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Cycling along the Forth & Clyde Canal

Cycling the Forth & Clyde Canal towpath has never been easier or safer, and it's the perfect way to keep the whole family fit and healthy.

There's nothing quite as invigorating or stress relieving as getting on a bike and cycling through miles of beautiful countryside. The 35 miles of towpath has been restored with the cyclist in mind - it's safe, traffic free, pollution free and an ideal route for cyclists of all levels.

Check our Canal Works & Boater's Updates page for details of current canal and towpath works along the Forth & Clyde Canal.

Which route?

Sustrans Route 754 follows the canal towpath from Bowling to Edinburgh, so you can cycle across Scotland. The towpath between Dalmuir and Bowling forms part of the scenic Glasgow to Loch Lomond cycleway.

Buy the NCN Forth & Clyde Cycle Route map from Sustrans or view their online mapping here.

Safe cycling

  • Please alert walkers by ringing your bell and always give way to walkers.
  • The towpath is often only 1m wide, and can be wet and uneven. Take extra care. It is being upgraded and widened in sections.
  • Dismount at all road crossings, bridges, aqueducts and blind bends and at canal weirs, including cobbled weirs.
  • Do not speed, speed causes accidents!
  • Outdoor Trax - Bike, canoe and kayak hire

    As well as providing excellent bike, canoe and kayak Hire Equipment for you to enjoy along the Canals, Tow Path and other linked routes we can also offer Climbing and Canoeing with Instructors, great for Schools, clubs and other groups!

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