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Central Scotland

North Lanarkshire

Lochend Loch – Forth and Clyde Canal loop from Gartcosh

Bike touring routes & trails

Central Scotland

North Lanarkshire

Lochend Loch – Forth and Clyde Canal loop from Gartcosh

Moderate

3.0

(1)

4

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Lochend Loch – Forth and Clyde Canal loop from Gartcosh

03:27

56.2km

360m

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 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 15.3 km for 23 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.01 km

Lochend Loch

Highlight • Natural

Set in the beautiful Drumpellier Park, Lochend Loch is one of two natural lochs here. With a number of light gravel paths through the woodland and around the lochs it's …

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2

8.77 km

Strathkelvin Railway Path: Kirkintilloch to Muirhead

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is the leg of the Strathkelvin Railway Path from Kirkintilloch to Muirhead. It is quite well maintained, suitable for most bikes.

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3

17.7 km

Forth and Clyde Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

A delightful stretch of the canal.

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19.1 km

Ruins

Ruins

5

23.3 km

Auchinstarry Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Delightful spot for rest.

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6

28.9 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Near Banton

Highlight • Cycleway

Spacious tarmac path, this section being amongst the best.

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54.8 km

Gartcosh Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

B

56.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

19.6 km

5.43 km

4.73 km

1.09 km

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.1 km

13.1 km

1.90 km

1.63 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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