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

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

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

02:57

50.8km

200m

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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 27.5 km for 84 m

After 27.7 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.78 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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7.12 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

8.97 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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11.9 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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13.9 km

Maryhill Locks

Highlight • Bridge

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

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15.5 km

Lock 27 Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

29.9 km

Bell's Bridge

Highlight • River

Bell's Bridge is a pedestrian and cycle bridge spanning the River Clyde.

It was originally constructed in 1988 as a temporary link for the Garden Festival, connecting the SECC (Scottish …

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36.0 km

River Kelvin

Lake

38.0 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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48.6 km

Curved Footbridge Over Forth and Clyde Canal

Highlight • Structure

50.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.1 km

5.02 km

1.86 km

1.53 km

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

5.59 km

805 m

524 m

220 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

21°C

15°C

30 %

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

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

The Thomas Muir Heritage Trail

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

Maryhill Locks

Lock 27 Bar

Bell's Bridge

Stockingfield Junction Bridge

Curved Footbridge Over Forth and Clyde Canal

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