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Dog Friendly Walks & Beaches in Glasgow

Everything we've reviewed in Glasgow. Walks, beaches, and everything in between, built for dog owners who don't leave their dogs behind.

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Galloway Forest Park: Loch Trool Circular walk

Galloway Forest Park: Loch Trool Circular

Glasgow
Dog Friendly: 9/10

A beautiful lochside circuit through ancient Galloway oak woodland, following green waymarkers around one of Scotland's most scenic lochs.

Cathkin Braes Country Park Circuit walk

Cathkin Braes Country Park Circuit

Glasgow
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A circuit of Glasgow's highest point with panoramic views across the city to the Campsie Fells and Ben Lomond.

Culzean Castle Country Park Coastal Walk walk

Culzean Castle Country Park Coastal Walk

Glasgow
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A stunning coastal circuit from Maidens through Culzean Castle's country park, combining sandy beaches, clifftop paths and historic woodland.

Linn Park Woodland Walk, Glasgow walk

Linn Park Woodland Walk, Glasgow

Glasgow
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A peaceful woodland circuit through Glasgow's second largest park, with riverside paths and plenty of space for dogs.

West Highland Way (Balmaha to Rowardennan) walk

West Highland Way (Balmaha to Rowardennan)

Glasgow
Dog Friendly: 8/10

Outstanding loch shore walking with excellent off-lead potential in the woodland sections and frequent beach access for swimming; the point-to-point format requires transport planning.

Conic Hill, Balmaha walk

Conic Hill, Balmaha

Glasgow
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A satisfying short hill walk with panoramic Loch Lomond views but sheep on the approaches and exposed summit sections require close control.

Grey Mare's Tail and Loch Skeen walk

Grey Mare's Tail and Loch Skeen

Glasgow
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A dramatic climb past one of Scotland's highest waterfalls to the remote mountain loch of Loch Skeen, in NTS care.

Loudoun Hill Circular Walk, Ayrshire walk

Loudoun Hill Circular Walk, Ayrshire

Glasgow
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A short but steep climb up a dramatic volcanic plug in East Ayrshire, with panoramic views to Arran and the Firth of Clyde.

The Merrick from Bruce's Stone walk

The Merrick from Bruce's Stone

Glasgow
Dog Friendly: 7/10

The highest peak in southern Scotland, a serious hill walk from Bruce's Stone with wild mountain scenery and big views.

Campsie Fells: Earl's Seat from Crow Road walk

Campsie Fells: Earl's Seat from Crow Road

Glasgow
Dog Friendly: 6/10

A challenging moorland circuit to the highest point of the Campsie Fells, with sweeping views from the plateau summit.

Mugdock Country Park Circular Walk walk

Mugdock Country Park Circular Walk

Glasgow
Dog Friendly: 5/10

A varied circular through Mugdock Country Park with castle ruins, lochan and woodland, though Highland cattle require dogs on leads.

Threave Estate Circular Walk walk

Threave Estate Circular Walk

Glasgow
Dog Friendly: 5/10

A gentle estate walk through the NTS Threave grounds, with wetland, bird hides and views of the medieval castle on its island.