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Maryhill Locks – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Gilshochill

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Maryhill Locks – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Gilshochill

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Maryhill Locks – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Gilshochill

04:31

62.2km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 70 m for 15 m

After 3.67 km for 27 m

After 62.2 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.86 km

Maryhill Locks

Highlight • Bridge

Crossroads of the Kelvin Walkway and the Forth and Clyde Canal towpath

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3.84 km

River Kelvin

Lake

16.7 km

Winding Gravel Path Through Rolling Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

19.0 km

West Highland Way at Blanefield

Highlight • Trail

Nice path, but watch out for the many walkers

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29.1 km

Kirkhouse Wood

Forest

30.1 km

Katrine Aqueduct Pipe Track

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A gravel track that follows the trail of the Katrine Aqueducts that brings Glasgow's drinking water all the way from the Trossachs to Milngavie. Look out for exposed sections of …

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38.6 km

Strathkelvin Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Traffic-free cycle path connecting Kirkintilloch to Strathblane. Well-paved and flat, stunning views of the Campsies.

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51.4 km

Curved Footbridge Over Forth and Clyde Canal

Highlight • Structure

55.8 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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56.2 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

61.0 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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62.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

14.5 km

8.45 km

5.36 km

2.42 km

2.16 km

316 m

Surfaces

34.0 km

20.3 km

5.20 km

1.47 km

1.04 km

285 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

10°C

95 %

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Maryhill Locks – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Gilshochill

Maryhill Locks

Winding Gravel Path Through Rolling Hills

West Highland Way at Blanefield

Katrine Aqueduct Pipe Track

Strathkelvin Railway Path

Curved Footbridge Over Forth and Clyde Canal

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

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