The Bowline Linear Park – River Leven loop from Garscadden

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The Bowline Linear Park – River Leven loop from Garscadden

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The Bowline Linear Park – River Leven loop from Garscadden

02:02

34.9km

90m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 30 m for 28 m

After 34.9 km for 28 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.84 km

Bankies Bike Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Standing on the banks of the Forth and Clyde canal in Clydebank is 'Bankies Bike' sculpture, a giant statue designed by artist John Crosby. The Forth and Clyde canal towpath …

Tip by

4.98 km

Bowling Basin and Harbour

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

At the moment there a lot of trees across the tow path between bowling and Knightswood but passable

Tip by

9.32 km

Antonine Wall

Ruins

10.4 km

Paton's Place

Highlight • Cafe

A small cafe/coffee shop. An ideal place to stop on your bike with outdoor seating available.

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10.4 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Start in front of Magic Cycles.
Quite handy for any last-minute bike-related supplies.

Tip by

10.7 km

The Bowline Linear Park

Highlight • Cycleway

This the new section of cycle path at Bowling Harbour this now goes over top of the shops below Magic cycles is worth a visit good stop for a coffee

Tip by

11.3 km

Bowling Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

old railway bridge & track now a cycle/walk track

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17.6 km

River Leven

Highlight • River

Wide paths on both sides of the bridge!

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26.0 km

Wooden Walkway in the Forest

Highlight • Structure

34.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

2.62 km

1.72 km

933 m

810 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

8.14 km

643 m

497 m

368 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

7°C

68 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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The Bowline Linear Park – River Leven loop from Garscadden

Bankies Bike Sculpture

Bowling Basin and Harbour

Paton's Place

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

The Bowline Linear Park

Bowling Railway Bridge

River Leven

Wooden Walkway in the Forest

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