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Glasgow Cathedral – Glasgow Necropolis loop from Cowcaddens

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Glasgow Cathedral – Glasgow Necropolis loop from Cowcaddens

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Glasgow Cathedral – Glasgow Necropolis loop from Cowcaddens

02:54

11.0km

90m

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

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Start point

Train Station

1

1.59 km

Caffè Nero, St. Enoch Square

Highlight • Historical Site

or was it always this short?

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2

1.86 km

River Clyde

Highlight • River

The River Clyde is a major river in Scotland. It flows through the heart of Glasgow and features various parks, promenades, and recreational areas. There's a path along the river, so you can walk as far as you like.

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3

4.09 km

Doulton Fountain

Highlight • Monument

With 14m height this is the biggest terracotta fountain in the world. It shows people from India, South Africa, Canada and Australia, with queen Victoria on top.

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4

5.78 km

Buchanan Street, Glasgow

Highlight • Settlement

A very nice shopping street in the heart of the great city of Glasgow.

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5

6.39 km

George Square

Highlight • Monument

George Square, named after King George III, is the principal civic square in Glasgow. The square was laid out in 1781 and is home to many important buildings, including the …

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6

7.18 km

Saint Mungo Mural

Highlight • Monument

Founder and patron saint of the city of Glasgow: Saint Kantigern.

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7.50 km

Glasgow Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

Glasgow Cathedral is one of the few medieval cathedrals in Scotland that was not destroyed. That is what makes it so worth seeing.
At this spot, Saint Mungo built a …

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8

8.58 km

Glasgow Necropolis

Highlight • Viewpoint

Glasgow Necropolis ist ein viktorianischer Friedhof im schottischen Glasgow.
Das Gelände auf einem Hügel östlich der St Mungo’s Cathedral, ein Teil des ehemaligen Wester Craigs Estate, wurde 1650 von der …

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11.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.70 km

1.50 km

569 m

554 m

507 m

146 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

3.63 km

576 m

464 m

172 m

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

2°C

40 %

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