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The Clyde Walkway Is a Partnership Venture Based on 1 Co-Operation and Agreement

The Clyde Walkway Is a Partnership Venture Based on 1 Co-Operation and Agreement

Thanks to The is a partnership venture based on 1 co-operation and agreement. North , and 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 Natural Heritage, The Big Lottery, Sustrans, The Forestry Commission, The Paths for All Partnership, European Partnership, , 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 to

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Produced for Community and Enterprise Resources by Communications and Strategy. 027182/Feb16 The Clyde Route description and features of interest Walkway From 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 National Cycle 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 of the route runs from This in turn links to the Forth and Clyde the west end of Glasgow where the Clyde at the Kelvin Aqueduct and and Kelvin rivers meet to Cambuslang in Locks and on to the West Way the east by way of and at . 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 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. wildlife along the river. and Glasgow Heliport before reaching the . 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 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 , exhibition and conference centre railway IMAX Cinema and , 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 Bridge, built for the 1988 Just past the SECC is the 175-ton giant and the more recent Millennium and Clyde cantilever . 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 . 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 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 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 ’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. 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 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 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 Road (A749) lies immediately inhabitants of Glasgow’s East End, the behind the business centre, giving access building originally housed reading and back into of Glasgow. recreation rooms, a 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 to the present day. Clyde past 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 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 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 from where there are 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 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. Stay safe and enjoy your visit. For more information visit www.outdooraccess-.com where you can download the Scottish Outdoor Access Code ebook for your Sustrans Cycleroute waymarker Cycleroute Sustrans phone, Kindle, tablet or computer. The Clyde Walkway Glasgow to Cambuslang Bridge

Key to symbols the basics GGCVTB : Foot: Ordnance Survey Explorer Kelvin Cycleway, SECC, Series No342: Glasgow. Glasgow Science Centre, Ordnance Survey Glasgow city centre, Landranger Series No64: Glasgow Green, Glasgow, People’s Palace and and Airdrie. St. Peter’s Cemetery Length: Users: 17 km / 10.5 miles The following user information is indicative Start: of the facilities available Partick Railway Station either on or close to the route of the Clyde Finish: Walkway. Please phone Cambuslang Bridge, the relevant Access Officer Glasgow Science Centre and Millenium Tower Cambuslang for more detailed local information Where to get on: Foot: Railway Stations: - (including underground), Cambuslang Bridge Partick, Exhibition Centre, Glasgow Central, Bicycle: Glasgow Queen Street, Partick Station - Argyle Street, St Enoch Cambuslang Bridge Underground, Bridgeton, Dalmarnock, Rutherglen, Wheelchair: Cambuslang and Carmyle SECC to Cambuslang Bridge. Car: Some sections are on SECC (charges apply) pavement adjacent to Glasgow city centre car Clyde Street parks (charges apply)

Clyde Walkway, looking towards ’s Bridge useful contacts

Buchanan Bus Station SECC Phone: 0141 333 3708 www.secc.co.uk

First Glasgow Travel Scotrail www.firstgroup.com www.scotrail.co.uk Phone: 0141 420 77600 Phone: 0344 811 0141

Glasgow and the Clyde South Lanarkshire Council Valley Green Network Access Officer www.gcvgreennetwork.gov.uk www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk Phone: 0141 229 7746 Phone: 0303 123 1020 Access Officer South Lanarkshire www.glasgow.gov.uk Countryside Ranger Service ‘Slipstream’ Phone: 0141 287 2000 (Chatelherault Country Park) by Joseph Ingleby, next to Dalmarnock Bridge Phone: 01698 426213 Glasgow City Council Pontoon Hire Travel Line Scotland www.glasgow.gov.uk www.travelinescotland.com Phone: 0871 200 22 33 Glasgow Science Centre www.glasgowsciencecentre.org United Clyde Phone: 0141 420 5000 Angling Association www.ucapaltd.com Peoples Palace Phone: 01698 382479 Phone: 0141 276 0788 Visit Lanarkshire P.S. Waverley www.visitlanarkshire.com www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk Phone: 0845 130 4647 Visit Scotland, Glasgow Information Centre www..com Phone: 0141 566 4083

Clyde Walkway (Behind St.Peter’s Cemetery)

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