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Loch Humphrey – Bowling Swing Bridge loop from Dalmuir

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Dalmuir And Mountblow

Loch Humphrey – Bowling Swing Bridge loop from Dalmuir

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Loch Humphrey – Bowling Swing Bridge loop from Dalmuir

06:45

24.4km

400m

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: July 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.80 km for 21 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.30 km

View of the River Clyde from Kilpatrick Hills

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The Kilpatrick Hills are a great place to get away and escape from it all. The walk up to Loch Humphrey is a case in point, this winding track is …

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5.91 km

View of Erskine Bridge

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in photo you would think it was 2 bridges but is only one, with the low clouds the reflection looks like it is a 100m down the river

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6.45 km

View of River Clyde from Kilpatrick Hills

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

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8.07 km

Loch Humphrey

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Loch Humphrey is a great place to sit! It is a really popular place for fishing, by members of the Bearsden Angling Club, who have a boat and a boat shed at the loch.

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8.46 km

Loch Humphrey

Lake

10.6 km

Black Linn Reservoir

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A small reservoir and a great spot for a break before tackling Doughnot Hill

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18.7 km

Bowling Railway Bridge

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old railway bridge & track now a cycle/walk track

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19.5 km

Bowling Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Recently renovated crossing with interpretation boards

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19.8 km

Narrowboats on the Forth and Clyde Canal

Highlight • River

20.5 km

Antonine Wall

Ruins

24.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

4.07 km

2.08 km

2.03 km

686 m

144 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

5.06 km

2.47 km

2.05 km

1.60 km

1.40 km

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 16 August

17°C

10°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 21, 2025,Kilpatrick Hills – Loch Humphrey loop from Dalmuir

Nice long walk for the dogs. Easy to follow trails. There are lots of branch off paths so follow the map closer to stay on track

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Loch Humphrey – Bowling Swing Bridge loop from Dalmuir

View of the River Clyde from Kilpatrick Hills

View of Erskine Bridge

View of River Clyde from Kilpatrick Hills

Loch Humphrey

Black Linn Reservoir

Bowling Railway Bridge

Bowling Swing Bridge

Narrowboats on the Forth and Clyde Canal

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