Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead, a region primarily located within Glasgow and Edinburgh, offers a varied landscape suitable for outdoor pursuits. This area features significant green spaces, including Sighthill Park with its diverse terrain and views over the Forth-Clyde Canal, and Helenslea Park in Parkhead. The presence of waterways like the Forth-Clyde Canal and the Water of Leith provides numerous waterside routes. These natural features support several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and more.
98
Routes
4.2
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Average rating
3639
People visited

4.8
(10)
378
riders
32.9km
01:25
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.6
(5)
165
riders
65.6km
03:09
600m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
(2)
66
riders
25.6km
01:07
100m
100m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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59
riders
91.0km
04:03
650m
650m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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5.0
(3)
338
runners
16.9km
01:46
80m
80m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

74
runners
13.6km
01:26
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

102
runners
11.8km
01:13
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

37
runners
9.74km
01:08
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(15)
188
riders
92.1km
05:29
440m
440m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

42
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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61
riders
41.8km
02:37
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

60
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(11)
42
hikers
27.1km
07:34
510m
510m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

45
hikers
4.53km
01:09
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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37
hikers
10.8km
02:49
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

29
hikers
3.51km
00:54
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.2
(5)
24
riders
51.2km
04:41
1,010m
1,010m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
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28
riders
23.1km
01:44
260m
260m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(6)
39
riders
26.2km
01:49
270m
270m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
36.0km
02:08
260m
260m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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29
riders
30.7km
01:53
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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24
riders
21.4km
01:21
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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31
riders
20.4km
01:11
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
26.5km
02:05
650m
650m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 20 routes across these sports. These routes have been explored by more than 188,000 visitors.
Yes, the region provides several cycling options. Sighthill features green routes and a spiraling cycle path within Sighthill Park. The Forth-Clyde Canal Towpath is also accessible from Parkhead, offering scenic routes. Explore more options with the Cycling around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead guide.
Road cycling routes are available throughout the Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead region. These routes cater to various preferences for road cyclists. Detailed information and route suggestions can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead guide.
Hikers can find diverse trails in the region. Broomhouse provides access to the Water of Leith Walkway and the Union Canal Towpath, offering picturesque riverside and canal-side paths. Sighthill Park also features extensive parklands suitable for walking. Consult the Hiking around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead guide for more details.
Yes, the region offers easy hiking options suitable for various fitness levels. These trails often feature gentler terrain and shorter distances. For specific routes, refer to the Easy hikes around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead guide.
Running trails are available across the region, including the Water of Leith Walkway and Union Canal Towpath accessible from Broomhouse. Sighthill Park also offers green routes and parklands for jogging. The Running Trails around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead guide provides detailed information on suitable routes.
The Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead region includes options for mountain biking. These trails may feature varied terrain suitable for MTB enthusiasts. For specific routes and their characteristics, consult the MTB Trails around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead guide.
Yes, the region offers traffic-free bike ride options, providing a safer and more relaxed cycling experience. These routes often utilize dedicated cycle paths or quiet park trails. Discover these routes through the Traffic-free bike rides around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead guide.
The outdoor routes in Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead are popular among komoot users. The region has recorded over 188,000 visitors. The routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars based on more than 9,300 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Cycling around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead, Hiking around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead, and Running Trails around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead. Guides for Road Cycling, Easy Hikes, MTB Trails, Gravel Biking, Traffic-free bike rides, and Mountain Hikes are also available.
Routes in the region feature several notable natural and regenerated areas. Sighthill Park includes a modern stone circle and views over the M8 motorway and Forth-Clyde Canal. The Forth-Clyde Canal Towpath and the Water of Leith Walkway offer scenic waterside paths. Helenslea Park in Parkhead also provides green spaces.
For the Broomhouse area, particularly in Edinburgh, information can be found through community organizations. Space @ The Broomhouse Hub has an official website at spacescot.org. They can be contacted by phone at +44 131 455 7731.

