Best walks from Busby

Busby Station to Rutherglen Station

striking views of the city, Campsie Hills and higher peaks beyond; excellent views to the south west with the peaks of Arran visible in the distance. A varied walk on mostly quiet roads, pavements and footpaths and climbing through farmland to the open paths and viewpoints of Cathkin Braes before descending through woodland (muddy in places) and parks into Rutherglen.

Easy: 9km, moderate ascents.

The wooded descent from the country park to Tormusk Road can feel remote when walking alone; the final stretch crosses the busy Stonelaw Road. Can be muddy.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Giffnock Station to Busby Station

A circular-leaning route mainly on quiet residential streets or away from the road, passing through green spaces; the section through Cathcart Castle Golf Course is particularly pleasant. No pavement on Flenders Road and though traffic is light. Passes Whitecraigs station; more direct alternatives exist on main roads with pavements.

Tough: steep ascents. 7km.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Barrhead Station to Busby Station

Tough: steep ascents. 11km.

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Busby Station to East Kilbride Station

some lovely views. Some lovely views and pleasant sections and with a good amount of walking on quiet back roads. The path is overgrown in parts after leaving the houses in Busby and before Thorntonhall.

Tough: steep ascents. 9km.

Wayfinding is tricky where the path is overgrown leaving Busby and before Thorntonhall. Cattle may be in a field near Waterfoot Road.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Thornliebank Station to Busby Station

great views of the city and beyond. Opens with green space across Thornliebank Playing Fields and Eastwood Park and then sticks to a busy main road for the second half.

Tough: steep ascents. 5km.

The second half follows a busy main road.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route