Section 2 of 6, Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath
Lambhill to Auchinstarry
11.8 miles (19 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: NS 572 690. Finish: NS 719 769. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 30 m of climbing and 30 m of descent; highest point 54 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Lambhill.
- Stations
- Gilshochill, 470 m from the start. Directions NS 573 694Summerston, 790 m from the start. Directions NS 567 696
- Bus stops
- Ruchill, Leighton Street/ Brassey Street, 240 m from the start. Directions NS 573 688Ruchill, Curzon Street/ No 178, 240 m from the start. Directions NS 573 688Cadder, Thornton Street/ Cadder Road, 290 m from the start. Directions NS 573 693
- Car parks
- Car park, 420 m from the start. Directions NS 568 691Car park, 450 m from the start. Directions NS 573 685Car park, 450 m from the start. Directions NS 573 685
Getting back
The section finishes at Auchinstarry. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Auchenstarry, B802 at Auchinstarry Farm, 120 m from the finish. Directions NS 720 768Auchenstarry, B802 southbound, 150 m from the finish. Directions NS 720 768Kilsyth, Howe Road after Manse Road, 320 m from the finish. Directions NS 717 771
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.
On the way: 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 5 m.
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