The park is rich in rural history formerly being part of the old pollok estate and ancestral home to the maxwell family. Highlights in the park include a riverside section along the pretty white cart river, a beautiful walled garden with glasshouses, a delightful woodland garden and the very grand pollok house scotlands answer to downton abbey. Within the g53 postcode area and the greater pollok ward of the glasgow city council administration, the eastern cluster of private housing was constructed in the 1980s branching off craigflower road and the western part in the 2010s all streets beginning park, prior to which it was open farmland annexed to. Despite this, by 2019 it was considered that the park was. Pollok country park is the home to the burrell collection. The avenues is an exclusive development of 24 bespoke three bedroom luxury apartments. The 10 best restaurants near pollok country park, glasgow. So you might think that as the burrell collection is closed to the public until 2020, that theres no point visiting pollok country park.
Pollok country park, glasgow pollok country park is a 146hectare 361acre country park located in pollok, glasgow, scotland. If were planning on going to a country park, i always kinda forget that pollok park is there and end up travelling much further. The biggest park in glasgow by a few square miles, pollok country park lives up to its name, transporting you from the urban landscape into the country wilds, with dense woodlands, gardens, and a bounty of wildlife including some real highland cows. Pollok country park glasgow 2020 all you need to know. Stretch your legs on miles of trails, and choose a quiet picnic spot to forget about urban life.
The park is located in the south west of the city just 3 miles from the city centre. There are 6 ways to get from glasgow central station to pollok country park by train, bus, taxi, towncar or foot. To begin sniffing out that fabulous if fictional treasure, download your trail pdf. Pollok country park treasure hunt trail day out with the. The park hosts 2 visitors attractions, a childrens play park, mountain bike circuit and highland cattle. Restaurants near pollok country park, glasgow on tripadvisor. Pollock country park is a large park in the south of glasgow. Click here for our interactive map of all the walks.
Glasgow southside has the beautiful pollok country park only 5 miles away from the city centre. Visit pollok country park on your trip to glasgow or. Pollok country park is a large 146 hectare park located on the south side of glasgow, scotland. Photographs and map of pollok country park in the south side of. A large three bedroom ground floor apartment with private terrace situated within the hamilton collection. It is not to be confused with pollok castle in the parish of mearns, renfrewshire, seat of the pollok family. The main features of the area are the nearby pollok country park, where the burrell collection is now housed, the ruins of crookston castle within the north part of residential pollok where mary, queen of scots, was once held, and the silverburn centre, one of glasgow s major indoor retail complexes.
Pollok country park loop glasgow, scotland alltrails. Pollok country park is a stunning 360 acre country park located in the city of glasgow, scotland. White springtime blossom growing at side of riverside path. This fantastic three and a half mile route is contained within glasgows pollok country park. Jul 03, 2015 pollok country park is a stunning 360 acre country park located in the city of glasgow, scotland. Photographs and map of pollok country park in the south.
Glasgow to pollok country park 3 ways to travel via bus. Pollok country park treasure hunt trail day out with the kids. The park is glasgow s largest park and the only country park within glasgow. Pollok country park mountain biking trails trailforks. The park has retained all of its grandeur from the time it belonged to the wealthy maxwell family. Pollok country park is a 146hectare 361acre country park located in pollok, glasgow, scotland.
Pollok estate has been the home of the maxwell family since the midth century. Best trails in pollok country park renfrewshire, scotland. Pollok country park glasgow 2020 what to know before. Pollok country park is a 146ha country park located in pollok, south glasgow, scotland. There are 4 ways to get from glasgow to pollok country park by bus, taxi, towncar or foot. Pollok country park, glasgow mountain biking visitscotland. How to get to pollok country park in glasgow by bus or. Pollok country park, glasgow scotlands best walks with. Pollok country park pollok country park, glasgow traveller. In 2008, pollok country park was voted as best park in europe. Best trails in pollok country park renfrewshire, scotland alltrails. Pdf map glasgow, scotland, uk great britain, printable vector street city plan map, full editable, adobe pdf, full vector, scalable, editable, text format street names, 43 mb zip all streets, all buildings. How to get to pollok country park in glasgow by bus or train. It is well known for a number of reasons including being home to the police mounted and doghandling divisions, the famous burrell collection and pollok house.
Pollok country park heritage trail on behalf of glasgow city council, welcome to pollok country park. The st mungo herd of highland cattle is in pollok country park, glasgow,scotland. Going with a guide not only eliminates the stress of navigating, but ensures you learn more about the region than you might from a guidebook. Pollok country park now offers a wide range of activities and the opportunity to explore the gardens, woodland walks and various cycle routes. Before the building of a highway in 1994, the park. In 1966, mrs anne maxwell macdonald gifted the estate, including pollock house, to glasgow city council, with the condition that it remained a public park. Slow moving stretch of white cart water at pollok country park. Pollok country park plays an important part in the lives of many communities across the southside of glasgow. Find parking charges, opening hours, postcode and a parking map of pollok country park haggs road as well as other car parks, street parking, pay and display, parking meters and private garages for rent in glasgow. Park bench on riverside path, carved from old tree trunk.
Pollok country park, glasgow south side whats on glasgow. Pollok country park was voted europes best park in 2008 and this year will go for green flag status, the national quality award for parks in the uk. Pollok country park heritage trail glasgow city council. The park is glasgows largest park and the only country park within glasgow. The friends of pollok country park hope to enable those communities to get involved in making a difference to the park. Pollok country park pollok country park neighborhood. No future events currently found at pollok country park in glasgow view past events.
The 10 closest hotels to pollok country park, glasgow. Attractions to pollok country park include the world famous burrell collection, the working clydesdale horses and glasgows much acclaimed, award winning fold of highland cattle. Jul 04, 2015 pollok country park is a stunning 360 acre country park located in the city of glasgow, scotland. A welcoming hallway leads to the spacious open plan living area and private outdoor space where you can. This splendid park in glasgow was named the best park in britain in 2006 and in 2008, was named the best park in europe. Oct 10, 2015 despite it only being a 10 minute drive away, ive only ever been to pollok country park a few times. Map for design, print, arts, projects, presentations, for architects, designers and builders. Hotels near pollok country park, glasgow on tripadvisor. Parkhouse is a residential neighbourhood of glasgow, scotland. Glasgow, scotland, uk great britain, printable vector. It is bounded by the white cart water, dumbreck road, haggs road and pollokshaws road. Beginner friendly loops in the southside of glasgow. The 10 best hotels close to pollok country park in glasgow. Lovely trees and manicured gardens make it the perfect tourist attraction.
Up until 1994, before motorway construction intersected one corner of the park, it was considered the largest urban green space in europe. The park was formerly pollock estate home of the maxwell family for over 700 years. As well as reading our description of each walking. Glasgows largest park, pollok country park was voted the best park in britain 2007, and europes best park 2008. Explore glasgows largest country park while on the hunt for clues and buried loot, on the pollok country park treasure hunt trail. Despite it only being a 10 minute drive away, ive only ever been to pollok country park a few times. In 2007, pollok county park was named britains best park, and in 2008 it was named the best park in europe, beating competition from parks in italy, france, germany, poland and sweden. Country park and has been produced by glasgow city council to provide not only. Enjoy the mass of green surroundings with gardens and woodland areas. Pollock country park, glasgow ticket price timings.
Glasgow central station to pollok country park 5 ways to. Pollok country park, lime avenue, hazelwood, glasgow, glasgow city, scotland, g41 4sn, united kingdom free topographic maps visualization and sharing. The castle which was situated at the site of the stables was known as the laigh or low castle, seat of the maxwells of pollok. In 2007, pollok county park was named britains best park. The main features of the area are the nearby pollok country park, where the burrell collection is now housed, the ruins of crookston castle within the north part of residential pollok where mary, queen of scots, was once held, and the silverburn centre, one of. Plan a stressfree day trip through scotlands west highlands with this convenient highlights tour that departs from central glasgow. This page is automatically generated based on what facebook users are interested in, and not affiliated with or endorsed by anyone associated with the.
Visit pollok country park on your trip to glasgow or united. The herd comprises 68 animals who regularly win trophies at shows. Escape from the city at pollok country park, a 146hectare 360acre expanse of wellmanicured green space, previously named the best park in europe. So the little lady and i went along this morning to get a toddlers perspective and see what its like. In 1966, mrs anne maxwell macdonald gifted the estate, including pollock house. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. The park itself once formed the estate of pollok house but was gifted to the city authorities in 1966 since then locals and visitors have been able to enjoy it at their leisure. This splendid park in glasgow was named the best park in britain in 2006 and in. Please note the burrell collection is closed for refurbishment until 2020. Photographs and map of pollok country park in the south side. Its a great park with numerous paths and tracks, a great play park, not to mention pollok house. The extensive woodlands and gardens provide a quiet sanctuary for both visitors and wildlife. Check out the similar venues below or view events in glasgow. Pollok country park os map mobile gps os map with location tracking.
Pollok country park topographic map, elevation, relief. Its a great park with numerous paths and tracks, a great playpark, not to mention pollok house. Its extensive woodlands and gardens provide a quiet sanctuary for both visitors and wildlife. Houses for sale in pollok country park onthemarket.
1364 736 8 701 1504 1023 1223 1008 863 283 1348 1038 1074 1177 1157 901 828 764 73 210 1199 467 1185 1460 156 847 1015 1028 28 1465 211 892 637 1381 424 906 1177 1331 1400 298 471 815 1410 783 439 821