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Waulkmill Glen Reservoir – Balgray Reservoir loop from Thornliebank

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Glasgow City

Mansewood And Hillpark

Waulkmill Glen Reservoir – Balgray Reservoir loop from Thornliebank

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Waulkmill Glen Reservoir – Balgray Reservoir loop from Thornliebank

01:26

20.7km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.13 km for 31 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.19 km

Waulkmill Glen Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Opened in 1848, it is part of a scheme instituted by the Gorbals Gravitation Water Company in 1846 to supply the south of Glasgow with drinking water. In 1865, these reservoirs began supplying the town of Barrhead with water.

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6.54 km

Waulkmill Glen Reservoir Viaduct

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Built in 1903 the Waulkmill Glen Reservoir Viaduct carries the main railway line across Darnley Country Park.

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7.17 km

Ryat Linn Reservoir Waterfall

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Flat tarmac for cycling and walkers

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7.48 km

Balgray Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice area to swim but has bouts of blue-green algae so be careful 🙏

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8.59 km

Balgray Reservoir

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Balgray was built between 1860 and 1865, occupying two small valleys. It forms part of a scheme instituted by the Gorbals Gravitation Water Company in 1846 to supply the southern …

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8.59 km

Metal Gate by the Waterside Path

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Absolutely magnificent path block.Well worth a visit.

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11.1 km

View of Glasgow from Glanderston Road

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Glanderston Road is a fantastic spot, offering breathtaking views of Glasgow and its mountainous backdrop.

It's an ideal route for cyclists, with minimal traffic and a smooth, well-maintained surface.

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14.9 km

View of Neilston Railway Viaduct

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Often you'll find opposite trains going across close to each other due to the distance from Patterton & Neilston

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20.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.04 km

5.73 km

5.64 km

1.59 km

1.10 km

520 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.37 km

5.83 km

3.50 km

2.90 km

131 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

18°C

12°C

24 %

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Waulkmill Glen Reservoir – Balgray Reservoir loop from Thornliebank

Waulkmill Glen Reservoir

Waulkmill Glen Reservoir Viaduct

Ryat Linn Reservoir Waterfall

Balgray Reservoir

Balgray Reservoir

Metal Gate by the Waterside Path

View of Glasgow from Glanderston Road

View of Neilston Railway Viaduct

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