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Bankies Bike Sculpture – The Slacks Summit loop from Anniesland

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Bankies Bike Sculpture – The Slacks Summit loop from Anniesland

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Bankies Bike Sculpture – The Slacks Summit loop from Anniesland

02:30

33.4km

470m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 12.9 km for 21 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

972 m

Lock 27 Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

2

7.11 km

Bankies Bike Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Standing on the banks of the Forth and Clyde canal in Clydebank is 'Bankies Bike' sculpture, a giant statue designed by artist John Crosby. The Forth and Clyde canal towpath …

Tip by

3

9.99 km

View of the River Clyde

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Clyde

Tip by

4

16.4 km

View of River Clyde from Kilpatrick Hills

Highlight • River

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

Tip by

5

18.5 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.

Tip by

6

18.6 km

View from Kilpatrick Hills Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

B

33.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

8.17 km

6.96 km

3.39 km

2.06 km

1.96 km

491 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

8.14 km

2.79 km

618 m

341 m

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Highest point (360 m)

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