It's that time of year when the Dear Green Place changes into a glow of autumn colours. Check out our selection of the top five city walks at this wonderful time of year, from strolling along canals to touring national parks in the Glasgow neighbourhood.
1. City Stroll With A View
The Glasgow Necropolis is the ideal place for an autumnal stroll because there is so much history there. The Glasgow Necropolis is a Victorian garden cemetery with stunning artwork, architecture, and tales to tell. With about 3,500 tombs, it is estimated that around 50,000 burials have taken place here. The Glasgow Necropolis has to be the most atmospheric place in Glasgow, but it’s also a scenic green space that’s full of wildlife. Head to the top of the beautiful Victorian garden cemetery for panoramic views, which take in the medieval Glasgow Cathedral.
2. A Day Out With The Family To Pollok Country Park
Look no further than Pollok Country Park, Glasgow's largest park, for strolls suitable for families. There is so much to see and do for little explorers! The park is both Glasgow's biggest park and the city's only country park. Its expansive gardens and woodlands offer a tranquil haven for both guests and wildlife. The park, which was previously a part of the Old Pollok Estate and the Maxwell Family's ancestral home, is steeped in rural history. The park is also home to the world-famous Burrell Collection.Start off with the renowned Burrell Collection, which reopened this year after a significant renovation. Head towards the country manor, Pollok House, a rural estate where you may wander along the river and explore the fairy garden and miniature maze. Take some selfies with Highland Cows along the way.
3. Tracing The History of Glasgow Along a Riverside Walk
One of the best places to see how Glasgow has changed through the ages is along the River Clyde. Famed for its shipbuilding past, the River Clyde is now home to many of the city’s most modern buildings. The route includes 21 bridges, some of Glasgow's most recognizable structures, and Glasgow Green, the city's first park. In less than four miles, all of this!
4. A Leafy Stroll Linking Two Parks In The City
This Sir Joseph Paxton-designed park is a 34 hectares/85 acres site and a classic example of a Victorian park. Its architecture and location on the banks of the River Kelvin complement and enhance the many stunning structures that surround the internationally famous Art Gallery and Museum that is prominently featured within it.Take a leisurely stroll along the river to see two of the city's most stunning parks and one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the UK. The University of Glasgow and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, two of the city's most recognizable structures, are seen from Kelvingrove Park. Follow the River Kelvin's green Kelvin Walkway, and you'll pass by Kelvinbridge, one of the world's 50 coolest neighbourhoods. Once at the Botanic Gardens, you can enjoy the tree trail looking its best in autumnal colours.