Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Stockingfield Junction Bridge loop from High Street

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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Stockingfield Junction Bridge loop from High Street

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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Stockingfield Junction Bridge loop from High Street

02:25

38.9km

210m

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: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 57 m for 14 m

After 38.9 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.03 km

Tradeston Footbridge

Highlight • Structure

smart modern footbridge over the Clyde

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2.13 km

The Clyde Walkway runs for 40 miles (60km) along the river through varied and beautiful Lanarkshire countryside. Many stretches are also suitable for cycling. Check visitlanarkshire.com/plan-your-trip/routes-guides/clyde-walkway for more information.

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8.25 km

River Kelvin

Lake

9.64 km

Netherton Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely relaxing cycle

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23.1 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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23.4 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

25.3 km

The Thomas Muir Heritage Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice and quiet cycle path. If you wanna go fast, the road is a better choice, both because of people + kids and because of the often bumpy terrain. Great for a relaxing cycle with great views.

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28.2 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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29.3 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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