Queens Park social walk & picnic

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Overview

Details

We're to be having lovely weather this weekend, so we would love for you to join us for a leisurely ramble around Queens Park.
Lowland walk, Easy Level

Meeting Time: Saturday 7th September, 12pm
Meeting Point: Queens Park Victoria Road Entrance, G42 8QN
Distance: 5km
Duration: 1.5hrs walking time, with breaks to enjoy Queens Park facilities. Estimated 3hrs total
Ascent: 90m
Terrain: Pavements and dirt tracks
Weather: Sun, up to 24c

Queens Park Train Station is 3 mins walk from the park entrance.

Please remember to bring water, suncream, and a packed lunch for a picnic. Feel free to bring your favourite card games:)

We will visit the Flagpole- a high viewpoint of the city, Glasshouses, a rose poetry garden, and duckponds.

Saturday, 21 September 2024

Start time:: 12:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 5km / 3.1mi
Ascent:: 90m / 295ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.meetup.com/glasgow-young-walkers-gyw/events/303279812/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

Features

Accessible by public transport
Introductory walk
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 57905 62435
Nearest postcode:: G42 8QN
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Start time:: 12:00 pm

Queens Park Victoria Road Entrance, G42 8QN

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