📌 Carmunnock, Glasgow
★★
Cathkin Braes is a belt of high ground just south of suburban Glasgow. Formerly frequented by groups as diverse as Celtic tribes, Mary, Queen of Scots and wealthy estate owners, it now forms a scenic country park. The braes rise to 192 metres above sea level at Queen Mary’s Seat, making it the highest hill officially within Glasgow’s city boundaries – and one of the council area’s best viewpoints. A good path network, albeit muddy in places after rain, intertwines with mountain bike trails built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
🌍 Location
📌 Between Carmunnock & Cambuslang, 4 mi south of George Square, Glasgow. Summit viewpoint is off the B759 at:
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NS 616586
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 55.800697,-4.208877
🚌 Ardencraig Road, at the foot of the park
🚗 Several car parks / laybys – closest one to summit viewpoint is at 🧭 NS 619585 / 🛰️ 55.800412,-4.204306
📝 Key info
⌚ Always open
🎫 Free
🔗 Website: glasgow.gov.uk | Park leaflet & map: glasgow.gov.uk
