Possibly the shortest and easiest C2C route in the country starting at Bowling to the west of Glasgow and stretching across Central Scotland to Leith this is a relitively flat route almost exclusively on Canal or cycle paths.
I alighted from the train on a bright and dry morning to begin the exploration of the route from Bowling to Leith. Today I was stopping at Falkirk as I have already done the Falkirk to Leith leg before. At the basin in Bowling there is a bike shop and a cafe and the start of the route.
The surface is tarmaced and in good condition and makes for pleasent cycling. The first points of interest on the route are the Dalmuir drop lock, the first in the UK and the Beardmore sculpture.
The canal winds it’s way through Knightswood, Kelvnside and Bishopbriggs finally leaving Glasgow and heading for Kirkintilloch and Kilsyth. Wildlife is rife along the canal I saw these two just lazing around by the bank!
I made my way past Auchinstarry Basin the surface still in great condition towards Bonnybridge and Falkirk. I stopped for lunch at the wheel and made my way to the station and back to Fife.
A great ride this part of the C2C. Was 31 miles with 1000 ft of climb.
