Added: Jul 4, 2009
From: becogent1
Duration: 1:23
The route starts at Bells Bridge on National Route 7 of the National Cycle Network close to the Glasgow Science Centre. Heading west along the River Clyde, the route passes The Tall Ship before heading away from the rivers edge. The route used to follow the course of the disused Partick to Yoker railway, but the Glasgow Harbour area is being redeveloped so please look out for signed diversions. After passing close to the docks of Clydebank, the route joins the towpath of the Forth and Clyde Canal, passing under the Erskine Bridge, and past The Saltings Ecology Park into Bowling where the canal meets the Firth of Clyde and a marina is being developed. From Bowling, follow another old railway line into Dumbarton. Dumbarton Castle sits on Dumbarton Rock - a 240ft high volcanic plug jutting into the River Clyde - and is well worth a detour. After passing through Dumbarton, the route heads north away from the Firth of Clyde towards Loch Lomond, following the meandering and flood-prone River Leven on a traffic-free path passing through the communities of Renton, Alexandria and Balloch. From Balloch its a short hop to the Loch Lomond Shores Visitor Centre and the Balloch Castle Country Park. The route can be ridden in either direction. If you only want to ride one way then there are plenty of railway stations close to the route.
Channel: Sports
Tags: loch lomond glasgow balloch clyde armidillo bells bridge forth canal cycle
Rating: ( ratings) Views: 398 Comments: 4
becogent1 Says:
Jul 5, 2009 - I got that impression - didn't go alone ! Are there any particular parts that people should watch?
claire0101 Says:
Jul 5, 2009 - Hi. The main part where I get the Heeby Jeebies is Scotstoun/Yoker where the neds gather en-mass! My heart rate doubles there,not only because I'm cycling as fast as I can but because I'm so scared! (watch out for the flying empty Buckie bottles!) There's also lots of real isolated parts throughout where you expect to see a lone man in a dirty mac just round the bend! Cyclepaths=Psychopaths!
becogent1 Says:
Jul 5, 2009 - LOL - thanks for your advice. Happy cycling
trixientreats Says:
Jul 29, 2009 - LOL at the cheesy music........sounds like some 70's t.v show!! :0) Lovely pics though.........The Tullie Inn, many good memories there!! Well done you cycling all that way! xXx
MarkMillionaireGuru Says:
Aug 25, 2009 - Hiya I was just watching your video and I wanted to say that Glasgow to Loch Lomond is a really good video I love loch lomond myself it is a great place I was in Luss last sunday and recorded an amazing video that you can see on my channel I would love all feedback as well please Once again this is a great video
claire0101 Says:
Jul 4, 2009 - Hi. Thanks for video...great pics! It certainly is a great cycle to Loch Lomond. Everyone should be made aware though that it isn't entirely safe...there are many many dodgy characters along the route on the path(believe me,coz I've cycled it many times!) It's such a shame,because otherwise it is such a fantastic route! Thanks for the post anyway!