Glasgow Green – Nelson Monument, Glasgow Green loop from Charing Cross (Glasgow)

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Glasgow Green – Nelson Monument, Glasgow Green loop from Charing Cross (Glasgow)

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Glasgow Green – Nelson Monument, Glasgow Green loop from Charing Cross (Glasgow)

02:48

59.0km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.40 km

Bronze Relief Map of Glasgow City Centre

Highlight • Monument

Interesting model of Glasgow.

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2.79 km

View of Victoria Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Victoria bridge at dusk, beginning of April

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3.30 km

Glasgow Green

Highlight • Historical Site

With ice cream truck

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3.89 km

Nelson Monument, Glasgow Green

Highlight • Monument

Obelisk erected in 1806 for the hero of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

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15.7 km

18% Climb

Highlight • Trail

Poor road surface just before climb. Watch out !

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17.3 km

Sydes Brae

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Excellent climb test - tough at the start - near vertical but slowly levels off as you ascend. A good cycling climb to get in the bag !

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41.6 km

Hill of Dripps Wood (limestone workings)

Forest

45.0 km

Booth's General Store

Highlight • Cafe

Small corner shop for grocery's but also serves coffee and breakfast rolls. A few tables inside and out.

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45.7 km

View of Carmunnock

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one amongst many good points around for a beautiful view.

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48.9 km

Cathkin Woods

Forest

59.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

10.7 km

10.2 km

540 m

168 m

Surfaces

44.5 km

13.9 km

351 m

322 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

17°C

10°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Glasgow Green – Nelson Monument, Glasgow Green loop from Charing Cross (Glasgow)

Bronze Relief Map of Glasgow City Centre

View of Victoria Bridge

Glasgow Green

Nelson Monument, Glasgow Green

18% Climb

Sydes Brae

Booth's General Store

View of Carmunnock

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