Forth and Clyde Canal: Stockingfield Jcn to Kilsyth
The Forth & Clyde Canal was designed by the eminent civil engineer John Smeaton and completed in 1790. This stage leads from Stockingfield Junction in Maryhill, Glasgow out into the countryside, through the town of Kirkintilloch and on to Kilsyth.
Terrain
Variable grade surfaced towpath
Public Transport
Rail stations at Gilschochill near the start of the stage, and at Croy 2km from the end. There are also good bus links both from near the start, in Kirkintilloch town centre and in Kilsyth.
Start
Stockingfield canal junction, Maryhill.
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