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View of Glasgow – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Bishopbriggs

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East Dunbartonshire

View of Glasgow – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Bishopbriggs

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(2)

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View of Glasgow – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Bishopbriggs

01:18

18.7km

170m

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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

2.92 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

2

8.89 km

Blairskaith Linn Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Hidden waterfall, worth a visit if you’re near

Tip by

3

9.39 km

View of Glasgow

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

15.3 km

Cadder Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Cadder Parish Church of Scotland. There's a carpark next to the canal so you can start/finish the walk there, or further along the canal

Tip by

5

15.5 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.

Tip by

B

18.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.33 km

4.93 km

3.20 km

3.14 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

4.25 km

2.96 km

178 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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