Glasgow Botanic Gardens – River Kelvin loop from Hillhead

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Glasgow Botanic Gardens – River Kelvin loop from Hillhead

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Glasgow Botanic Gardens – River Kelvin loop from Hillhead

01:38

15.6km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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743 m

River Kelvin

Lake

1.30 km

Hillhead Primary School

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Completed in 2011, Hillhead Primary School is a building that mediates between the park and the surrounding urban context. Using the complex levels of the site, a new plinth to …

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2.36 km

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

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Across the river from the cycle path is Glasgow Botanic Gardens, which are well worth a visit. You find beautiful seasonal gardens and glasshouses containing tropical plants, most notably the …

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4.07 km

Bingham's Pond

Lake

9.74 km

Kelvin Hall

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Kelvin Hall was one of the largest exhibition centers in Great Britain and is now used as an arts and sports venue. The building opened as an exhibition space in …

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12.9 km

Statues on Kelvin Bridge in Kelvingrove Park

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4 statues on the bridge over the River Kelvin

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13.3 km

River Kelvin

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The River Kelvin flows through Kelvingrove Park and significantly shapes its landscape. It originates north of Glasgow and flows into the River Clyde. In the park, it meanders in curves, …

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13.5 km

University of Glasgow

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The University of Glasgow is one of Great Britain's oldest and most renowned universities. It was founded in 1451 by a papal bull, making it the fourth-oldest university in the …

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15.6 km

End point

Train Station

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