10 of Glasgow's lesser-known parks and green spaces for a peaceful lockdown escape
Kelvingrove, Queen’s Park, Glasgow Green and the Botanic Gardens may attract the crowds, but there are a huge number of other options for a walk, run, or just to relax with a book on a bench (when milder weather returns).
Glasgow’s outdoor spaces have been massively popular over lockdown, particularly with those who have no access to a garden.
Here are a few of our favourites to visit which are usually fairly quiet, helping you get away from it all in places where keeping socially distant isn’t a problem.
1. Dawsholme Park
Beautiful Dawsholme Park features woodland walks, parakeets, and beautiful views over the River Kelvin.
Photo: David Hepburn
2. Robroyston Park
If you're lucky, it's possible to catch a glimpse of deer in the sprawling grounds of Robroyston Park.
Photo: David Hepburn
3. Elder Park
Located in Govan, Elder Park offers 37 acres of green space and a large boating pond.
Photo: David Hepburn
4. Possil Marsh
Easily combined with a walk along the nearby Forth & Clyde Canal, Possil Marsh is a haven for wildlife, including colourful kingfisher.
Photo: David Hepburn