River Kelvin Walk

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Overview

The route follows the Kelvin on good cyclepaths and tracks through Glasgow, before detouring away from the river through Summerston and then returning to first the Kelvin and then the banks of the Allandar for the much rougher and more rural final stretch to Milngavie.

Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Start time:: 8:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 6:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/glasgow/kelvin-walkway.shtml

Features

Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 08521 64808
Nearest postcode:: PA20 0BJ
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Start time:: 8:30 am

Meet 08.30am Chapel Hill car park for car sharing to catch the 9am ferry to Wemyss Bay. Please contact the walk leader in advance to ensure a place in a car.

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