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Maryhill Locks – Netherton Viaduct loop from Hyndland

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Maryhill Locks – Netherton Viaduct loop from Hyndland

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Maryhill Locks – Netherton Viaduct loop from Hyndland

02:45

42.8km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 25 m for 67 m

After 42.8 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.49 km

Maryhill Locks

Highlight • Bridge

Crossroads of the Kelvin Walkway and the Forth and Clyde Canal towpath

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3.51 km

Netherton Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely relaxing cycle

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4.49 km

Picnic Table and Benches

Highlight • Rest Area

Solid bench for a nice break

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7.17 km

Free Bicycle Air Pump

Highlight • Cycleway

9.77 km

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

Highlight • Monument

The start of the West Highland Way is very urban, and the first section will feel more like a country park. Good paths and signs will lead you out of the town towards Loch Lomond.

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20.2 km

St Mocha at Carbeth

Highlight • Cafe

Wonderful wee cafe that serves pizza as well. Open late through the summer, until 6pm from September-March. Try their Biskoff cheese cake, it’s a delight.

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24.5 km

Wooden Boardwalk Path

Highlight • Trail

Short stretch on a wooden deck

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30.9 km

Mugdock Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The final point of the Katrine Aqueducts as the water travels from The Trossachs to Milngavie to serve drinking water to the people of Glasgow.
Built in the late 1800's, …

Tip by

40.7 km

River Kelvin

Lake

42.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

12.0 km

8.58 km

4.58 km

1.46 km

353 m

132 m

Surfaces

35.9 km

5.01 km

1.09 km

383 m

358 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

24°C

14°C

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Maryhill Locks – Netherton Viaduct loop from Hyndland

Maryhill Locks

Netherton Viaduct

Picnic Table and Benches

Free Bicycle Air Pump

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

St Mocha at Carbeth

Wooden Boardwalk Path

Mugdock Reservoir

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