Stewart Memorial Fountain – River Kelvin loop from Hillhead

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Stewart Memorial Fountain – River Kelvin loop from Hillhead

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4.9

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Stewart Memorial Fountain – River Kelvin loop from Hillhead

00:52

8.24km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.34 km

Statues on Kelvin Bridge in Kelvingrove Park

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4 statues on the bridge over the River Kelvin

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1.85 km

Stewart Memorial Fountain

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The Stewart Memorial Fountain in Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow was erected in 1872 and commemorates Lord Provost Robert Stewart, who drove forward the city's modern water supply.
The richly decorated …

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2.79 km

Hillhead Primary School

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Completed in 2011, Hillhead Primary School is a building that mediates between the park and the surrounding urban context. Using the complex levels of the site, a new plinth to …

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3.38 km

View of the River Kelvin from the Bridge

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Nice view on both side along the kelvin river

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3.50 km

Figurines in the Stone Wall

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3.90 km

River Kelvin at Humpback Bridge

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7.17 km

River Kelvin

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The River Kelvin flows through Kelvingrove Park and significantly shapes its landscape. It originates north of Glasgow and flows into the River Clyde. In the park, it meanders in curves, …

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7.41 km

University of Glasgow

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The University of Glasgow is one of Great Britain's oldest and most renowned universities. It was founded in 1451 by a papal bull, making it the fourth-oldest university in the …

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8.24 km

End point

Train Station

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