Kelvin Aqueduct – Glasgow Botanic Gardens loop from Westerton

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Kelvin Aqueduct – Glasgow Botanic Gardens loop from Westerton

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Kelvin Aqueduct – Glasgow Botanic Gardens loop from Westerton

03:58

15.2km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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3.13 km

Kelvin Aqueduct

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Old aqueduct of typical bricks.

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5.42 km

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

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The botanic gardens are a documented collection of plants with the first consideration to conservation and preservation. It was set up in 1817 by a wealthy local botanist. Today they …

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5.59 km

River Kelvin at Humpback Bridge

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6.06 km

Former North Woodside Flint Mills

Ruins

7.28 km

Lord Roberts Monument, Kelvingrove Park

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The statue of Lord Roberts in Kelvingrove Park was erected in 1916. It was made by sculptor Henry Poole. The statue commemorates his achievements in the colonial wars of India and Afghanistan, and in the Boer War in South Africa.

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7.55 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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7.86 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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8.18 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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8.60 km

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

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The free-entry Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is a stunning building that opened in 1901. It has 22 galleries which have many fascinating items, including Ancient Egyptian artefacts, taxidermy, and Renaissance art. For more information, visit: glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvingrove-art-gallery-and-museum.

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