Canal Life

A group of 3 folk, beaming with smiles in the middle of doing their canal Kilt Walk to raise money for the Beatson Cancer charity.

by Chris McCaughey

The Forth & Clyde Canal starts (or ends) its 35-mile journey across Scotland in the village of Bowling, running alongside it is Sustrans Route 754 towpath, which continues on to Loch Lomond.

They are outside spaces once used for commerce, now re-designed to encourage active travel and a closeness with nature.

In this photo story Clydesider volunteer photographer Chris McCaughey shares some of the many ways the canal and nearby public parks are enjoyed by both locals and visitors.

Check out Chris’s Instagram here!

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Two cyclists going along the canal path, with signpost reading "BOWLINE" taking up left foreground. — Bowline bikes

Black and white image of man jogging along canal path, infront of sign displaying the regeneration projects going on at #BowlingHarbour. — You were here...

The little shops within the archways at Bowling Basin — Arches...

An image of a black duck with green/blue detailing on its wings, flying in the air with a blurred background. — Duck!

Man running along canal path, with signpost reading "BOWLINE" taking up left foreground. — Blow away the cobwebs...

Image of both stairs + wheelchair accessible ramp along bridge/path. — Access for all

Two men engaged in deep conversation walking along the canal. — A Place to Talk

Lady feeding some swans at a pond/body of water next to the canal. — This Is My Escape

A low-down view of an eldery couple walking along a wide path. — A Space for Everyone

Image of a man walkiing in a green park area with large beautiful trees in background, with his reflection being mirror in the puddle in bottom left foreground of image. — Time for Reflection

View of entrances to the canal path including stairs leading down, a bridge and stairs leading up all connecting to one point. — Any which way you can

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by Chris McCaughey

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