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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Stockingfield Junction Bridge loop from Hillhead

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Stockingfield Junction Bridge loop from Hillhead

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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Stockingfield Junction Bridge loop from Hillhead

02:11

35.2km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9 m for 9 m

After 35.2 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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706 m

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Highlight • Structure

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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3.89 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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15.9 km

Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

16.4 km

Peathill Wood

Forest

20.3 km

Steep Muddy Trail Between Upper Carlston Farm and Muirhead Farm

Highlight • Trail

The section between Upper Carlston farm and Muirhead farm is currently impassable riding the bike. I would recommend taking the Campsie Rd. to Lenoxton

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26.3 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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26.7 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

28.5 km

The Thomas Muir Heritage Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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30.8 km

Lambhill Stables and Roman Soldier Sculpture

Highlight • Historical Site

few interesting historical spot and so peaceful beautiful spot

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32.5 km

Stockingfield Junction Bridge

Highlight • Monument

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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35.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

9.58 km

5.88 km

4.81 km

1.74 km

785 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

11.1 km

6.98 km

2.79 km

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

10°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Stockingfield Junction Bridge loop from Hillhead

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

Trig Point

Steep Muddy Trail Between Upper Carlston Farm and Muirhead Farm

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

The Thomas Muir Heritage Trail

Lambhill Stables and Roman Soldier Sculpture

Stockingfield Junction Bridge

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