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Craigend Castle Ruins – Maryhill Locks loop from Hyndland

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Craigend Castle Ruins – Maryhill Locks loop from Hyndland

Moderate

5.0

(9)

209

riders

Craigend Castle Ruins – Maryhill Locks loop from Hyndland

02:27

48.6km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 25 m for 67 m

After 48.5 km for 67 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

3.00 km

Dawsholm Park Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

2

5.04 km

Garscube Bridge

Highlight • River

3

14.7 km

View of Glasgow

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bit of a surprise push to the view but so worth it!

Tip by

4

15.5 km

View of the Campsie Fells

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just off the main Milngavie road. Take a break from cars passing you by to enjoy the view.

Tip by

5

17.1 km

Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Structure

Coffee, light lunch, souvenirs, bike shop and activities for children

Tip by

6

17.6 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 …

Tip by

7

23.2 km

St Mocha at Carbeth

Highlight • Cafe

Wonderful wee cafe that serves pizza as well. Open late through the summer, until 6pm from September-March. Try their Biskoff cheese cake, it’s a delight.

Tip by

8

25.3 km

Blanefield to Carbeth Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Wind up the switchbacks from Blanefield to Carbeth or better yet race down them the other way. A fun stretch if you're out this way.

Tip by

9

45.5 km

Maryhill Locks

Highlight • Bridge

Crossroads of the Kelvin Walkway and the Forth and Clyde Canal towpath

Tip by

46.5 km

River Kelvin

Lake

B

48.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

17.1 km

5.47 km

2.89 km

2.15 km

169 m

108 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

3.94 km

643 m

356 m

209 m

< 100 m

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Weather

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Thursday 22 October

8°C

1°C

59 %

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