The Bowline Linear Park – Bowling Harbour loop from Dumbarton East

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The Bowline Linear Park – Bowling Harbour loop from Dumbarton East

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The Bowline Linear Park – Bowling Harbour loop from Dumbarton East

00:40

11.3km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 23 m for 17 m

After 11.3 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6 m

Dumbarton East Railway Station

Highlight • Structure

Stop with direct connections to Glasgow every half hour (and even Edinburgh).

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4.81 km

Bowling Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

old railway bridge & track now a cycle/walk track

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5.41 km

The Bowline Linear Park

Highlight • Cycleway

This the new section of cycle path at Bowling Harbour this now goes over top of the shops below Magic cycles is worth a visit good stop for a coffee

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5.72 km

Paton's Place

Highlight • Cafe

A small cafe/coffee shop. An ideal place to stop on your bike with outdoor seating available.

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5.72 km

Bowling Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Get yourself a coffee at the cafe and sit down by the water and enjoy it

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5.72 km

Millennium Milepost 116

Highlight • Cycleway

Watch out for fallen trees across tow path

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5.73 km

Pavilion Place

Highlight • Cafe

A nice cafe, decent coffee and food and pleasant service. There's also a bike shop next door.

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5.73 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Start in front of Magic Cycles.
Quite handy for any last-minute bike-related supplies.

Tip by

11.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

421 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

13°C

7°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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The Bowline Linear Park – Bowling Harbour loop from Dumbarton East

Dumbarton East Railway Station

Bowling Railway Bridge

The Bowline Linear Park

Paton's Place

Bowling Harbour

Millennium Milepost 116

Pavilion Place

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

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