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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Garscadden

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Glasgow City
Yoker

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Garscadden

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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Garscadden
Last updated: August 4, 2025 18:06

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63.3km

480m

480m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

428 m in total

Waypoints

Garscadden

Train Station
4.92 km

Dawsholm Park Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve
14.2 km

Mugdock Woods

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Recommended by 18 mountain bikers

15.6 km

Craigallian Loch

Mountain Biking Highlight

Recommended by 43 out of 44 mountain bikers

16.9 km

Carbeth Cabin with Red Accents

Mountain Biking Highlight

Recommended by 42 mountain bikers

18.4 km

John Muir Way: Blane Water Valley Gravel Track

Mountain Biking Highlight

Recommended by 72 out of 75 mountain bikers

28.4 km

Strathkelvin Railway Path

Cycling Highlight (Segment)

Recommended by 46 out of 47 cyclists

45.6 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

Cycling Highlight

Recommended by 209 out of 213 cyclists

45.9 km

Mill Plantation

Forest
50.7 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

Cycling Highlight

Recommended by 64 out of 66 cyclists

51.8 km

Stockingfield Bridge and Sculptures

Mountain Biking Highlight

Recommended by 25 mountain bikers

53.7 km

River Kelvin

Lake
55.7 km

Former North Woodside Flint Mills

Ruins
63.3 km

Garscadden

Train Station

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Way types & surfaces

Path:

<1 km

Cycleway:

7.44 km

Street:

8.88 km

State Road:

1.22 km

Natural:

895 m

Unpaved:

1.20 km

Paved:

3.18 km

Asphalt:

6.77 km

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Highest Point:

250 m

Lowest Point:

10 m

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