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: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.94 km

Stockingfield Junction Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Stockingfield Junction is a spot along the canal between Maryhill and Ruchill in Glasgow, Scotland. It first opened back in 1777, closed in 1963, and was later restored and reopened …

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4.00 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The Forth and Clyde Canal was constructed in 1790. It was successful initially but closed in the 1960s. Today it's a leisure destination with a brilliant towpath making an ideal cycling outing.

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6.96 km

The Thomas Muir Heritage Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice and quiet cycle path. If you wanna go fast, the road is a better choice, both because of people + kids and because of the often bumpy terrain. Great for a relaxing cycle with great views.

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8.80 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

9.14 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Good straights and class scenery. Roots at certain sections growing under the tarmac, which can make it a bit of a tough getting the power down. Lovely views.

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13.6 km

Curved Footbridge Over Forth and Clyde Canal

Highlight • Structure

14.8 km

Strathkelvin Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

The path has now been fully resurfaced (09/09/2022) between Kirkintilloch and Lennoxtown. Surface is like a race track but be careful it’s very popular with dog walkers.

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40.6 km

Netherton Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely relaxing cycle

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41.7 km

Maryhill Locks

Highlight • Bridge

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

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42.6 km

River Kelvin

Lake

44.7 km

Former North Woodside Flint Mills

Ruins

45.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

6.28 km

5.42 km

2.10 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.3 km

4.46 km

238 m

166 m

165 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 18 April

12°C

3°C

33 %

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