Strathclyde Sport Walking Routes
Strathclyde Sport has developed a simple grading system for our inclusive walking routes. See the table below to ensure you can choose the route that's right for you.
Walking Route Grading | Meaning | Code |
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Easy |
Easy routes are generally flat and avoid hills or steep inclines. Terrain surface will be firm. | E |
Easy and Accessible |
Routes are wide and flat avoiding steep hills. Any steps present will be short and will have a handrail or a ramp alternative. You will find regular rest stops, such as benches, along the route. | E & A |
Moderate | There may be steps or steeper hills included in the route. Terrain might include grass or soil which may get loose or soft underfoot after rain. | M |
Includes steep hills |
The route follows a steep incline at least once. | SH |
Uneven terrain |
This route will go through grass, soil, or other terrain which may become soft or uneven in rain or wet weather. | U |
Road |
The route includes crossing a road. Ensure you follow the highway code when doing so. | R |
Walking Route Archive 2022 :
- January - Kelvingrove Park Walking Route 2k (E, U)
- February - Botanic Gardens Walking Route 3k (M, U, R)
- March - Clydeside Walking Route 3K (M, U, R)
- April - Science Centre Walking Route 3K (U, R)
- May - Kilpatrick Breas Walking Route (Starting point, M, SH, R, U)
- June - Milngavie Water Works Walking Route, Craigmadie route (E & A), Mugdock route (M, U, R)
- July - Whitelee Wind Farm Walking Route 2.5k (E, U, R)
- August - Pollock Country Park 4K (E, U, R)
- September - Kelvin Walkway 4-5 hours (U, M, R)
- October - Hidden Gardens 1k (E & A, U)
- November - Speirs Wharf 1k (M, U)
- December - Queens Parks 2.5k (E,U)
Walking Route Archive 2023 :
- January - Linn Park Walking Route 2k (E, U)
- Febuary - Newlands Park Walking Route, short route (E & A)
- March - White Cart Water Walking Route, short trail (E)
- April - Rouken Glen Walking Route 3km (E, A)
- May - Dams to Darnley Walking Route 6km (E)
- June - Glasgow Green Walking Route 3.6km (E)
- July - The Whangie Walking Route 4.5km (M & U)
- August - Alva Glen Walking Route 2.5km (M, U & SH)
- September - Bellahouston Park 2.2km (E & A)
- October - Alexandra Park 1.94km (E & A)
- November - Victoria Park 2km (E & A)
- December - Linn Park 4km (E)
- January - Dean Castle Country Park 3.4km (M & SH)
- February - Sighthill Stone Circle 3km route (A)
*If you like walking and would like more inspiration of walks you can do around campus then check out our Tree Routes Webpage