Section 4 of 4, Clyde Coastal Path
Erskine Bridge to Milngavie
9.9 miles (15.9 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NS 456 716. Finish: NS 553 746. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 312 m of climbing and 289 m of descent; highest point 200 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Erskine Bridge.
- Bus stop
- Sempill Avenue, 760 m from the start. Directions NS 456 709
- Car parks
- Car park, 410 m from the start. Directions NS 458 713Car park, 420 m from the start. Directions NS 458 713Car park, 430 m from the start. Directions NS 458 713
Getting back
The section finishes at Milngavie. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Milngavie, 310 m from the finish. Directions NS 555 744
- Bus stops
- Milngavie, Milngavie Railway Station (at), 290 m from the finish. Directions NS 555 744Milngavie, Stewart Street (opp), 310 m from the finish. Directions NS 552 743Milngavie, Main Street (after), 320 m from the finish. Directions NS 553 742
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 41%, gravel and tracks 15%, earth, rock and mud 15%; the rest (27%) isn't recorded.
About 23% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 3 kissing gates, 5 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 65 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 4.9 miles in.
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