Mugdock Country Park Circular Walk
Glasgow
Mugdock Country Park is a dog friendly destination on the northern edge of Glasgow, offering a circular walk through woodland, past a lochan and around the ruins of Mugdock Castle. The park sits at the start of the West Highland Way and has a network of well maintained trails with information boards on local flora and fauna.
Dogs must be kept on leads throughout much of the park, as Highland cattle graze in several of the fields that the route passes through. The cows are generally placid and used to walkers, but leads are essential for safety. The visitor centre has a cafe, toilets and a viewing platform over the lochan. Paths can be muddy in places, particularly through the woodland sections. The main car park is well signed from Milngavie.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 6.4 km (4.0 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 2 hr 30 min
- Walk Type
- Woodland, Historic
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Low
- Livestock Risk
- High
- Facilities
- Visitor centre with cafe, toilets and information boards at the main car park.
- Parking
- Main car park at Mugdock Country Park visitor centre, well signed from Milngavie.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mugdock Country Park Circular Walk dog friendly?
Mugdock Country Park welcomes dogs and offers a genuinely varied walk through woodland, past a lochan and around the ruins of Mugdock Castle. That said, it scores 5.5 out of 10 on our dog friendly rating, largely because leads are required through much of the park due to grazing Highland cattle along the route.
Can dogs be off lead at Mugdock Country Park Circular Walk?
Dogs need to be kept on leads throughout much of the park, as Highland cattle graze in several of the fields the circular route passes through. The cattle are generally placid and accustomed to walkers, but keeping dogs on lead is essential for everyone's safety.
What should I know before visiting Mugdock Country Park Circular Walk with my dog?
Come prepared for muddy paths, particularly through the woodland sections, so good boots and a towel for your dog are a sensible idea. The park has a visitor centre with a cafe and toilets at the main car park, which is well signed from Milngavie, making it a convenient base for your walk.
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