Explore self-guided walking holidays that blend nature, heritage, and urban calm.
In and around Glasgow, walking doesn’t mean leaving the world behind — it means discovering its quieter sides. This is a region where the energy of the city meets the stillness of rivers, woodlands, and canal paths. You’ll find escape without distance — trails that begin right where you are and lead into nature at a slower rhythm.
The Clyde Valley offers unexpected calm — from leafy country parks to riverside walks past old mills and hidden bridges. Whether it’s a short stroll through Pollok Park or a day’s walk to the Falls of Clyde, this is walking that grounds you in place and pace.
A long-distance trail stretching from central Glasgow to the Falls of Clyde in Lanarkshire. Follow the river through city parks, quiet villages, and open countryside. Ideal for section walks or a full-day journey from urban to rural.
Within Glasgow itself, these beloved green spaces offer woodland trails, riverside paths, and peaceful spots to pause. Easily accessible and perfect for everyday nature escapes.
Gentle walks through the Southside and into the Clyde Valley, with birdsong, native trees, and heritage features like old railway bridges and estate ruins.
You can follow river and canal paths, explore country parks, visit heritage sites, walk through woodlands, and enjoy quiet trails just minutes from the city.
Highlights include the Clyde Walkway, Pollok Country Park & Kelvingrove Trails, and the Cart & Calder River Trails.
Yes. As well as walking, you can enjoy cycling routes, kayaking on the Clyde, wildlife watching, and exploring historic gardens and estates.
This region is walkable year-round. Spring and summer bring longer days and lush greenery, while autumn offers colourful foliage along river and woodland paths.
Yes. There are self-guided and guided walking holiday options, as well as shorter packages that combine walking with cultural and heritage experiences in Glasgow.
