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Ruins of Lennox Castle – Mugdock Castle loop from Hillfoot

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Ruins of Lennox Castle – Mugdock Castle loop from Hillfoot

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Ruins of Lennox Castle – Mugdock Castle loop from Hillfoot

02:39

33.0km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.20 km

Dougalston Loch

Lake

11.1 km

Peathill Wood

Forest

12.4 km

Lennox Forest Gravel Road

Highlight • Forest

It’s worth the climb up passed the training ground on to the gravel section.

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12.5 km

Northern Downhill and Stream Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • River

13.7 km

The ruined remains of Lennox Castle.

Originally built in ~1840 as a private property it was sold to The Glasgow Corporation (predecessor to the City Council) in 1927 and turned into a hospital for those with learning difficulties.

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22.6 km

View of the Campsie Fells

Highlight • Natural

22.8 km

Fallen Trees Near Gowk Stane Road

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This section from Craigallian Road to Gowk Stane Road is currently busy with forestry works being carried out. Passable but be mindful of large trucks. Also the exit onto Gowk …

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24.6 km

Craigend Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Built in 1812, this is the fragmentary remains of what was an extremely well-detailed and impressive country house, which continues to form a significant feature in the landscape. Although much …

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25.9 km

Mugdock Castle

Highlight • Castle

Mugdock Castle stands on a rocky promontory which rises gently on its eastern and southern approaches but falls steeply away to the north and west. Protection to the east, north …

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28.5 km

Drumclog Moor

Highlight • Natural

29.6 km

Milngavie Pond

Lake

33.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

8.35 km

4.63 km

4.57 km

2.10 km

1.73 km

242 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

12.7 km

4.65 km

1.48 km

986 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

18°C

10°C

28 %

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Ruins of Lennox Castle – Mugdock Castle loop from Hillfoot

Lennox Forest Gravel Road

Northern Downhill and Stream Crossing