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Glasgow Botanic Gardens – River Kelvin loop from Partick (Rail)

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Glasgow Botanic Gardens – River Kelvin loop from Partick (Rail)

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Glasgow Botanic Gardens – River Kelvin loop from Partick (Rail)

01:10

11.3km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Train Station

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6.53 km

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Highlight • Structure

Across the river from the cycle path is Glasgow Botanic Gardens, which are well worth a visit. You find beautiful seasonal gardens and glasshouses containing tropical plants, most notably the Kibble Palace, a magnificent curvilinear glasshouse designed by John Kibble in the 19th century. For more information, visit: glasgowbotanicgardens.com.

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6.87 km

Òran Mór

Highlight • Historical Site

The Òran Mór is a fantastic pub on Glasgow's Westside.
If you're in Glasgow, you absolutely have to stop here.
The pub was set up in a former church.
The atmosphere has been preserved, along with a veritable whiskey selection.

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7.55 km

Hillhead Primary School

Highlight • Other

Completed in 2011, Hillhead Primary School is a building that mediates between the park and the surrounding urban context. Using the complex levels of the site, a new plinth to Gibson Street forms a datum beneath which car parking and servicing are contained. The plinth is topped with an ‘urban box’ accommodating the dining and games halls which have the dual purpose of serving the school and community. Set back from the building line this urban box creates a civic square with a clock tower. To the south of the site where the building addresses Kelvingrove Park, the scale and materiality of the building changes; this is the teaching wing and contains the classrooms.

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8.42 km

River Kelvin

Highlight • River

The River Kelvin flows through Kelvingrove Park and significantly shapes its landscape. It originates north of Glasgow and flows into the River Clyde. In the park, it meanders in curves, accompanied by green spaces, paths, and bridges. The Kelvin contributes to the calm, natural atmosphere and provides a habitat for animals such as birds and fish. At the same time, it forms an important recreational area for visitors and connects nature with the urban environment of Glasgow.

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8.80 km

Stewart Memorial Fountain

Highlight • Monument

The Stewart Memorial Fountain in Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow was erected in 1872 and commemorates Lord Provost Robert Stewart, who drove forward the city's modern water supply.
The richly decorated fountain in Neo-Gothic style was designed by James Sellars and created with sculptures by John Mossman.
It symbolizes Glasgow's successful supply of clean drinking water from Loch Katrine and thus an important advance for the health of the population.
Today it is considered one of the most important monuments in the park.

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8.97 km

Stewart Memorial Fountain, Kelvingrove Park

Highlight • Monument

Kelvingrove Park is a public green space on the River Kelvin in Glasgow’s West End. The park contains the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Sir Joseph Paxton designed the park in classic Victorian style. There are a couple of cafes in the park.

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9.50 km

The Islay Inn

Highlight • Pub

Good selection of whisky and great option for a stopover on the tour.

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11.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.47 km

3.46 km

2.33 km

435 m

269 m

224 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.93 km

4.59 km

1.48 km

111 m

< 100 m

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Glasgow Botanic Gardens – River Kelvin loop from Partick (Rail)

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Òran Mór

Hillhead Primary School

River Kelvin

Stewart Memorial Fountain

Stewart Memorial Fountain, Kelvingrove Park

The Islay Inn

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