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Central Scotland

North Lanarkshire

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Clyde Cycleway loop from Bellshill

Bike touring routes & trails

Central Scotland

North Lanarkshire

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Clyde Cycleway loop from Bellshill

Moderate

3.0

(2)

15

riders

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Clyde Cycleway loop from Bellshill

04:00

65.4km

320m

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 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

29.4 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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29.7 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

3

34.5 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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4

35.6 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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37.6 km

Firhill Basin

Lake

6

42.1 km

Glasgow Green

Highlight • Historical Site

With ice cream truck

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7

44.7 km

Dalmarnock Smart Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

This eye-catching bridge carries a pedestrian walkway and cycle path across the River Clyde, as well as a range of power, telecommunications and IT connections.

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8

46.9 km

Red Bridge Over River

Highlight • Bridge

9

48.4 km

Clyde Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Great way out (or into) Glasgow heading South East. Car free track with good surface following the Clyde.

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10

49.5 km

Clyde Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

56.7 km

River Clyde

Lake

B

65.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.9 km

12.2 km

7.79 km

4.87 km

1.05 km

531 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

19.8 km

3.96 km

3.38 km

810 m

663 m

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Saturday 4 July

16°C

13°C

86 %

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