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Garnethill

George Square – Glasgow Cathedral loop from Cowcaddens

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Glasgow City
Garnethill

George Square – Glasgow Cathedral loop from Cowcaddens

Moderate

4.9

(18)

91

hikers

George Square – Glasgow Cathedral loop from Cowcaddens

02:51

10.8km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Train Station

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1.60 km

Caffè Nero, St. Enoch Square

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or was it always this short?

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1.87 km

River Clyde

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The River Clyde is a major river in Scotland. It flows through the heart of Glasgow and features various parks, promenades, and recreational areas. There's a path along the river, so you can walk as far as you like.

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5.49 km

Buchanan Street, Glasgow

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A very nice shopping street in the heart of the great city of Glasgow.

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5.93 km

The monument is dedicated to the inventor of the steam engine. It stands in a prominent position in George Square.

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6.20 km

George Square

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George Square, named after King George III, is the principal civic square in Glasgow. The square was laid out in 1781 and is home to many important buildings, including the …

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6.99 km

Saint Mungo Mural

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Founder and patron saint of the city of Glasgow: Saint Kantigern.

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7.31 km

Glasgow Cathedral

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Glasgow Cathedral is one of the few medieval cathedrals in Scotland that was not destroyed. That is what makes it so worth seeing.
At this spot, Saint Mungo built a …

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8.39 km

Glasgow Necropolis

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Glasgow Necropolis ist ein viktorianischer Friedhof im schottischen Glasgow.
Das Gelände auf einem Hügel östlich der St Mungo’s Cathedral, ein Teil des ehemaligen Wester Craigs Estate, wurde 1650 von der …

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10.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.89 km

2.13 km

569 m

554 m

479 m

146 m

Surfaces

5.49 km

4.37 km

475 m

260 m

172 m

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