Extensive exploration walk through the largest Scottish city of Glasgow

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7.38 mi
285 ft
02h22
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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and is located on the border of the Lowlands and Highlands about 70 kilometers west of the Scottish capital Edinburgh. Because of its high population, Glasgow has a large size with many beautiful sights that are spread over a large area. Because of this fact, a complete weekend can be spent in Glasgow if you want to absorb everything at your own pace. This walk is ideal for a first exploration of the city and after the first trip this walk can be used as a starting point for visiting other beautiful locations that are not passed by. The top locations that are visited in this exploration include the Cathedral of Glasgow, the George Square, the Glasgow Necropolis, ... and a full arsenal of other gems.

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Difficulty level: Medium (77/100)

Length: 7.38 mi

Duration: 02h22


Total ascent: 285 ft

Maximal slope: 3.8 %

Average slope: 0 %

Net ascent: 0 ft

Total descent: 285 ft

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        Closest address to start: Union Street, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
        Closest address to end: George Square, Glasgow City, United Kingdom

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        Places of interest

        1. Glasgow Central station

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          Glasgow Central is one of two principal mainline rail terminals in Glasgow, Scotland. The railway …
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        2. Buchanan Street

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          Buchanan Street is one of the main shopping thoroughfares in Glasgow, the largest city in …
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        3. Gallery of Modern Art

          0 · Art gallery
          GoMA offers a programme of temporary exhibitions and workshops. GoMA displays work by local and …
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        4. Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington

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          The equestrian statue of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington located outside the Royal …
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        5. George Square

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          George Square is the principal civic square in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is one of six …
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        6. Glasgow City Chambers

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          The City Chambers or Municipal Buildings in Glasgow, Scotland, has functioned as the headquarters …
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        7. High Street

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          High Street is the oldest, and one of the most historically significant, streets in Glasgow, …
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        8. Glasgow Necropolis

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          The Glasgow Necropolis is a Victorian cemetery in Glasgow, Scotland. It is on a low but very …
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        9. Battle of Glasgow

          0 · Battlefield
          The Battle of Glasgow was fought on 16 March 1544, between Matthew Stewart, 4th Earl of Lennox and …
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        10. Glasgow Cathedral

          0 · Historical place
          Glasgow Cathedral is a parish church of the Church of Scotland in Glasgow, Scotland. It is the …
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        11. Provand's Lordship

          0 · Ship
          The Provand's Lordship of Glasgow, Scotland, is a medieval historic house museum located at the …
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        12. University of Strathclyde

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          The University of Strathclyde is a public research university located in Glasgow, Scotland. …
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        13. Glasgow Queen Street railway station

          0 · Trainstation
          Glasgow Queen Street is a passenger railway terminus serving the city centre of Glasgow, …
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        14. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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          The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland , formerly the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama is a …
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        15. Willow Tearooms

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          The Willow Tearooms are tearooms at 217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, Scotland, designed by …
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        16. Glasgow School of Art

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          Glasgow School of Art shows you all the masterpieces of architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
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        17. Glasgow School of Art

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          The Glasgow School of Art is a higher education art school based in Glasgow, Scotland, offering …
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        18. Garnethill Synagogue

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          Garnethill Synagogue is the historic 'cathedral synagogue' of Scotland. It is located in …
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        19. Charing Cross railway station

          0 · Trainstation
          Charing Cross is a railway station close to the centre of Glasgow, Scotland, serving the district …
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        20. University of Glasgow

          0 · University
          The University of Glasgow is a public research university in Glasgow, Scotland. Founded by papal …
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        21. Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery

          0 · Art gallery
          The Hunterian is a complex of museums located in and operated by the University of Glasgow in …
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        22. Byres Road

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          Byres Road is a street in Hillhead, Glasgow, Scotland. It is the central artery of the city's West …
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        23. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

          0 · Museum
          The Kelvingrove Art Gallery is Glasgow and Scotland''s premier museum and art gallery. The museum …
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        24. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

          0 · Museum
          The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum displays the famous painting of Salvador Dali: Christ of …
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        25. Kelvin River

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          The Kelvin is Glasgow''s second most important river after the River Clyde. It rises at Dullatur …
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        26. Kelvingrove Park

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          Kelvingrove Park is a public park located on the River Kelvin in the West End of the city of …
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        27. International Exhibition of Science

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          The International Exhibition of Science, Art and Industry was the first of 4 international …
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        28. OVO Hydro

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          The OVO Hydro is a multi-purpose indoor arena located within the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, …
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        29. Hilton Glasgow

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          Hilton Glasgow Hotel is a 20-storey high-rise hotel in Glasgow, Scotland. It is one of Glasgow's …
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        30. King Tut's Wha Wha Hut

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          The King Tut's Wha Wha Hut is a famous club and the place to be for starting bands. The bans Oasis …
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        31. Glasgow

          0 · District
          Glasgow is the third most populous city in the United Kingdom, with an estimated city population of
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        Glasgow Central station
        Buchanan Street
        Gallery of Modern Art
        Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington
        George Square
        Glasgow City Chambers
        High Street
        Glasgow Necropolis
        Battle of Glasgow
        Glasgow Cathedral
        Provand's Lordship
        University of Strathclyde
        Glasgow Queen Street railway station
        Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
        Willow Tearooms
        Glasgow School of Art
        Glasgow School of Art
        Garnethill Synagogue
        Charing Cross railway station
        University of Glasgow
        Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
        Byres Road
        Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
        Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
        Kelvin River
        Kelvingrove Park
        International Exhibition of Science
        OVO Hydro
        Hilton Glasgow
        King Tut's Wha Wha Hut
        Glasgow
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