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Forth and Clyde Canal – Strathkelvin Railway Path loop from Kirkintilloch

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Forth and Clyde Canal – Strathkelvin Railway Path loop from Kirkintilloch

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Forth and Clyde Canal – Strathkelvin Railway Path loop from Kirkintilloch

06:15

23.4km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.20 km

Forth and Clyde Canal

Highlight • Structure

1.56 km

View of the Canal

Highlight • Other

2.60 km

Stables Inn Canal View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Vintage Inn country pub with large beer garden next to canal. Very dog-friendly

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11.2 km

Blairskaith Muir Summit

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A summit with trig point easily accessible through a sheep gate by the main path. Start of path can be very boggy!

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14.5 km

Wee Bridge in Lennox Forest

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16.1 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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23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

3.67 km

2.76 km

1.72 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.67 km

6.79 km

3.72 km

2.42 km

1.55 km

1.25 km

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 21 August

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Forth and Clyde Canal – Strathkelvin Railway Path loop from Kirkintilloch

Forth and Clyde Canal

View of the Canal

Stables Inn Canal View

Blairskaith Muir Summit

Wee Bridge in Lennox Forest

Strathkelvin Railway Path

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