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Maryhill Locks – Glasgow Botanic Gardens loop from Hillhead

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Maryhill Locks – Glasgow Botanic Gardens loop from Hillhead

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Maryhill Locks – Glasgow Botanic Gardens loop from Hillhead

03:20

52.5km

550m

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 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.9 km for 164 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.57 km

River Kelvin

Lake

3.58 km

Maryhill Locks

Highlight • Bridge

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

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4.60 km

Netherton Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely relaxing cycle

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5.58 km

Picnic Table and Benches

Highlight • Rest Area

Solid bench for a nice break

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8.26 km

Free Bicycle Air Pump

Highlight • Cycleway

19.8 km

Forest

24.0 km

World War I Memorial Archway

Highlight • Other

24.9 km

Philippa York (Robert Millar) Mural

Highlight • Monument

Appeared in Spring 2021

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27.1 km

Crow Road Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

51.9 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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52.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

17.2 km

6.51 km

3.54 km

1.54 km

100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

11.6 km

752 m

383 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

8°C

98 %

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Maryhill Locks – Glasgow Botanic Gardens loop from Hillhead

Maryhill Locks

Netherton Viaduct

Picnic Table and Benches

Free Bicycle Air Pump

World War I Memorial Archway

Philippa York (Robert Millar) Mural

Crow Road Viewpoint

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

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