Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 15, 2026

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.82 km for 439 m

After 3.27 km for 253 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.91 km

The Slacks Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Slacks is a hill within the Kilpatrick Hills just north of Glasgow. It rises to an elevation of around 365 metres and offers panoramic views of the city of Glasgow, River Clyde and surrounding landscape.

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6.21 km

View of River Clyde from Kilpatrick Hills

Highlight • River

Good spot to catch your breath before the final ascend to the loch

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8.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

2.63 km

2.42 km

300 m

Surfaces

5.84 km

1.74 km

676 m

300 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 April

9°C

0°C

65 %

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The Slacks Summit

View of River Clyde from Kilpatrick Hills

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