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George Square – Glasgow Cathedral loop from Cowcaddens

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George Square – Glasgow Cathedral loop from Cowcaddens

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George Square – Glasgow Cathedral loop from Cowcaddens

02:47

10.6km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.62 km

Caffè Nero, St. Enoch Square

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or was it always this short?

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1.88 km

The River Clyde is a major river in Scotland. It flows through the heart of Glasgow and features various parks, promenades, and recreational areas. There's a path along the river, so you can walk as far as you like.

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5.22 km

Buchanan Street, Glasgow

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A very nice shopping street in the heart of the great city of Glasgow.

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5.67 km

Statue of James Watt, George Square

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The monument is dedicated to the inventor of the steam engine. It stands in a prominent position in George Square.

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5.94 km

George Square

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George Square, named after King George III, is the principal civic square in Glasgow. The square was laid out in 1781 and is home to many important buildings, including the …

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6.73 km

Saint Mungo Mural

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Founder and patron saint of the city of Glasgow: Saint Kantigern.

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7.05 km

Glasgow Cathedral

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Glasgow Cathedral is one of the few medieval cathedrals in Scotland that was not destroyed. That is what makes it so worth seeing.
At this spot, Saint Mungo built a …

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8.13 km

Glasgow Necropolis

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Glasgow Necropolis ist ein viktorianischer Friedhof im schottischen Glasgow.
Das Gelände auf einem Hügel östlich der St Mungo’s Cathedral, ein Teil des ehemaligen Wester Craigs Estate, wurde 1650 von der …

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10.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

2.61 km

569 m

421 m

393 m

146 m

Surfaces

5.39 km

4.21 km

475 m

260 m

172 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 1 June

18°C

12°C

78 %

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George Square – Glasgow Cathedral loop from Cowcaddens

Caffè Nero, St. Enoch Square

River Clyde

Buchanan Street, Glasgow

Statue of James Watt, George Square

George Square

Saint Mungo Mural

Glasgow Cathedral

Glasgow Necropolis

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