Forth and Clyde Canal: Bowling to Stockingfield Jcn
The Forth & Clyde Canal was designed by the eminent civil engineer John Smeaton and completed in 1790. This first stage is an accessible, easy walk with excellent transport links along a historic waterway cutting a green and pleasant course through the city.
Terrain
Variable grade surfaced towpath
Public Transport
Rail stations at Bowling by the start, and at Gilschochill near the end of the stage. There is access to bus stops at various points.
Start
Bowling station.
Users' reports
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