Cathkin Braes
The highest point in Glasgow, with the whole city and the Campsies laid out below.
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Ascent
- 120 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 200 m
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About this walk
Cathkin Braes is an easy 4.3 km circular walk with 120 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Cathkin Braes car park, Cathkin Road (grid reference NS 603 582). The start can be reached by public transport.
Cathkin Braes is a country park on the ridge along Glasgow's southern edge, and at 200 m its highest ground. Queen Mary's Seat, where Mary Queen of Scots is said to have watched the Battle of Langside, looks north over the whole city to the Campsie Fells and, on a clear day, Ben Lomond.
The loop follows the ridge and returns through Big Wood. The mountain-bike trails from the 2014 Commonwealth Games are here too.
Route
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The braes
Follow the ridge to Queen Mary's Seat and loop back through Big Wood.
Summit
Cathkin Braes (Queen Mary's Seat)
200 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Cathkin Braes take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 4.3 km route, which has 120 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Cathkin Braes car park, Cathkin Road (grid reference NS 603 582). Free car park on Cathkin Road.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Glasgow to Castlemilk. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Grassy and woodland paths, muddy in places.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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