Monkland Canal
This walk follows the old Monkland Canal from Coatbridge to Drumpellier Country Park.
The walk starts in Coatbridge just to south of the train station at the Bank Street Basin. Here you can pick up a walking and cycling trail heading west for about 2 miles to the country park. It's an easy and pleasant walk with waterside sections in the park. You can extend the walk by exploring the 500 acres of lowland heath, mixed woodlands, lochs and open grassland in the expansive park.
Postcode
ML5 1AW - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsMonkland Canal Ordnance Survey Map 
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Monkland Canal Open Street Map 
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Monkland Canal OS Map 
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Monkland Canal Open Street Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head west and you can enjoy some pleasant waterside cycling and walking trails along Hillend Reservoir. The reservoir was established between 1797 and 1799 when the North Calder Water was dammed to supply water for the Monkland Canal. The loch still supplies water to the Forth & Clyde Canal and the remains of the Monkland Canal.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Home Farm Bridge
Bank Street Basin in Coatbridge
Merryston bridge
Monkland Canal, Drumpellier Country Park
Monkland Canal, near Cuilhill
Looking east from Blair Road along buried section under King Street
Drumpellier Home Farm bridge
Tow path view at Drumpellier