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Union Canal towpath, Falkirk

Union Canal towpath, Falkirk

Union Canal towpath, Falkirk

Union Canal towpath.

Union Canal towpath is lit with alternating colours.

Cycle route signage at the Falkirk Wheel.

It's great that the path from Netherton Road to the Forth & Clyde Canal towpath has been widened and resurfaced, but those bollards are just in the way at the point of a blind corner. Put them at the road end of the path where they would be … [more]

Details of the steps down from the Stockingfield Bridge. There is a wheeling ramp (with the usual problems they entail), but once the bridge is properly open, using the main ramp will be far more attractive for those cycling. See also … [more]

Stepped access from the Stockingfield Bridge down to the canalside path towards Gilshochill. See also #186428.

The bridge is no longer open. Barriers across the eastern end.

The main arc of the new Stockingfield Junction bridge appears to be unofficially open, but the branch to Ruchill still has barriers. The steps provide a direct route option for pedestrians not needing the ramp.

Some artwork can be found alongside the new Stockingfield Junction bridge.

The new Stockingfield Junction bridge on the Forth & Clyde Canal.

The ramp up to the Forth & Clyde Canal towpath from Lochburn Road has been made wider and resurfaced.

The main arc of the new Stockingfield Junction bridge appears to be unofficially open.

The main arc of the new Stockingfield Junction bridge appears to be unofficially open.

@scottishcanals the approach to the canal at Stockingfield is blocked by a car https://t.co/YGzt9A4nhx

Why advertise that the access ramps are open onto towpath at Stockingfield then allow vans to park on them forcing people into deep mud?. And I walked round from the house the other evening with yard brush to clean glass off I mentioned … [more]

The new Stockingfield Bridge awaiting opening.

Replacement hairpin bend ramp connecting the canal towpath to Lochburn Road.

The towpath of the Forth & Clyde Canal at Stockingfield Junction has reopened, with just the bridge remaining closed.

The towpath of the Forth & Clyde Canal at Stockingfield Junction has reopened, with just the bridge remaining closed.

Oh good. Cobbles https://t.co/jb9o6qoSez

The stepped footbridge over the Forth & Clyde Canal at Westerton has had wheeling ramps added at one side.

The path from the Forth & Clyde Canal footbridge at Old Farm Road over to Netherton Road is in a very poor condition (still). What doesn't show up in the photograph is the step between the asphalt surface and the washed-out unsealed path.

The new bridge at Stockingfield Junction is taking shape.

Amongst the shop units under the Bowline path are a café and a bike shop.

A ramp and steps connect the canal towpath to the Bowline path.

The route sign at the Bowline junction, east of Bowling. NCN7 is now signed via the new Bowline route, while NCN754 continues along the canal towpath. In the Clydebank direction, NCN7 is incorrectly shown in brackets.

A choice of routes approaching Bowling.

A broken sign on the Forth & Clyde Canal towpath at Dalmuir.

No change to the barrier at the Kelvindale access to the Forth & Clyde Canal.

The traffic signals poles have been damaged.

Progress on the bridge under construction at Stockingfield Junction, looking through the worksite gate.

a cyclist leant their bike here. Only explanation https://t.co/vmLh9GKEKP

The canal path access next to the Centre81 community centre is now opened. There are steps and a hair-pin bend ramp. The community centre also has some cycle parking.

Surface dressing has been applied to the canal towpath between Yoker and Clydebank.

Surface dressing has been applied to the canal towpath between Yoker and Clydebank.

Surface dressing has been applied to the canal towpath between Yoker and Clydebank.

Surface dressing has been applied to the canal towpath between Yoker and Clydebank.

Surface dressing has been applied to the canal towpath between Yoker and Clydebank.

Surface dressing has been applied to the canal towpath between Yoker and Clydebank.

Forth & Clyde Canal under the M80 bridge Location: , Castlecary (Scotland, UK)

Forth & Clyde Canal M80 bridge Location: , Castlecary (Scotland, UK)

Sign at Banknock

A new canal towpath access point has been created at the Centre81 community centre in Whitecrook. UPDATE: Now open.

A new steps and ramp access to the canal towpath is being built at the Centre81 community centre in Whitecrook. The towpath here has been resurfaced over a short distance.

Paths on both sides of the canal at Linnvale have bumpy surfaces.

Lack of verge trimming has lead to the LED catseyes being, in a number of cases like here on the left, completely covered over.

The little bridge across the Forth & Clyde Canal in Clydebank appears to have stuck. Access is still available across the main bridge at the shopping centre, but this is often busy with pedestrians, making this a preferred route for cycling … [more]

The resurfaced section of the Forth & Clyde Canal towpath will tie into the work at Stockingfield Junction, where a bridge is being built across the canal.

Although the main towpath has been resurfaced, nothing has been done about the poor connection from the towpath to the path to Vaila Street. In addition to local access, this is important for making connections between the canal and … [more]

A section of Forth & Clyde Canal towpath has been resurfaced, between Cadder and Stockingfield.

The signs for the Forth & Clyde Canal diversion (see #155655) are no longer pointing the correct ways.

Still no connection between the towpath and Great Western Road on the south side of the dual carriageway. But a clear worn desire line up the embankment. The north side access at #145337 is left on, left off on the eastbound carriageway, … [more]

Ponding and tree root damage on the rebuilt section of canal path at Blairdardie.

The lack of sweeping on the canal path means the LED catseyes are starting to disappear into the extended verge.

Work progressing on the new bridge across the Forth & Clyde Canal at Stockingfield Junction.

The traffic signals at Lochburn Road are now operational, and the low-level cycle signals give a head-start of a few seconds before the main signals change.

Poor lumpy asphalt surface on bridge over Forth & Clyde Canal.

Traffic signals being installed on Lochburn Road at the canal bridge. Low-level cycle signals have been included for cyclists going along Lochburn Road. [Now they are operational, the low-level signals give cyclists a head-start of a few … [more]

Signage relating to the Stockingfield Junction canal towpath closure for construction of a new bridge.

The Forth & Clyde Canal towpath is now shut at Stockingfield Junction for construction of a new bridge. Signed diversions have been put in place. In the opposite direction, the closure is at Ruchill Street. On the opposite bank, the path … [more]

A map showing the full diversion route for the Stockingfield canal towpath closure. Similar signs are located at the Kelvin Aqueduct and at Stockingfield Junction itself, possibly elsewhere too. The canal towpath is open up to … [more]

Permanent route signs and temporary diversion signs relating to the Stockingfield canal path closure, but who would know? The temporary diversion signs should be yellow. The canal towpath is open up to Stockingfield Junction, but only to … [more]

2020.10 edspokesmap11:71 Ramp to the canal

2020.10 edspokesmap 11:71 Ramp to the canal

2020.10 edspokesmap 12:70 Alternative path to EICA. This path was dug up to install a sewer pipe. It is now rough.

2020.10 edspokesmap 10:70 Steps to the canal

Someone using Lochburn Road to gain access to the Forth & Clyde Canal towpath towards Bishopbriggs and Kirkintilloch. The car driver made a sharp stop. Construction work has now started on a new bridge across the canal at Stockingfield … [more]

Construction work has started on a new bridge at Stockingfield canal junction, to remove the need to go down to Lochburn Road to cross the canal.

The canal path branching off from the path between Campbell Street and Lochburn Road. Work has just commenced on building a new bridge at Stockingfield canal junction, which will remove the need to go down to Lochburn Road to cross the … [more]

The Great Western Road pop-up cycle lane at the turn-off for the canal path. Since the cycle lane stops at Lincoln Avenue, this is where many will leave it for the longer route to town along the canal path. The sign is obscured by tree … [more]

The ramp at Glendinning Road is still steep and poorly surfaced. There's plenty of room here for a decent ramp to be built.

Shallow steps on a path connecting Collina Street with the Forth & Clyde Canal and Maryhill Road.

The Forth & Clyde Canal towpath in Clydebank.

An awkward barrier at the foot of the ramp up to the Forth & Clyde Canal towpath, and no dropped kerb. The only way to the Clydebank Business Park that could possibly be just a quarter of a mile is to head in the opposite direction from … [more]

Signs visible through the trees for various destinations not mentioned at the top of the ramp. Anyone getting this far probably already knows where they are going. Plus an awkward barrier to get around at the bottom of the steep and narrow … [more]

The access ramp from the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Golden Jubilee National Hospital, but nothing on the signpost to say so.

The Forth & Clyde Canal and towpath looking east. The van at the locks was parked right across the path.

A barrier at the Cumbernauld Road bridge and crossing on the Forth & Clyde Canal towpath, but no asphalt for the bypass gap.

An 'End of Cycle Route' sign on the Forth & Clyde Canal towpath near the Falkirk Wheel, but which cycle route is it that ends here? NCN754 continues to Clydebank. The ramp to the right leads to the Falkirk Wheel North Car Park.

The Forth & Clyde Canal, with the Falkirk Wheel just out of sight off to the right.

The Forth & Clyde Canal towpath and garden at Bonnybridge.

The swingbridge at Bonnybridge on the Forth & Clyde Canal.

An access ramp and a barrier (with a BMX style bypass) on the Forth & Clyde Canal towpath.

Signs for destinations on the Forth & Clyde Canal towpath. A steep path next to the ruin leads down to Donald's Quay and to a path from there to The Saltings nature reserve.

The Forth & Clyde Canal towpath is now in a reasonable shape, but the path to Beardmore Street only gets worse as it goes on!

Access to the Forth & Clyde Canal towpath over the lifting bridge at Farm Road.

A choice of routes to Glasgow, and a map. It just needs a 'You Are Here' arrow.

The cycle counter in Clydebank hasn't been working the last few times I've passed.

Canalside signage in Clydebank.

I've never worked out if these strips are badly installed drainage (for the boggy grass to the right), or anti-cycling rumble strips. A swimming contest can be seen in the background.

There is an unmarked speed hump either side of the Cleveden Road bridge on the Forth & Clyde Canal towpath, which are quite hard to spot if you don't know they are there.

A connection between Netherton Road and the Forth & Clyde Canal, with damaged sign, mud, and a chicane barrier.

A barrier on the track up to the Union Canal.

The path connecting the Forth & Clyde Canal to Netherton Road next to the David Lloyd centre is in a very poor condition, not just a poor and narrow surface but quite overgrown too.

The Union Canal towpath approaching the Falkirk Tunnel.

Inside the Union Canal's Falkirk Tunnel.

Looking inside the Union Canal's Falkirk Tunnel. A sign back at #101156 advises dismounting. I wouldn't disagree. This end of the tunnel is quite wet, so can be slippery.

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