WALKING IN GLASGOW

If you would like to find out more about walking and places to walk in Glasgow, please see below:- 

Walks For All

Walking is free, fun and friendly, so what better way to enjoy summer by exploring new parts of Glasgow.

Have fun and keep safe

• Wear comfortable, flat shoes and dress for the weather.
• Walk with a friend
• Take care crossing roads.
• Keep children away from kerbs and open water.
• Take a bottle of water, a mobile phone and a Glasgow A-Z map
• Walk confidently
• Tell someone where you're going and when you expect to return.

Here are four family-suitable, short walks taking in a selection of interesting and attractive locations. Click on the links below location maps and guides.

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Dawlsholm Park via Forth & Clyde Canal

Escape the city and explore quieter parts along the Forth & Clyde Canal, up to Dawsholm Park, and down the Kelvin Walkway. A firm surface with some gravel sections along the canal. Mostly level with two short climbs

Distance: 3 miles

Cardowan Woods via Hogganfield Loch

Visit popular Hogganfield Loch with its resident swans and take in a spur of tranquil Cardowan Woods. The path around the loch is wheelchair/buggy accessible. The path through the woods is mostly firm and level with narrower sections of gravel/earth and one gentle climb.

Distance: 2.5 miles

Clyde Riverside Walk

This walk takes you through Glasgow Green, along the Clyde and across the new 'Squiggly Bridge'. Firm, level surface throughout but with two sets of steps on the south bank and a short ramp on the north bank.

Distance: 2 miles

Linn Park Walk

A slightly 'hillier' walk through leafy Linn Park along the White Cart River. Surface firm with gentle slopes/climbs and some steeper sections.

Distance: 2 miles

Health Walks

A health walk is a free, short, gentle and friendly led walk up to 2 miles long for all ages and abilities.  They are a great way to meet new people and take the first steps towards a healthier lifestyle. The walks are all led by trained volunteers.

Link to Health Walks

Heritage Walks

Clyde Walkway

The Clyde Walkway is a long distance walkway (and cycle route) linking Glasgow’s city centre to New Lanark in South Lanarkshire. The walkway extends a distance of approximately 40 miles (65 km) through the scenic Clyde Valley and includes the spectacular Falls of Clyde. More information about the different sections of the walkway can be obtained from:

Link to Clyde Walkway

CYCLING IN GLASGOW 

If you would like to find out more about cycling in Glasgow, please use the links below:

Link to Getting Around Glasgow by Bike

Link to Cycling Page 

OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN GLASGOW

The Council’s Countryside Ranger Service runs outdoor events and activities through the year.  You can download the programme from the following link:

Link to Countryside Events Programme
 

GLASGOW'S PARKS

Several other activities are available in Glasgow’s parks – see the link below:

Link to Glasgow's Parks
 

This webpage is currently under development and we hope to add more information about walking and other activities in Glasgow, shortly.