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: October 15, 2025

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Train Station

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3.99 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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8.80 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

16.9 km

Forth and Clyde Canal

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A delightful stretch of the canal.

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22.4 km

View of Auchinstarry Marina

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Delightful spot for rest.

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27.5 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Near Banton

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Spacious tarmac path, this section being amongst the best.

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36.9 km

The Falkirk Wheel

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Lovely cafe, also just a good spot with benches to take a break when riding along the canals

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37.3 km

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

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The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world. This feat of engineering stands at 115 feet tall and, using the power of eight domestic kettles, transfers …

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56.1 km

Ruins

65.3 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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71.5 km

Stockingfield Junction Bridge

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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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73.7 km

Former North Woodside Flint Mills

Ruins

74.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.5 km

1.13 km

479 m

173 m

123 m

Surfaces

72.1 km

1.31 km

516 m

283 m

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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