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 Photographs of the Allander-Kelvin River Walkway from Milngavie to Glasgow


Kelvin River

Kelvin River on the Kelvin Walkway 

 

Route Map of Kelvin River Walkway

Route Map of Kelvin River Walkway


 
The Kelvin Walkway connects Milngavie with the Glasgow Heliport
 on the north bank of the River Clyde.

 The walkway follows the Allander Water for 2 miles ( 3km )
 southeast from 
Milngavie to join the River Kelvin.

 The route then turns southwest leaving the Kelvin south through Summerston

 ( - see map below - no signposts! )

 The walkway rejoins the river on the outskirts of Maryhill
and proceeds south through Kelvinside,
 Kelvingrove Park and Yorkhill to reach the Clyde.

A total distance of  some 9 miles ( 14.5km ) is covered.



Route Map of Kelvin River Walkway





Brasher Bridge over Kelvin River

Brasher Bridge over Kelvin River

 


Balmuildy Road Bridge over Kelvin River

Balmuildy Road ( A879 ) Bridge over Kelvin River




Balmuildy Road Bridge over Kelvin River

Balmuildy Road ( A879 ) Bridge over Kelvin River





Balmuildy Road Bridge over Kelvin River

Balmuildy Road ( A879 ) Bridge over Kelvin River





Campsie Fells from the Kelvin River Walkway

Campsie Fells from the Kelvin River Walkway





Kelvin River Walkway






Kelvin River Walkway

Kelvin River Walkway





Kelvin River at Killermont from Glasgow Golf Club

Kelvin River at Killermont from Glasgow Golf Club





Bridge over the Kelvin River at Killermont in Bearsden

Bridge over the Kelvin River at Killermont






Bridge over the Kelvin River at Killermont in Bearsden

Garscube Bridge over the Kelvin River at Killermont
 This bridge over the river Kelvin replaced the earlier narrow, hump-backed Garscube Bridge,
It was widened in cast-iron in the 1850s to carry water mains from Mugdock Reservoir to Glasgow.
 The new bridge was designed to carry the water mains and also a double line of tram tracks to Milngavie.







Kelvin River in Garscube Estate in Bearsden

 Kelvin River in Garscube Estate




Map of the River Kelvin

Map of the River Kelvin





Route Map of the River Kelvin Way

Route Map of the River Kelvin Way




RIVER KELVIN WALKWAY - ROUTE DESCRIPTION:


Location: Glasgow
Map: OS Landranger 64
Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Time: 3~4 hours
Terrain: Riverside path

The River Kelvin rises in the Campsie Fells and flows south into Glasgow to meet the Clyde. The section from Kelvingrove to Maryhill has long been established as a path and cycle route, but some years ago the path was extended north to follow the Kelvin and then the Allander Water into Milngavie, where it links with the start of the West Highland Way.
From Kelvin Bridge the route heads north with several turnoffs leading to the Botanic Gardens.
You pass an 18th-century flint mill, a reminder of the industry that once thrived along the river. This led to the Kelvin becoming little more than a sewer as effluents of many kinds were poured into it.
In recent decades, the industry has largely gone and a big effort has been made to clean the Kelvin — successfully, as can be seen by the birdlife and by the fact the river now has its own angling association. It also has its own conservation group. Friends of the River Kelvin
(FORK), whose website ( www.fork.org.uk ) contains much information about the river and details what they do to help conserve and improve it.
After 3km on a path you reach the aqueduct carrying the Forth and Clyde Canal over the river. It is worth taking the short diversion up to see the aqueduct and the impressive flight of Maryhill Locks. After this you reach the only problematic part of the walk.
Glasgow’s enthusiasm for creating cycleways is to be applauded but in the Maryhill area the profusion of cycleway signs seems to have overtaken the path route. Following the route I describe is however easy enough and will lead you back to the river ( which has meanwhile meandered through the University Science Park ) for the second stage of the walk.
This is amazingly different and quiet considering how close you are to the city. You may well see herons fishing on the river and it is a beautiful stroll up to Balmuildy Bridge. The path can become overgrown, though it can be followed easily enough. The path improves again after Boclair and provides a lovely walk into
Milngavie, maintaining its rural nature right up to the outskirts of the town.

Route:
Start at Kevinbridge underground station.
Walk down to river, cross footbridge and TR.
Follow riverside path for 3km to canal aqueduct.
Go up ramp to view Maryhill Locks.
Return to path and TR.
Path climbs away from river and through a park, then curves right by a wall to meet a road.
Ignore path sign on left and continue to cross Maryhill Road and enter Maryhill Park.
Follow main path, keep right at junction and cross park past play area to far corner.
TL on road past John Paul Academy and riding stables.
Go through gate on to track down to river.
TR and follow path for 2.5km to Balmuildy Bridge.
Cross road then cross river by footbridge and TR to follow overgrown path along riverbank.
Watch for stile on L and continue with path by Allander Water.
Go under road and then up steps to cross second road at Boclair.
Follow good straight path for 1km to Prescott Bridge.
Cross bridge and TL on track leading into
Milngavie.
TL at road under railway then TR and follow path through wood and then as signed to town centre and railway station.




Map of Bearsden & Milngavie showing route of Allander River Walkway

Map of Bearsden & Milngavie showing route of Allander-Kelvin River Walkway

( Note: Click here or on map for large format copy )


Map of Bearsden & Milngavie showing route of Allander River Walkway

Map of Allander-Kelvin River Walkway


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