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OSM map layer · LineString
55.90, -4.29 · rel 2402054
55.90, -4.29 · rel 2402054
Kelvin Walkway
12,1 km from start to finish through urban area.
Glasgow · 55.90°N ·
4.29°W
12,1km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 16 points along the route
What will you encounter?
16× monument
The Glasgow Academy War Memorial
monument ·
35 m off route
11,0 km
91%
Highland Light Infantry Boer War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
11,4 km
94%
Carlyle
monument ·
69 m off route
11,4 km
94%
Thomas Carlyle Statue
monument ·
80 m off route
11,4 km
94%
Lord Lister Statue
monument ·
104 m off route
11,4 km
94%
Roberts Memorial
monument ·
130 m off route
11,4 km
94%
Lord Kelvin Statue
monument ·
134 m off route
11,4 km
94%
A wee bench for Scott
monument ·
147 m off route
11,4 km
94%
War Memorial
monument ·
167 m off route
11,4 km
94%
University Memorial Chapel
monument ·
232 m off route
11,4 km
94%
Hunter Memorial
monument ·
301 m off route
11,4 km
94%
Normandy Veterans Memorial
monument ·
on the route
11,7 km
97%
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Memorial
monument ·
on the route
11,7 km
97%
602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron Memorial
monument ·
on the route
11,7 km
97%
Peter Lowe Relief Sculpture
monument ·
149 m off route
12,1 km
100%
Martyr's Memorial Pillar
monument ·
210 m off route
12,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Kelvin Walkway is 12.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Kelvin Walkway takes approximately 3h 1min to complete.
No, Kelvin Walkway is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Kelvin Walkway starts near coordinates 55.9185, -4.2743.
Kelvin Walkway is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.