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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Forth and Clyde Canal loop from East Dunbartonshire

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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Forth and Clyde Canal loop from East Dunbartonshire

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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Forth and Clyde Canal loop from East Dunbartonshire

04:59

18.8km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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565 m

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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4.95 km

Public Footpath to Lennoxtown

Highlight • Trail

10.0 km

Milton of Campsie Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

Cute little space at the location of the old railway station. Ideal for a short break/refuelling stop.

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14.3 km

Forth and Clyde Canal

Highlight • Structure

14.7 km

View of the Canal

Highlight • Other

15.7 km

Stables Inn Canal View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Vintage Inn country pub with large beer garden next to canal. Very dog-friendly

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15.7 km

The Stables

Highlight • Cafe

On a nice day it’s the perfect little spot to take a wee break and grab a bite or a drink. It’s situated right on the tow path so you don’t need to worry about finding it!

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18.1 km

Cadder Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Cadder Parish Church of Scotland. There's a carpark next to the canal so you can start/finish the walk there, or further along the canal

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

2.53 km

2.24 km

665 m

425 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.41 km

6.35 km

980 m

842 m

665 m

565 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 20 June

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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Forth and Clyde Canal loop from East Dunbartonshire

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

Public Footpath to Lennoxtown

Milton of Campsie Tunnel

Forth and Clyde Canal

View of the Canal

Stables Inn Canal View

The Stables

Cadder Parish Church

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