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

02:40

33.3km

430m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.19 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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14.3 km

Lennox Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The eerie ruins of Lennox Castle are situated in a secluded and rural spot. Built in the 1830s, the castle was converted into a psychiatric hospital in the early 20th …

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14.4 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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23.3 km

View of the Campsie Fells

Highlight • Natural

23.5 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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25.4 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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26.6 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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28.8 km