Moderate: Cycle Lock 27 -Kilpatrick Brae- Bowling harbour
Details
With some bike and hikes coming up, i'm planning on a couple of cycle rides to try and improve fitness.
This route is the popular Forth & Clyde canal path from the west end of Glasgow to Old Kilpatrick, we'll then turn onto the more difficult and well known Kilpatrick brae track for some hill practice. We'll come back the same way and so it's easy to do as much as you fancy. It's definitely not a race - it's all about improving/safely getting practice. It's a good broad track, though more gravelly near the top, we can aim for Loch Humphrey- i'll definitely be pushing the bike up at some points. We'll return down the brae same way to Old Kilpatrick and cycle the 2km approx to Bowling Harbour for lunch at Patons place cafe/sit outside.
After lunch planning to return along the canal to Lock 27. If folk require there's even the luxury possible of getting the train back 😲.
Meet at Lock 27 pub on the canal; https://maps.app.goo.gl/EN5reyGL9fve7znx7
Lock 27 is at the top of Crow road (Its a cul de sac/road end) and there's free on street parking.
A mountain or gravel bike is recommended, though a hire bike/hybrid is possible too.
For any queries on day i'm on 07901 987769.
ROUTE
Mainly NCN Route 7 Lock 27- Bowling harbour- Lock 27
CYCLE STATS
Distance: 37km, 22.6 miles total
Ascent: 456m total
Time: 4 hours
SUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organiser.
The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling, mountaineering and cycling are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
PACE
We will cycle as a group at a **moderate pace**
CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared.
WEATHER FORECAST
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel, or move it to a different day.
*MWIS
LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will be at Lock 27 (Public house) for 9.20 to start cycling at 9.30.
Please arrive ready to cycle and we will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.
RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.
Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.
If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the cycle.