Glasgow Botanic Gardens – River Kelvin loop from Partick (Rail)

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Glasgow Botanic Gardens – River Kelvin loop from Partick (Rail)

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Glasgow Botanic Gardens – River Kelvin loop from Partick (Rail)

01:11

11.3km

80m

Running

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

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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6.47 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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6.82 km

The Òran Mór is a fantastic pub on Glasgow's Westside.
If you're in Glasgow, you absolutely have to stop here.
The pub was set up in a former church.
The atmosphere has been preserved, along with a veritable whiskey selection.

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7.50 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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8.36 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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8.75 km

Stewart Memorial Fountain

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The Stewart Memorial Fountain in Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow was erected in 1872 and commemorates Lord Provost Robert Stewart, who drove forward the city's modern water supply.
The richly decorated …

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8.92 km

Stewart Memorial Fountain, Kelvingrove Park

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Kelvingrove Park is a public green space on the River Kelvin in Glasgow’s West End. The park contains the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Sir Joseph Paxton designed the park …

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9.45 km

The Islay Inn

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Good selection of whisky and great option for a stopover on the tour.

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9.96 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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