Walks you can reach from Glasgow Central by train
Lanarkshire · Scotland | Walks by foot
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Pollokshields East Station to Rutherglen Station (Lanarkshire)
5m direct from Glasgow Central.
An urban route making good use of green spaces and easy underfoot but noisy from traffic. Some very uneven paving on Cathcart Road. A housing development at the eastern end of Toryglen Park may require a short diversion.
Easy: 4km, gentle ascents.
Very uneven paving on Cathcart Road may be hazardous; busy road crossings at Victoria Road and Aitkenhead Road.
Lunch: Refreshments available around the start and end of the route.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Giffnock Station to Pollokshields East Station (Renfrewshire)
5m direct from Glasgow Central.
A pleasant, easy-to-follow urban route through attractive residential streets, linking green spaces and making use of three parks to provide welcome access to green space and with sections that avoid busy roads. One stretch is a little remote. Passes through Queen's Park, Auldhouse Park and Mansewood High Park. A Morrisons with cafe and toilets sits at the far end of Auldhouse Park.
Easy: 6km, moderate ascents.
Lunch: Several areas with good eating places along the way, including Strathbungo and Shawlands.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Thornliebank Station to Pollokshields East Station (Renfrewshire)
5m direct from Glasgow Central.
A straightforward urban route hugging the railway line, through residential Pollokshaws and along roads with good pavements. Simple terrain and not especially scenic.
Easy: 5km, moderate ascents.
Mostly alongside busy roads, though pavements are good throughout.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Busby Station to Rutherglen Station (Lanarkshire)
8m direct from Glasgow Central.
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 Rutherglen Station (Renfrewshire)
8m direct from Glasgow Central.
A mostly urban walk along fairly quiet residential streets, linking green spaces via core paths. The sections through Linn Park and King's Park are lovely with bird life and swathes of daffodils in spring. One long and straight final section is the least attractive part.
Easy: 8km, moderate ascents.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
East Kilbride Station to Cambuslang Station (Lanarkshire)
8m direct from Glasgow Central.
A straightforward route running largely beside a busy dual carriageway and with a lovely stretch through Kirkhill golf course offering views over the city.
Easy: 7km, gentle ascents.
The dual carriageway has to be crossed a couple of times; use the controlled crossings.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Rutherglen Station to Cambuslang Station (Lanarkshire)
8m direct from Glasgow Central.
A short, very straightforward walk following the main road between the two town centres, slightly uphill into Cambuslang. Noisy and not especially scenic and with many side roads to cross. The Clyde Walkway offers a longer, quieter alternative.
Easy: 2km, moderate ascents.
Follows a busy main road with numerous side-road crossings.
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Rutherglen Station to East Kilbride Station (Lanarkshire)
8m direct from Glasgow Central.
Tough: steep ascents. 9km.
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Rutherglen Station to Shettleston Station (Lanarkshire)
8m direct from Glasgow Central.
Easy: 5km, moderate ascents.
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Cambuslang Station to Shettleston Station (Lanarkshire)
8m direct from Glasgow Central.
Easy: 5km, moderate ascents.
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Cambuslang Station to Uddingston Station (Lanarkshire)
8m direct from Glasgow Central.
Navigable throughout but relies heavily on pavements beside busy main roads, with relief on a parallel boardwalk path, a disused railway path and residential streets and a scenic farmland-and-woodland finish near Uddingston. One short stretch of ugly waste ground used as a trail-bike circuit. An alternative return follows the Clyde Walkway from above the Rotten Calder footbridge to Bridge Street in Cambuslang (scenic but a little isolated).
Easy: 7km, moderate ascents.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Paisley Gilmour Street Station to Barrhead Station (Renfrewshire)
9m direct from Glasgow Central.
Follows good paths all the way between the two town centres and sticking largely to the vehicular route with one quieter stretch beside Thornley Dam. Some exposed sections can be tough in strong wind.
Easy: 6km, moderate ascents.