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Forth and Clyde Canal – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Kirkintilloch

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East Dunbartonshire

Forth and Clyde Canal – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Kirkintilloch

Hard

3

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Forth and Clyde Canal – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Kirkintilloch

07:27

28.0km

300m

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

668 m

Southbank Walkway

Highlight • Cycleway

2

1.91 km

Forth and Clyde Canal

Highlight • Structure

3

2.27 km

View of the Canal

Highlight • Other

4

3.30 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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5

5.87 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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6

6.04 km

Cadder Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Cadder Parish Church of Scotland. There's a carpark next to the canal so you can start/finish the walk there, or further along the canal

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7

12.9 km

Public Footpath to Lennoxtown

Highlight • Trail

8

18.5 km

Lennox Forest Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Easy access to a variety of hiking paths in the area. Some paths start as small dirt tracks and are difficult to spot, they’re on the north end.

Tip by

B

28.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

7.76 km

3.34 km

2.63 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

8.62 km

4.32 km

1.51 km

1.30 km

391 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Monday 19 October

12°C

8°C

95 %

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