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Highland cattle in Pollok Park – Balgray Reservoir loop from Crossmyloof

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Highland cattle in Pollok Park – Balgray Reservoir loop from Crossmyloof

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Highland cattle in Pollok Park – Balgray Reservoir loop from Crossmyloof

02:44

40.0km

350m

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: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.67 km

North Wood

Forest

2

2.91 km

Highland cattle in Pollok Park

Highlight • Forest

Paths can get a bit busy for cyclists at peak times.

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3

13.1 km

Metal Gate by the Waterside Path

Highlight • Bridge

Absolutely magnificent path block.Well worth a visit.

Tip by

4

15.6 km

View of Glasgow from Glanderston Road

Highlight • Cycleway

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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19.2 km

Snypes Dam

Lake

6

19.6 km

Snypes Dam

Highlight • Lake

Lumpy but very ridable track to the dam. Keep riding along the right hand side and then come out at fishery entrance

Tip by

7

30.5 km

Balgray Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

8

31.3 km

View of Neilston Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

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

Tip by

32.5 km

Waukmill Glen

Forest

B

40.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

7.05 km

6.03 km

4.70 km

3.21 km

150 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

8.26 km

5.86 km

3.05 km

2.76 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

18°C

10°C

95 %

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