Edinburgh to Glasgow Canals Walk
A long distance walk of 63 miles which is practically a Central Scotland coast to Coast from the Forth to the Clyde. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Haymarket Station, Edinburgh
Distance: 63 miles (101 km)
Grid Ref: NT239731
Climbing: 935 metres
Walk time: 25-32 hours
Days: 3-6
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
342 Glasgow, Paisley, Rutherglen and Kirkintilloch
OL38 Loch Lomond South, Dumbarton, Helensburgh, Drymen and Cove
348 Campsie Fells, Kilsyth, Strathblane and Fintry
349 Falkirk, Cumbernauld and Livingston
350 Edinburgh, Musselburgh and Queensferry
OL38 Loch Lomond South, Dumbarton, Helensburgh, Drymen and Cove
348 Campsie Fells, Kilsyth, Strathblane and Fintry
349 Falkirk, Cumbernauld and Livingston
350 Edinburgh, Musselburgh and Queensferry
Summary:
A route following wherever possible the towpaths of the Union and Forth and Clyde Canals from Edinburgh through Ratho, Broxburn, Linlithgow, Falkirk and Bonnybridge. Near the start point is the World Heritage Site of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh. In Glasgow the route links in to the city's numerous pathways and cycleways providing access to the start of the West Highland Way at Milngavie and also the Clyde Walkway. (Source: LDWA)
Useful Links:
Walk Highlands
Long Distance Walkers Association
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