Best walks from Rutherglen

Rutherglen Station to Cambuslang Station

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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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.

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Giffnock Station to Rutherglen Station

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.

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Glasgow Central Station to Rutherglen Station

An easy, well-surfaced city walk with lovely sections beside the Clyde and through Glasgow Green and following the Clyde Walkway. Straightforward to navigate. Follows the Clyde Walkway and the main cycle route; a riverside stretch near the Police Scotland building was under repair (April 2022) but easily detoured via the road bridge.

Easy: 5km, moderate ascents.

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Pollokshields East Station to Rutherglen Station

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.

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Rutherglen Station to East Kilbride Station

Tough: steep ascents. 9km.

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Rutherglen Station to Shettleston Station

Easy: 5km, moderate ascents.

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