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The River Kelvin is a 22-mile tributary of the Clyde that flows through northern Glasgow from moorland near Kilsyth. Partick, Kelvindale, Summerston and Croy stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 6 stations within reach of the River Kelvin: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Kelvin runs about 19 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Kelvin train stations
- Maryhill0.1 mi (about 0.2 mi on foot) · closest
- Partick0.2 mi (about 0.3 mi on foot)
- Kelvindale0.3 mi (about 0.3 to 0.4 mi on foot)
- Summerston0.5 mi (about 0.6 mi on foot)
- Exhibition Centre (Glasgow)0.5 mi (about 0.6 mi on foot)
- Croy1.0 mi (about 1 to 1.5 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the River Kelvin, so these walks head out along the riverside path and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the riverside path allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the riverside path | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partick | 8.2 mi and back | 17 mi | about 5.5 hours |
| Exhibition Centre (Glasgow) | 7.5 mi and back | 16 mi | about 5.5 hours |
| Kelvindale | 4.9 mi and back | 10.5 mi | about 3.5 hours |
| Summerston | 4.6 mi and back | 10.5 mi | about 3.5 hours |
| Maryhill | 4.6 mi and back | 9.5 mi | about 3 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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