This walk starts in the Maryhill Road in the west end of Glasgow and, after passing Mackintosh’s Ruchill Church Hall, joins the nearby branch canal.

Heading north on the towpath, towards Stockingfield Junction, there will be time for a short diversion to the lookout in Stockingfield Park. The route then crosses the canal on the new footbridge to join the Forth & Clyde Canal. From here it is plain sailing along the canal towards Lambshill and the Possil Loch nature reserve. Passing Bishopbriggs and Cadder, the walk ends in Kirkintilloch before a return journey to the city by bus.