tracksuit bottoms need to be not too baggy or they may snag in the chain and cause an accident. You'll need trainers or similar with grippy soles for standard pedals.
- Cyclist's Helmet - Outdoorlads policy asks you to wear a helmet to events.
- Bag you will need a small day-sack (or panniers on your own bike) to carry essential clothing, water and an emergency snack.
Food & drink
Bring some snacks and plenty of water to consume during the ride. We plan to stop for lunch near the end of the ride. The Darnley World Buffet or cafe in Pollok House are two possibilities for a lunch stop.