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  4. Buchanan St to Byres Rd, via Stockingfield Bridge LINEAR

Buchanan St to Byres Rd, via Stockingfield Bridge LINEAR

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Overview

Mostly pavement or canal towpaths, with some steps at start and end of walk. From bus station, to Sighthill Bridge,  Pinkston Watersports, Forth & Clyde canal, Claypits Nature Reserve, Stockingfield Bridge, R Kelvin and Botanic Gardens. 

To book your place, text Anne on 07719 290042 and remember to include your name. 

Booking from 6pm Wed 14 May. Numbers may be restricted. 

Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.7km / 7.9mi
Ascent:
75m / 246ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 59167 65879
Nearest postcode:
G2 3NW
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Start time:
10:15 am

Meet at 10.15am in Buchanan St bus station, main concourse, near the Winching Statue

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 56828 67362
Nearest postcode:
G12 8AJ
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Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm

Walk will finish at entrance to Botanic Gardens, Great Western Rd. Optional lunch or coffee stops in the area

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