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Monklands Canal Path – Peaceful Country Road loop from Kirkwood

Monklands Canal Path – Peaceful Country Road loop from Kirkwood

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Monklands Canal Path – Peaceful Country Road loop from Kirkwood

02:09

43.9km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.29 km

Monklands Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

Great cross country mountain biking

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5.73 km

Lochend Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice Cafe and warm welcome here.

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12.6 km

Peaceful Country Road

Highlight • Trail

Very peaceful road, loads of potholes.

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17.6 km

Thomas Muir Trail

Highlight • Trail

Join the trail behind McDonald’s and it runs alongside the river all the way up to Milton of Campsie/ Lennoxtown/ Campsie Hills and further on. Lovely picturesque journey!

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26.7 km

Auchinstarry Quarry

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just off the forth and clyde canal path is a great place to stop for a break on way to the kelpies. There's also a short trek up to the …

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43.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

20.4 km

1.21 km

891 m

448 m

103 m

Surfaces

41.6 km

1.65 km

525 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 23 July

19°C

12°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Monklands Canal Path – Peaceful Country Road loop from Kirkwood

Monklands Canal Path

Lochend Visitor Centre

Peaceful Country Road

Thomas Muir Trail

Auchinstarry Quarry

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