Glasgow to Lochwinnoch
20.51 miles (33 km)
This lovely short easy ride takes you along National Cycle Route 75 from Glasgow to Paisley and .
The ride starts with a pleasant run along the River Clyde before heading through Pollok Country Park.
This National Trust owned 18th century house includes some attractive gardens (see video below).
A pleasant mixture of quiet roads and cycle tracks, including a stretch along White Cart Water, take you onto Paisley. You then continue west to Lochwinnoch where you'll enjoy views of the lovely Castle Semple Loch.
Glasgow to Lochwinnoch Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map
Glasgow to Lochwinnoch Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map
Glasgow to Lochwinnoch OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Glasgow to Lochwinnoch Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Part of the route uses the popular Lochwinnoch Cycle Loop. The shared cycling and walking trail runs along a disused railway line between Kilbirnie and Paisley. It's a nice surfaced path with views over Barr Loch and Castle Semple.