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

03:28

54.9km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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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13.0 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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14.3 km

Maryhill Locks

Highlight • Bridge

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

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14.6 km

River Kelvin

Lake

15.9 km

Lock 27 Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

32.1 km

St Mocha at Carbeth

Highlight • Cafe

Wonderful wee cafe that serves pizza as well. Open late through the summer, until 6pm from September-March. Try their Biskoff cheese cake, it’s a delight.

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