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Bishop Loch – Gravel Path Entrance loop from Gartloch

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Garthamlock, Craigend And Gartloch

Bishop Loch – Gravel Path Entrance loop from Gartloch

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Bishop Loch – Gravel Path Entrance loop from Gartloch

02:04

8.00km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.53 km

Bishop Loch

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The trails around Bishop Loch can become quite boggy after rain so be prepared for some hike-a-bike sections. The scenery is beautiful though with abundant wildlife throughout the area.

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2

2.53 km

Gravel Path Entrance

Highlight • Trail

There are houses being built on the west path, so you need to take the North one from Twinlaw Street

Tip by

4.26 km

West Pond

Lake

4

7.82 km

Gartloch Hospital Administration Building

Highlight • Historical Site

Gartloch Hospital was a mental health facility located on the Gartloch Road near the village of Gartcosh in Glasgow, Scotland. It opened in 1896 and was officially closed in 1996. It was managed by NHS Greater Glasgow.

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B

8.00 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.08 km

2.01 km

1.25 km

1.07 km

980 m

618 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

1.29 km

1.17 km

580 m

518 m

517 m

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