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

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

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

07:04

113km

1,430m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 15.0 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.64 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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3.69 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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5.75 km

Possil Marsh Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

9.26 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

9.60 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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16.8 km

Antonine Wall

Ruins

18.2 km

Forth and Clyde Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

A delightful stretch of the canal.

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19.7 km

Ruins

22.5 km

Drumbreck Marsh Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

30.6 km

Tak Ma Doon Road Viewing and Picnic Area

Viewpoint

40.3 km

Middlethird Wood

Forest

86.7 km

John Muir Way Gravel Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

From Burncrook's reservoir the JMW undulates with some short steep climbs and descents before flowing down some lovely narrow gravel trails through the woods (although much of this has recently …

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98.6 km

Craigallian Loch

Highlight • Historical Site

On the path beside Craigallian Lock is a commemorative plaque regarding the Craigallian Fire, which was a legendary place which spawned a number of climbing communities in the area, and …

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103 km

Milngavie Pond

Lake

109 km

River Kelvin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot on the river with shingle beach.

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111 km

River Kelvin

Lake

113 km

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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113 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.2 km

36.4 km

22.5 km

9.67 km

3.86 km

3.70 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.6 km

33.5 km

22.2 km

6.25 km

1.69 km

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (20 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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