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: February 12, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.48 km for 27 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.66 km

Maryhill Locks

Highlight • Bridge

Crossroads of the Kelvin Walkway and the Forth and Clyde Canal towpath

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4.68 km

Netherton Viaduct

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Lovely relaxing cycle

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5.64 km

River Kelvin

Lake

14.1 km

Mugdock Loch

Lake

14.5 km

Mugdock Castle

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Mugdock Castle stands on a rocky promontory which rises gently on its eastern and southern approaches but falls steeply away to the north and west. Protection to the east, north …

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18.1 km

View of the Campsie Fells

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18.9 km

Viewpoint

23.0 km

Mugdock Gravel Trails

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Tranquil spot to explore gravel trails

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23.7 km

Bardowie Reservoir Gauge Basin

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an aesthetically pleasing gauge basin

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23.9 km

Mugdock Reservoir

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The final point of the Katrine Aqueducts as the water travels from The Trossachs to Milngavie to serve drinking water to the people of Glasgow.
Built in the late 1800's, …

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35.9 km

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

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Across the river from the cycle path is Glasgow Botanic Gardens, which are well worth a visit. You find beautiful seasonal gardens and glasshouses containing tropical plants, most notably the …

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37.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

10.7 km

6.77 km

4.52 km

1.68 km

760 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

7.37 km

3.41 km

2.49 km

818 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 April

12°C

0°C

58 %

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