Thanks to The Clyde Walkway is a partnership venture based on 1 co-operation and agreement. North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire and Glasgow City Councils would like to acknowledge the help and support of the many agencies and organisations involved in its development, management and promotion, including: Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Natural Heritage, The Big Lottery, Sustrans, The Forestry Commission, The Paths for All Partnership, Strathclyde European Partnership, Scottish Power, Scottish Wildlife Trust, VisitScotland, The Glasgow & Clyde Valley Green Network Partnership. We would also like to thank, in particular, the many individual landowners along the route who have given their support and co-operation to the project. The Clyde Walkway Glasgow City Centre to Cambuslang Bridge k t n he a c erb ity riv sights from the Produced for Community and Enterprise Resources by Communications and Strategy. 027182/Feb16 The Clyde Route description and features of interest Walkway From Partick Railway Station head out onto Merkland Street, turn right and through the underpass to join the Clyde Walkway next to the busy Clydeside Glasgow to Expressway (A814). The Walkway follows the Glasgow to Inverness National Cycle Cambuslang Bridge Route (NCR) No7 into the city centre. In short... The Kelvin Cycleway can be reached by following the signs for Kelvingrove. The first 10.5 miles of the route runs from This in turn links to the Forth and Clyde the west end of Glasgow where the Clyde Canal at the Kelvin Aqueduct and Maryhill and Kelvin rivers meet to Cambuslang in Locks and on to the West Highland Way the east by way of Glasgow Green and at Milngavie. The Clyde Walkway crosses the city centre. Whilst passing through the Expressway via the pedestrian bridge both urban and industrial areas there are at the Glasgow Harbour development and numerous spectacular historic and modern continues to follow NCR No7, passing the buildings to see and an abundance of entrance for the Tall Ship S.S. Glenlee wildlife along the river. and Glasgow Heliport before reaching the River Clyde. Continue along the cycleway past the The Waverley is the last sea going paddle Scottish Exhibition and Conference steamer in the world and was built in 1947. Centre (SECC) and Clyde Auditorium In 1974 the ship was decommissioned and (Armadillo Concert Hall) . At this point under threat of being scrapped. However the Glasgow to Inverness National Cycle following acquisition by the Paddle Route (NCR No7) meets the Glasgow to Steamer Preservation Society for £1 and Edinburgh National Cycle Route (NCR a successful £4,000,000 fund-raising No. 75). Look out for the distinctive campaign and rebuilding programme it Sustrans way-markers along the cycleways was brought back into operation in 2000. indicating destination and distance. The Waverly is currently in use so is only The spectacular titanium clad complex of docked here when not at sea. buildings on the opposite bank is one of Glasgow’s newest visitor attractions and Pedestrians and cyclists can reach the includes the Glasgow Science Centre, exhibition and conference centre railway IMAX Cinema and Glasgow Tower , station via the SECC car park and covered the latter being Glasgow’s tallest building. overpass across the A814 Clydeside There are several bridges across the Clyde Expressway. at this point including the Bells Bridge, built for the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival Just past the SECC is the 175-ton giant and the more recent Millennium and Clyde cantilever Finnieston Crane . Arc Bridges which give access to the Commissioned in 1926 and completed in science centre complex and other visitor 1931 for the Clyde Navigation Trust, it is attractions on the opposite bank including one of Glasgow’s largest landmarks and the P.S. Waverley and Sea Plane . was used to load steam locomotives onto cargo ships for export around the world. Finnieston Crane Immediately after the crane is a circular Much of the city’s wealth was created here glass domed brick building, it is one of by ships and river boats carrying cargoes two rotundas marking the ends of the of tobacco, cotton and other goods from Glasgow Harbour Tunnel . America to the warehouses in the city. Built between 1890 and 1896, the From the early 1900’s it was also the buildings originally housed hydraulic departure point for pleasure trips “doon lifts and stairs allowing pedestrians and the watter”. The Broomielaw finally closed horse-drawn vehicles to gain access to the to commercial activity in 1947 and the three 5 metre diameter tunnels under the area is now being redeveloped for offices Clyde. The development never became a and residential accommodation as can be financially viable operation and although seen by the large, modern, and prestigious the pedestrian route remained open until buildings rising high along the riverfront. 1980, the tunnels and shafts have now The Walkway continues along the been sealed. banks of the Clyde passing under King George V Bridge, the railway bridge and Continue along the quayside Walkway , Glasgow Bridge and crossing the ends following the pavement in places, pass of the Victoria and Albert Bridges before underneath the Kingston Bridge , one reaching Glasgow Green. of Europe’s busiest sections of motorway, before entering the section of riverside Glasgow Central, Queen Street and Argyle known as the Broomielaw . From as Street railway stations can be reached from early as 1325 this was the noisy and grimy any point along Clyde Street. heart for Glasgow’s river borne trade. Glasgow Green dates back to medieval Built in early 1889 by the architect times and although walks and shrubberies William Leiper, the façade was modelled were laid out in 1756, it was primarily used on the ‘Doge’s Palace’ in Venice and was for grazing livestock as well as bleaching, built to conceal a carpet-manufacturing dying and washing clothes. In 1857 the mill. Unfortunately during a gale on 1st Green became a public park for the November 1889 the façade collapsed due people of the East End. Beside the river to being insufficiently tied into the mill are a number of boathouses reflecting the brickwork. It took until 1892 to be rebuilt. recreational use made of the river. By the early 1980’s the factory had ceased production and the building now operates Situated in Glasgow Green is the People’s as a business centre. Palace . Opened in 1893 “for the recreation and improvement” of the London Road (A749) lies immediately inhabitants of Glasgow’s East End, the behind the business centre, giving access building originally housed reading and back into the centre of Glasgow. recreation rooms, a museum and picture galleries. It is now a museum devoted to From Glasgow Green, the Walkway Glasgow’s social history from medieval continues along the northern bank of the times to the present day. Clyde past Polmadie Footbridge which gives access to Richmond Park on the Behind the People’s Palace is Templeton’s opposite bank. Beyond the footbridge, Business Centre . Its façade is one of on the northern bank, a towering wall the most extravagant polychromatic brick conceals behind Dalmarnock water buildings in Britain. treatment works. Clyde Walkway near Albert Bridge GGCVTB The Tall Ship SS Glenlee Clyde Auditorium At Dalmarnock Bridge Dalmarnock The most attractive is via St Peter’s Railway Station is a short walk north along Cemetery which has a number of A749 Dalmarnock Road. For Rutherglen interesting monuments. Railway Stationgo south along the A749 and right at Farmecross onto The Clyde Walkway crosses the river at Farmeloan Road. Cambuslang Bridge , the disused vehicular bridge known locally as ‘Orion’ Continue along the river following its bridge, and continues along the meandering course around the Cuningar south bank. Loop (meaning rabbit warren). The name dating back to medieval times when the It is possible, to continue along the north area was used for breeding rabbits. bank of the river to Clydeford Road (A763) The section of path between Dalmarnock and Carmyle from where there are train and Cambuslang Bridges was formerly or bus services to Glasgow. Alternatively important for heavy industry as illustrated cross the river at Clydeford Bridge to rejoin by the large blue building on the opposite the Walkway. bank, the Phoenix Tube Works, which in 1944 fabricated the pipework used in the PLUTO (Pipe Line Under The Ocean) project for supplying fuel to the invading allied army in Normandy. There are several points along here where If you need this information in a another language or format, please contact us to discuss paths link to London Road (A74) with how we can best meet your needs. buses back in to the city. Phone: 0303 123 1015 Email: [email protected] People’s Palace, Winter Gardens and Templeton Business Centre Responsibility Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code by acting in a courteous and responsible manner and avoid damaging or disturbing the natural heritage of the area. Please Everyone has the right to be on most land and respect the fact that much of the land inland water providing they act responsibly. through which the Clyde Walkway passes Your access rights and responsibilities are explained is privately owned and is a fully in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. working landscape. When you are in the outdoors • take personal responsibility for you own Some sections of the actions and act safely; Clyde Walkway pass close to or • respect peoples privacy and peace of mind; through areas of natural hazard • help land managers to work safely and effectively; such as cliffs, deep and fast • care for the environment and take you’re flowing water, steeply sloping litter home; and uneven ground. • keep you dog under proper control; Please keep to the path and • take extra care if you are organizing an event ensure that children and dogs or running a business are kept under close control.