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The Slacks Summit – Bankies Bike Sculpture loop from Drumchapel

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The Slacks Summit – Bankies Bike Sculpture loop from Drumchapel

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The Slacks Summit – Bankies Bike Sculpture loop from Drumchapel

01:48

22.6km

380m

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: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 14.1 km for 21 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.35 km

The Slacks Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Slacks is a hill within the Kilpatrick Hills just north of Glasgow. It rises to an elevation of around 365 metres and offers panoramic views of the city of Glasgow, River Clyde and surrounding landscape.

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8.37 km

View from Kilpatrick Hills Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

10.4 km

View of River Clyde from Kilpatrick Hills

Highlight • River

Good spot to catch your breath before the final ascend to the loch

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14.5 km

Bowling Basin and Harbour

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

At the moment there a lot of trees across the tow path between bowling and Knightswood but passable

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18.5 km

Bankies Bike Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Standing on the banks of the Forth and Clyde canal in Clydebank is 'Bankies Bike' sculpture, a giant statue designed by artist John Crosby. The Forth and Clyde canal towpath …

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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.14 km

5.72 km

3.17 km

2.60 km

2.13 km

806 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

6.39 km

2.88 km

482 m

325 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

16°C

10°C

92 %

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The Slacks Summit – Bankies Bike Sculpture loop from Drumchapel

The Slacks Summit

View from Kilpatrick Hills Trig Point

View of River Clyde from Kilpatrick Hills

Bowling Basin and Harbour

Bankies Bike Sculpture

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