Loudoun Hill has a rich history regarding a famous battle carried out in 1307. It's also a volcanic plug and generally lovely to look at! For the adventurous hiker, there …
The Cadzow Oaks are around 700 years old. They were planted at the time of Robert the Bruce!
Today they are twisted and mostly hollow, they are still very much …
The second largest area of parkland in Glasgow Linn Park is banked by White Car Water. There is a pretty footbridge and a waterfall. There is a golf course, equestrian centre, cemetery and a large area of parkland to explore.
The highest point in Cathkin Braes Country Park is known as Queen Mary's Seat. From here at about 190m you get wonderful views across Glasgow and north into Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park.
Path from East Revoch Road is straightforward. To get to the reservoir from Cairn is a bit rougher - I went direct which was very boggy. Going to left or right probably a better option.