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Waulkmill Glen Reservoir – Balgray Reservoir loop from Barrhead

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Waulkmill Glen Reservoir – Balgray Reservoir loop from Barrhead

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Waulkmill Glen Reservoir – Balgray Reservoir loop from Barrhead

01:22

12.5km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

3.39 km

River View

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

4.76 km

Waulkmill Glen Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

5.12 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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4

5.19 km

Railway Viaduct Over the River

Highlight • Other

5

5.29 km

View of Neilston Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Often you'll find opposite trains going across close to each other due to the distance from Patterton & Neilston

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6

6.09 km

Balgray Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

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B

12.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.44 km

2.29 km

2.01 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

2.49 km

2.09 km

2.05 km

1.78 km

344 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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87 %

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