10 WALK


ROUTE INFORMATION


Ordnance Survey Explorer 342; Landranger 64


Ample parking on Davieland Road


Whitecraigs Railway Station GR NS553577


Open parkland, woodland paths and short section of pavement. Suitable for all walkers


None


Swans, tufted duck, chaffinch, goldcrest, oak, sycamore, wildflowers


Accommodation available locally


Cafes available in park


Train: Scotrail Glasgow Central to Whitecraigs.


Bus: First in Scotland Service 38 Glasgow to Treemain Road, Giffnock (short walk to start)


ROUKEN GLEN PARK | GIFFNOCK


DISTANCE: 5km/3miles


TIME: 2 hours


GRADE: EASY


Glasgow from Fereneze Braes


In a city renowned for its parks Rouken Glen holds its own against some stiff competition. Although open to the public since 1906, Rouken Glen’s history dates back to 1530 when it was presented to the 1st Earl of Eglinton by James V. The park has since been used for quarrying whilst its rivers have provided water for a meal mill and a printworks. The route described reveals the wonderful diversity within the park following excellent paths along open parkland and through wonderful woodland.


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From Whitecraigs Railway Station ticket office turn R, walk to a set of traffic lights, turn L onto Davieland


Road, walk past first entrance to the park, and continue to the second entrance at the boating pond. Turn L into Rouken Glen, bear L past the cafe and walk clockwise around the pond. Take the second exit L to cross a footbridge above a spectacular waterfall and then follow the path into open parkland and descend down to a wood. From here a lovely lane travels by Rouken Glen Golf Course through beautiful woodland. Continue to follow the lane reaching Rouken Glen Golf Course car park and the B769 Stewarton Road.


Waterfall, Rouken Glen


Autumn colours, Rouken Glen 2


and follow this to turn L onto a woodland path. Follow this to a standing stone, bear R down some steps and continue along the peaceful path above a river. Turn R down a flight of steps, cross a footbridge. Turn L, follow the path by another waterfall and then turn L down another flight of steps. Cross a footbridge, turn L and continue along the path to reach an old stone wall. Turn R, and climb to a crossroads. Turn R onto a path and walk through more superb woodland. Stick to the main path as it meanders through the glen passing by two viewpoints. Cross over a footbridge and turn L back into the main park.


Turn R onto the B769, follow the pavement down to Spiersbridge


Roundabout, turn R onto Rouken Glen Road (A726) and walk along to re-enter Rouken Glen by turning R into a car park. Walk clockwise around car park to reach an information board next to the garden centre.


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Turn L then R onto open parkland, follow the path past Birkinshaw


Cottage and the entrance to the Walled Garden. Bear R onto a narrower path


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Walk to the end of a line of beech trees, turn L and follow the path


through the park to a junction. Turn L and walk down past Birkinshaw Cottage, take the second R follow path past a swing-park and a pavilion to reach a small car park. Take the second R, pass by a skate-park, turn L then L again and walk back to the boating pond. After the cafe bear L onto a grassy ridge and follow this back to the park’s exit. Turn R to reach Whitecraigs Railway Station.


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