Luckily, the city has dozens of nearby routes, including charming canal paths and those taking in stunning views of nearby towns.
If you’re looking for somewhere to take your four-legged friend when the weather is looking good, here are some of the best spots, according to outdoor enthusiasts.
The best dog walking routes near Glasgow to try this spring and summer
The Neilston Pad Circular is found to the south of Glasgow (Image: Alltrails)
Here are the best dog walking routes near Glasgow worth trying out this spring and summer, according to outdoor enthusiasts on AllTrails.
Neilston Pad Circular
Located to the south of the city, Neilston Pad Circular takes in over 5km of stunning lakeside and woodland.
The route takes around an hour and a half to complete and is considered easy.
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West Highland Way: Milngavie to Drymen
Considered a much harder route to complete, this nearly 20km path is situated to the north of Glasgow and starts from the town of Milngavie in East Dunbartonshire.
The popular West Highland Way takes in massive stretches of scenic countryside, mountains and glens.
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Fintry Wood and Black Spout
At just under 4km in length, the Fintry Wood and Black Spout path is of moderate difficulty and takes around an hour and a half to complete.
Beginning at the Fintry Inn, the route is located on the north side of the Campsies.
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Strathkelvin Railway Path
Beginning at Strathblane and meandering over to Lennoxtown, the dismantled railway path, which was closed in 1951, is over 10km in length and is of moderate difficulty.
Find out more here.
The Cadder and Lennox Forest Circular starts in Bishopbriggs and is 16km long (Image: Getty)
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Duncolm
To the west of the city in Old Kilpatrick lies the Duncolm route which takes walkers to the Duncolm Summit.
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Banton Loch Path
Located between Kilsyth and Cumbernauld, the route is perfect for those who are looking for lochside views.
The path is just under 4km in length and takes around 51 minutes to complete.
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Cadder and Lennox Forest Circular
Starting and ending in Cadder, Bishoprbiggs, the 16km long path runs along the River Kelvin and takes in Lennox Forest.
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Cadder to Kirkintilloch
This moderately difficult walking route at just under 10km in length takes over 2 hours to complete and runs from Cadder in Bishopbriggs to Kirkintilloch, the Canal Capital of Scotland.
Find out more here.
The Broadbead Hill Circular route takes in views of Renfrewshire (Image: Alltrails)
Kelvin Walkway
The Kelvin Walkway is a city walk that takes in much of the West End and Maryhill to the northeast of the city centre.
The route is described as a “lovely trail” that follows the River Kelvin.
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Broadbead Hill Circular
Starting at Howwood, in Renfrewshire, the 7km path takes visitors through Skiff Wood and up to Broadbead Hill.
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The Whangie and Auchineden Circular
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Described as an “exciting trail in the Kilpatrick Hills,” the Whangie and Auchineden Circular is around 7km in length and takes over 2 hours to complete.
The route starts at Queen’s View car park just off the A809 and takes in views of Loch Lomond
Find out more about these walks and discover others on the AllTrails website.
