Jordanhill is a residential area in Glasgow's West End, offering a blend of urban green spaces and natural pathways. The terrain in Jordanhill is generally flat with gentle gradients, making it accessible for various outdoor pursuits. The area benefits from connections to broader natural networks, including riverside paths and canals, which provide diverse landscapes for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, hiking, and more. Glacial drumlin hills in the wider Glasgow area also contribute to the varied topography…
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4.8
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647
riders
62.4km
03:40
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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146
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34.8km
02:00
90m
90m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.7km
02:04
130m
130m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.5km
00:55
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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368
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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254
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44.6km
02:03
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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218
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48.5km
02:27
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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144
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98.2km
04:23
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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92
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27.4km
02:52
140m
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.7km
01:19
70m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

53
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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42
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58.3km
03:01
160m
160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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56.6km
04:14
750m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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21.1km
01:26
120m
120m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.6km
01:18
90m
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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44
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3.90km
01:01
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29
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8.17km
02:08
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

30
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6.60km
01:44
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
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4.66km
01:14
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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46
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60.4km
03:56
710m
710m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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48
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44.9km
02:46
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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46
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
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103km
07:16
1,260m
1,260m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Jordanhill offers a variety of outdoor activities including road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, hiking, gravel biking, and mountain biking. The area features urban green spaces and natural pathways suitable for diverse preferences and fitness levels.
Jordanhill provides access to several hiking routes. Popular options include the 4.8-mile (7.8 km) Victoria Park War Memorial – Circular Garden View loop. Paths along the River Kelvin and through Glasgow Botanic Gardens are also available. For more details, consult the Hiking around Jordanhill guide.
Road cyclists can explore scenic canal paths like the Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath, which offers good straights and views. The Riverside Museum, near Jordanhill, is on Sustrans Route 7, a national cycle network route. Further options are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Jordanhill guide.
Jordanhill offers various jogging routes, including the 4.8-mile (7.8 km) Victoria Park War Memorial – Circular Garden View loop. Other paths follow the River Kelvin and pass through the Glasgow Botanic Gardens. The Running Trails around Jordanhill guide provides more information.
Jordanhill's terrain is generally flat with gentle gradients, making many routes approachable for families. Options include well-maintained park trails and scenic canal paths. Specific family-friendly hiking routes are available in the Family-friendly hikes around Jordanhill guide.
Jordanhill benefits from its proximity to the River Clyde and River Kelvin, which feature riverside paths. The Forth and Clyde Canal also provides natural pathways. The wider Glasgow area, including Jordanhill, features drumlin hills formed by glacial activity.
Jordanhill features more than 50 routes across various sports. These routes have been explored by over 73,000 visitors, resulting in an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 stars on komoot.
Komoot offers several guides for Jordanhill, including Road Cycling Routes around Jordanhill, Running Trails around Jordanhill, and Hiking around Jordanhill. Guides for touring cycling, gravel biking, mountain biking, and easy or city hikes are also available.
The terrain in Jordanhill is generally flat with gentle gradients, making many routes suitable for beginners. Options include well-maintained park trails and canal paths. Specific easy hiking routes are available in the Easy hikes around Jordanhill guide.
There is no single official website or phone number specifically for Jordanhill as an outdoor destination. Outdoor activities are generally managed by Glasgow City Council. For general inquiries, the main switchboard number is 0141 287 2000.
Jordanhill offers options for mountain biking, with routes available for this sport. Further details and specific trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Jordanhill guide.
Jordanhill provides touring cycling opportunities, including connections to broader natural networks like the Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath. More information on routes suitable for touring bikes is available in the Cycling around Jordanhill guide.

