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Metal Gate on Rural Path – The King's Arms loop from Newton Mearns

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Metal Gate on Rural Path – The King's Arms loop from Newton Mearns

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Metal Gate on Rural Path – The King's Arms loop from Newton Mearns

01:55

31.7km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.09 km

Metal Gate on Rural Path

Highlight • Structure

You can gain access either side over a low fence, just watch the barb wire.

Tip by

16.4 km

The King's Arms

Highlight • Pub

Some outdoor seating to the back.

Tip by

31.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

2.28 km

1.36 km

359 m

176 m

Surfaces

28.9 km

1.33 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Saturday 5 September

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Comments

October 8, 2022,Intercity Fietspad to Glasgow

In the Netherlands dedicated bike paths (fietspad) are ubiquitous, but so too are their dedicated bike roads connecting urban centers and cities. I still find it quite remarkable that there's one right here stretching from the suburbs of Glasgow to Fenwick. I've been down this stretch a number of times but wanted to follow it to the furthest reach. I …

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Metal Gate on Rural Path – The King's Arms loop from Newton Mearns

Metal Gate on Rural Path

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