The Top 20 Attractions around Gartcosh
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Gartcosh. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Gartcosh is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Croy Hill Roman Fort
Highlight • Viewpoint
Croy Hill is one of 16 known Roman forts built along the Antonine Wall from AD140. From the summit, you are afforded great views over the Kilsyth Hills to the …
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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath
Highlight • Cycleway
Good straights and class scenery. Roots at certain sections growing under the tarmac, which can make it a bit of a tough getting the power down. Lovely views.
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Glasgow Cathedral
Highlight • Historical Site
Glasgow Cathedral is one of the few medieval cathedrals in Scotland that was not destroyed. That is what makes it so worth seeing.
At this spot, Saint Mungo built a …
At this spot, Saint Mungo built a …
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Strathclyde Loch
Highlight • Trail
Easy riding. Best time to go would be sunrise.
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Strathkelvin Railway Path
Highlight (Segment) • Structure
The path has now been fully resurfaced (09/09/2022) between Kirkintilloch and Lennoxtown. Surface is like a race track but be careful it’s very popular with dog walkers.
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People's Palace and Winter Gardens
Highlight • Monument
The People’s Palace is a museum and glasshouse set in the historic Glasgow Green. The free-entry palace houses a wonderful collection of items, photographs, prints, and film which give a …
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Blantyreferme World War II Anti-Aircraft Battery
Highlight • Monument
A World War II anti-aircraft battery was sited at Blantyreferme, near Blantyre to the southeast of Glasgow, west side of Blantyre Farm Road. Site number GSG1 (early), S1 (later). Part …
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Bar Hill Roman Fort
Highlight • Viewpoint
Bar Hill Roman Fort is situated in a fantastic position overlooking the Kelvin Valley and the Campsie Fells. The fort was built for troops manning the Antonine Wall; which was …
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Lochend Loch
Highlight • Natural
Set in the beautiful Drumpellier Park, Lochend Loch is one of two natural lochs here. With a number of light gravel paths through the woodland and around the lochs it's …
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Tak Ma Doon Road Climb from Kilsyth
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
That is an awesome hill. Relentless with varying gradient 15%+ in places. That'd be ideal for hill sprints if anyone mad enough lol. There is a car park with a picnic spot at the top of the hill.
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Fannyside Lochs
Highlight • Lake
These are two really pretty lochs here that are located adjacent to Palacerigg Country Park. There is a sailing club there, fishing and some nice walking trails too. There are …
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