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Garthamlock, Craigend And Gartloch

Lochend Loch – Bishop Loch loop from Gartloch

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Glasgow City

Garthamlock, Craigend And Gartloch

Lochend Loch – Bishop Loch loop from Gartloch

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Lochend Loch – Bishop Loch loop from Gartloch

01:05

15.4km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6.95 km for 7 m

After 9.24 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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183 m

Gartloch Hospital Administration Building

Highlight • Historical Site

Gartloch Hospital was a mental health facility located on the Gartloch Road near the village of Gartcosh in Glasgow, Scotland. It opened in 1896 and was officially closed in 1996. It was managed by NHS Greater Glasgow.

Tip by

5.56 km

Lochend Loch

Highlight • Trail

Some short and sweet gravel trails through the woods

Tip by

8.10 km

Pathway to the Canal

Highlight • Trail

8.22 km

Monklands Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

Great cross country mountain biking

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13.1 km

Gravel Path Entrance

Highlight • Trail

There are houses being built on the west path, so you need to take the North one from Twinlaw Street

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13.9 km

Lochend Road Hill

Highlight • Climb

14.0 km

Bishop Loch

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The trails around Bishop Loch can become quite boggy after rain so be prepared for some hike-a-bike sections. The scenery is beautiful though with abundant wildlife throughout the area.

Tip by

15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.97 km

1.70 km

1.69 km

1.53 km

1.11 km

440 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

3.86 km

3.32 km

2.25 km

950 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 4 September

18°C

11°C

0 %

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Lochend Loch – Bishop Loch loop from Gartloch

Gartloch Hospital Administration Building

Lochend Loch

Pathway to the Canal

Monklands Canal Path

Gravel Path Entrance

Lochend Road Hill

Bishop Loch

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