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Giffnock, Newton Mearns and Eaglesham


Dramatic clouds over Eaglesham Moor INFORMATION


Giffnock Railway Station GR NS564592


Hilly route utilising marked cycle lanes and country roads with some sections of busy road


Ample parking in Giffnock


Several bars, cafe’s and restaurants in local area Available locally


Direct trains and buses from Glasgow to Giffnock


Ordnance Survey Explorer 334 and 342; Landranger 64


This hard, but exhilarating, route begins at


Giffnock, climbs through Newton Mearns and onto the old A77 where an excellent cycle lane keeps traffic separate. A long section of open moorland road grants wonderful views out to the renowned profile of Arran to the west whilst south the rolling hills of Galloway form a distinctive barrier on the horizon. A tough pull then crosses Eaglesham Moor (in the company of skylark and swift), where the wide-open space provides an exceptional panorama over Glasgow to the likes of Ben More and Stob Binnein. Quieter roads then journey from Eaglesham back to Newton Mearns where a long descent down Ayr Road, exploiting an excellent cycle lane, returns to Giffnock.


1. From Giffnock Railway Station, turn left onto Fenwick Road (A77) and cycle through busy Giffnock to reach Eastwood Toll. Go straight through onto Ayr Road (A77) where a cycle lane climbs steadily for just over 2 miles to reach Newton Mearns at Mearns Cross.


2. 2.75 miles/4.5km Go through two sets of traffic lights and a roundabout then continue


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