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Overview

This walk is now full. If you are still interested please contact the walk leader to be added to the waiting list.

 

Part 3 Shawlands to George Square

If you would like to join this walk please book anytime from Sunday 29th December, which is two weeks before the walk. Also please provide the walk leader with a mobile phone number in case of any last minute arrangements. If you’ve not had a response within a couple of days please check your junk mail.

This final section goes through Queen’s Park, Cathkin Park, Malls Mire, Cuningar Loop, Emirates Stadium, Parkhead, Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow Green and back to George Square.

There are numerous buses which come to Shawlands from Glasgow - First Bus nos 3, 38 and 57; McGills 3 and Stagecoach 4. Langside Halls are 15 minutes from Queens Park Station and 10 minutes from Crossmyloof Station.

There will be a lunch stop at Cuningar Loop. There are toilets there too.

In the centre of Glasgow there are plenty of places to go for a refreshment following the walk.

Walkers should not come on the walk if they have any symptoms associated with the Covid virus.

Sunday, 12 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

 

The Commonwealth Walkway is a route around Glasgow, connecting 35 of the city’s main highlights in one action-packed walk.

The Walkway – created by The Outdoor Trust – starts at City Chambers in George Square, with further key waypoints on the route including the cathedral, canal, Kelvin River, Botanical Gardens, Riverside Museum, House for an Art Lover, Pollok Park, Queen’s Park and the Commonwealth Games venues to the east of the city, including the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 57099 61900
Nearest postcode:
G41 3YN
what3words:
manliness.trucks.career
Start time:
10:00 am

Shawlands - Pollokshaws Road at Langside Avenue, Langside Halls

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 59558 65281
Nearest postcode:
G1 1RE
what3words:
vest.clash.birds
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Glasgow City Chambers, George Square

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking