Stockingfield Junction Bridge – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Gilshochill

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Stockingfield Junction Bridge – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Gilshochill

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Stockingfield Junction Bridge – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Gilshochill

05:57

92.8km

1,160m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 70 m for 15 m

After 90.8 km for 27 m

After 92.8 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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986 m

Stockingfield Junction Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Stockingfield Junction is a spot along the canal between Maryhill and Ruchill in Glasgow, Scotland. It first opened back in 1777, closed in 1963, and was later restored and reopened …

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2.04 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The Forth and Clyde Canal was constructed in 1790. It was successful initially but closed in the 1960s. Today it's a leisure destination with a brilliant towpath making an ideal cycling outing.

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5.01 km

The Thomas Muir Heritage Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice and quiet cycle path. If you wanna go fast, the road is a better choice, both because of people + kids and because of the often bumpy terrain. Great for a relaxing cycle with great views.

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8.33 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Good straights and class scenery. Roots at certain sections growing under the tarmac, which can make it a bit of a tough getting the power down. Lovely views.

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10.0 km

Antonine Wall

Ruins

17.6 km

Crow Road Climb from Lennoxtown

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

One of the Top 💯 climbs, nice viewpoint halfway up.

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22.9 km

Crow Road Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Famous local climb in the Campsies. Good road surface on both sides and great views from the top.

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40.9 km

Clash Head Wood

Forest

46.9 km

Diamond Jubilee

Forest

66.2 km

Old Gartmore Road (NCN Route 7)

Highlight • Cycleway

The National Cycle Network Route 7 (NCN 7) runs through the heart of the National Park, and takes in classic Trossachs scenery en route. The route includes the villages like, …

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79.5 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.

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