Waulkmill Glen Reservoir – Balgray Reservoir loop from Priesthill & Darnley

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Glasgow City

Darnley And South Park Village

Waulkmill Glen Reservoir – Balgray Reservoir loop from Priesthill & Darnley

Moderate

hikers

Waulkmill Glen Reservoir – Balgray Reservoir loop from Priesthill & Darnley

04:37

17.5km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.84 km

Opened in 1848, it is part of a scheme instituted by the Gorbals Gravitation Water Company in 1846 to supply the south of Glasgow with drinking water. In 1865, these reservoirs began supplying the town of Barrhead with water.

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3.57 km

Waulkmill Glen Reservoir Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1903 the Waulkmill Glen Reservoir Viaduct carries the main railway line across Darnley Country Park.

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3.64 km

Railway Viaduct Over the River

Highlight • Other

4.47 km

Balgray Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice area to swim but has bouts of blue-green algae so be careful 🙏

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8.50 km

Gravel Path Around Balgray Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

This route is off road here and also later in the Dams to Darnely country park.

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8.84 km

Metal Gate by the Waterside Path

Highlight • Bridge

Absolutely magnificent path block.Well worth a visit.

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8.84 km

Balgray Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Balgray was built between 1860 and 1865, occupying two small valleys. It forms part of a scheme instituted by the Gorbals Gravitation Water Company in 1846 to supply the southern …

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17.5 km

End point

Train Station

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