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Ruins of Lennox Castle – Lennox Castle Ruins loop from Lenzie

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Ruins of Lennox Castle – Lennox Castle Ruins loop from Lenzie

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Ruins of Lennox Castle – Lennox Castle Ruins loop from Lenzie

01:51

28.5km

220m

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: April 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.2 km for 330 m

After 16.4 km for 164 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.37 km

Curved Footbridge Over Forth and Clyde Canal

Highlight • Structure

3.95 km

Strathkelvin Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

The path has now been fully resurfaced (09/09/2022) between Kirkintilloch and Lennoxtown. Surface is like a race track but be careful it’s very popular with dog walkers.

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12.6 km

The ruined remains of Lennox Castle.

Originally built in ~1840 as a private property it was sold to The Glasgow Corporation (predecessor to the City Council) in 1927 and turned into a hospital for those with learning difficulties.

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12.6 km

Lennox Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The eerie ruins of Lennox Castle are situated in a secluded and rural spot. Built in the 1830s, the castle was converted into a psychiatric hospital in the early 20th …

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14.5 km

Winding Singletrack Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The best part of the route... very doable on a gravel bike

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16.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.50 km

8.30 km

4.80 km

2.60 km

2.35 km

839 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

5.56 km

1.05 km

738 m

217 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

10°C

93 %

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Ruins of Lennox Castle – Lennox Castle Ruins loop from Lenzie

Curved Footbridge Over Forth and Clyde Canal

Strathkelvin Railway Path