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Ryat Linn Reservoir Waterfall – Waulkmill Glen Reservoir loop from Barrhead

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United Kingdom

Scotland

West Scotland

Crookfur Greenfarm And Mearns Village

Ryat Linn Reservoir Waterfall – Waulkmill Glen Reservoir loop from Barrhead

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Ryat Linn Reservoir Waterfall – Waulkmill Glen Reservoir loop from Barrhead

02:24

9.16km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.10 km

Gravel Path Around Balgray Reservoir

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

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1.44 km

Metal Gate by the Waterside Path

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Absolutely magnificent path block.Well worth a visit.

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1.44 km

Balgray Reservoir

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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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2.37 km

Ryat Linn Reservoir Waterfall

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Flat tarmac for cycling and walkers

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2.83 km

View of Neilston Railway Viaduct

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

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3.00 km

Waulkmill Glen Reservoir Viaduct

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

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3.35 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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6.25 km

Railway Viaduct Over the River

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9.16 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.79 km

317 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.48 km

3.26 km

1.16 km

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 22 June

24°C

15°C

24 %

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Ryat Linn Reservoir Waterfall – Waulkmill Glen Reservoir loop from Barrhead

Gravel Path Around Balgray Reservoir

Metal Gate by the Waterside Path

Balgray Reservoir

Ryat Linn Reservoir Waterfall

View of Neilston Railway Viaduct

Waulkmill Glen Reservoir Viaduct

Waulkmill Glen Reservoir

Railway Viaduct Over the River

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