Section 3 of 6, Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath
Auchinstarry to Tamfourhill
9.9 miles (15.9 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NS 719 769. Finish: NS 858 796. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 45 m of climbing and 19 m of descent; highest point 77 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Auchinstarry.
- Bus stops
- Auchenstarry, B802 at Auchinstarry Farm, 120 m from the start. Directions NS 720 768Auchenstarry, B802 southbound, 150 m from the start. Directions NS 720 768Kilsyth, Howe Road after Manse Road, 320 m from the start. Directions NS 717 771
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 130 m from the start. Directions NS 719 770Car park (free), 210 m from the start. Directions NS 720 767Car park, 230 m from the start. Directions NS 721 767
Getting back
The section finishes at Tamfourhill. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Brodick Place, 280 m from the finish. Directions NS 860 797Bus stop, 330 m from the finish. Directions NS 856 798Bus stop, 360 m from the finish. Directions NS 856 799
Planning the Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath
- Planning the whole trail: scotlandsgreattrails.com.
- Walkhighlands describes the Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath, stage by stage.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 100%.
Almost all off road.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 34 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 9.1 miles in.
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