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Glasgow Botanic Gardens – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath Runde von Kelvinbridge

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Glasgow Botanic Gardens – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath Runde von Kelvinbridge

Lisa planned a bike ride

September 15, 2021

Glasgow Botanic Gardens – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath Runde von Kelvinbridge

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05:25

86.0km

15.9km/h

870m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 58.2 km for 173 m

After 67.0 km for 65 m

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4.32 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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10.4 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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36.0 km

Carron Reservoir Dam

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Opened in 1939 Carron Valley Reservoir provides water for about 135,000 people. There are nice easy trails around the reservoir or the managed woodland or use this as a base …

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52.8 km

Crow Road Climb from Lennoxtown

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One of the Top 💯 climbs, nice viewpoint halfway up.

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69.5 km

Curved Footbridge Over Forth and Clyde Canal

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74.5 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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86.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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35.1 km

23.4 km

19.7 km

5.43 km

1.85 km

619 m

Surfaces

69.1 km

13.9 km

1.69 km

654 m

653 m

< 100 m

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Glasgow Botanic Gardens – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath Runde von Kelvinbridge

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

The Thomas Muir Heritage Trail

Carron Reservoir Dam

Crow Road Climb from Lennoxtown

Curved Footbridge Over Forth and Clyde Canal

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

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