Stockingfield Junction Bridge – Glasgow Botanic Gardens loop from Hillhead

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Stockingfield Junction Bridge – Glasgow Botanic Gardens loop from Hillhead

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Stockingfield Junction Bridge – Glasgow Botanic Gardens loop from Hillhead

00:54

15.4km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.7 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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718 m

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Highlight • Structure

Across the river from the cycle path is Glasgow Botanic Gardens, which are well worth a visit. You find beautiful seasonal gardens and glasshouses containing tropical plants, most notably the …

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3.51 km

Maryhill Locks

Highlight • Bridge

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

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4.46 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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5.52 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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6.20 km

Lambhill Stables and Roman Soldier Sculpture

Highlight • Historical Site

few interesting historical spot and so peaceful beautiful spot

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8.48 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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12.5 km

Serpent Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

14.7 km

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Highlight • Rest Area

The botanic gardens are a documented collection of plants with the first consideration to conservation and preservation. It was set up in 1817 by a wealthy local botanist. Today they …

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