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Forth and Clyde Canal – Strathkelvin Railway Path loop from Kirkintilloch

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United Kingdom
Scotland
West Scotland
East Dunbartonshire
Kirkintilloch

Forth and Clyde Canal – Strathkelvin Railway Path loop from Kirkintilloch

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Forth and Clyde Canal – Strathkelvin Railway Path loop from Kirkintilloch

06:15

23.4km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.20 km

Forth and Clyde Canal

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2

1.56 km

View of the Canal

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3

2.59 km

Stables Inn Canal View

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Vintage Inn country pub with large beer garden next to canal. Very dog-friendly

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4

11.2 km

Blairskaith Muir Summit

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A summit with trig point easily accessible through a sheep gate by the main path. Start of path can be very boggy!

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5

14.5 km

Wee Bridge in Lennox Forest

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6

16.1 km

Strathkelvin Railway Path

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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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23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

3.62 km

2.72 km

1.76 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.55 km

6.84 km

3.90 km

2.31 km

1.61 km

1.20 km

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Friday 16 October

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