As the summer ends and we move into autumn, now is a great time to start wrapping up and enjoying a crisp morning walk along some of Glasgow’s most scenic routes.
Yesterday marked the end of ‘taps aff’ weather and a move towards longer nights, scattered leaves and fuzzy hats and scarves.
To help you get out there and enjoy those autumn colours, we’ve put together a list of some of the city’s best walking routes this season.
4 – Hogganfield Park
Once an ancient bogland to the north east of Glasgow city centre, Hogganfeild soon developed onto a leisurely lochview with playparks, paths, and picnicking areas.
The circular route makes it easy to go for scenic walk before heading back to the car.
In august, when the trees begin to shed their leaves, Hogganfield is a wonderful place to embrace that autumn feeling while getting to see the park’s ducks and swans.
3 – Kelvingrove Park
First opened in 1852, this park, located in Glasgow’s west end, has been a staple of city life for more than 170 years.
Overlooked by Glasgow University’s large spire, the area is also littered with lovely Victorian monuments and features such as The Bandstand.
Surrounded by striking gothic architecture and hundreds of large trees, Kelvingrove Park is a great place to embrace Halloween early and enjoy some of Glasgow’s most grand designs.
2 – Glasgow Green and the Necropolis
Glasgow Green and the Necropolis are some of the city’s most unique locations and offer a chance to take a lovely stroll while learning more about the city’s intriguing past.
The Necropolis contains some 3,500 stunning monuments to historical figures like John Nox and various city Lord Provosts.
The area also hosts Glasgow Cathedral and the People’s Palace, making it easy to have a rest and take in the city’s fascinating heritage.
1 – Pollok Country Park
With the Burrell Collection now open after a major refurbishment, Pollok Park is the perfect place to take your first autumn stroll this season.
Containing extensive woodlands and gardens, the park offers a quiet sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The area is rich in history and was home to the Maxwell family, a once powerful aristocratic house in Glasgow with a passion for local art and heritage.
What is the autumn equinox?
A solar Equinox is a moment in time when the Sun crosses the Earth’s equator, covering the northern and southern hemisphere with an equal amount of sunlight.
This makes the sun appear ‘due west’ and ‘due east’ in an event that happens twice a year.
When is the autumn equinox?
The first equinox of 2022 occurred on March 20 while the second equinox occurs on Friday September 23.
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