New walking route to connect Govan Bridge & Pollok Park

A public consultation has launched on plans for a 2.7km walking, wheeling and cycling route connecting the Govan–Partick Bridge with Pollok Country Park.

This is the first element of the Connecting Greater Govan project, which aims to improve streets and expand active travel options in Glasgow.

The scheme proposes to deliver high-quality infrastructure alongside public realm improvements, with the goal of creating a safe and accessible link between communities in Govan, the Southside and the West End.

Councillor Angus Millar, city convener for transport and climate, said: “Since opening in autumn 2024, the Govan–Partick Bridge has transformed how people travel between the south and west of the city, quickly becoming one of our most well-used active travel routes.

Dumbreck Road at Torridon Avenue (facing south) (Image: Glasgow City Council)

“With more than 1.77 million bridge crossings recorded so far, it clearly shows the appetite for high-quality routes for walking, wheeling and cycling in the city.

“The first proposed route of the Connecting Greater Govan project will deliver improved streets and enhanced connectivity for people in the Govan area, as well as adding to our safe active travel infrastructure for people to travel to more parts of the city.

Water Row - south of the bridge (Image: Glasgow City Council)

“This consultation, including the online survey and in-person drop-in events, is an important opportunity to get involved and shape this stage of the proposals.”

The proposed route would begin at Water Row, just south of the bridge, and travel through Govan Road, Orkney Street, Broomloan Road, Edmiston Drive and Dumbreck Road.

The route would end at Mosspark Boulevard, with onward connections to Pollok Country Park via existing and in-construction infrastructure.

The plans include improved cycling infrastructure and safer pedestrian environments, featuring dropped kerbs, tactile paving, new seating, landscaping and improved drainage.

Orkney Place (off Orkney Street) (Image: Glasgow City Council)

A redesign of the Edmiston Drive roundabout and the addition of signalised pedestrian crossings are expected to improve safety and convenience.

The scheme also proposes improved access to Orkney Place Park and a new signal-controlled pedestrian crossing between Dalkeith Avenue and Bellahouston Park.

Landscaping enhancements on Dalkeith Avenue are intended to create a more welcoming entrance to Bellahouston Park.

The Connecting Greater Govan project includes a total of four priority active travel routes spanning 11km.

Dumbreck Road at Dalkeith Avenue (facing north) (Image: Glasgow City Council)

These routes are designed to strengthen Glasgow’s wider active travel network, linking into current and future infrastructure.

The four routes are:

Route 1: Govan–Partick Bridge towards Pollok Country Park
Route 2: Peninver, Burghead, Govan Road, Summertown Road
Route 3: Shieldhall Road, Edmiston Drive
Route 4: Moss Road, Skipness Road, Craigton Road South, Jura Street

Construction of the full network remains subject to future funding.

The Route 1 section would be delivered in two phases, starting with a 1.7km stretch from the bridge’s south side to the Broomloan Road/Paisley Road West junction.

Members of the public are being encouraged to share their views on the proposals.

The consultation is open until March 30, 2026.

More information and an online survey are available via the project’s Story Map.

Paper copies of the survey can be found at Elder Park Library and the Pearce Institute.

In-person engagement opportunities include a pop-up event at Elder Park on Saturday, February 21, from 8.30am to 11am.

A drop-in event will also be held on Tuesday, March 3, at McLeod Hall in the Pearce Institute, 840–860 Govan Road, from 3.30pm to 7pm.

The project builds on previous community engagement and aims to further encourage active travel across Glasgow.

If approved, it could help create a greener, more connected city.

Future phases may be delivered as funding becomes available.