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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Glasgow Botanic Gardens Loop from St George's Cross

Charlotte Singleton

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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Glasgow Botanic Gardens Loop from St George's Cross

Charlotte Singleton planned a bike ride

July 8, 2021

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Glasgow Botanic Gardens Loop from St George's Cross

Moderate

02:41

44.5km

16.6km/h

290m

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.83 km

The Thomas Muir Heritage Trail

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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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9.01 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

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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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13.4 km

Curved Footbridge Over Forth and Clyde Canal

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14.7 km

Strathkelvin Railway Path

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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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32.3 km

Mugdock Gravel Trails

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Tranquil spot to explore gravel trails

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37.2 km

Free Bicycle Air Pump

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43.2 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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44.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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28.2 km

6.67 km

6.37 km

2.27 km

554 m

351 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

13.0 km

838 m

557 m

283 m

< 100 m

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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Glasgow Botanic Gardens Loop from St George's Cross

The Thomas Muir Heritage Trail

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

Curved Footbridge Over Forth and Clyde Canal

Strathkelvin Railway Path

Mugdock Gravel Trails

Free Bicycle Air Pump

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

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