Best walks from Giffnock

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.

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

Giffnock Station to Pollokshields East Station

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 Giffnock Station

A short, fairly straightforward urban walk, mainly on pavements but linking with green space at Orchard Park, following a section of the Auldhouse Burn. There is a steep uphill section through a housing estate and an easily-missed path where it drops back to the main road. A more direct route is available via Orchard Park Avenue.

Tough: steep ascents. 2km.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route