Cathkin Braes Country Park

Cathkin Braes Country Park covers a large area in the south east of Glasgow and is renowned for panoramic views over the city and beyond!

About Cathkin Braes Country Park

	Cathkin Braes Country Park Cathkin Road, Glasgow South Side G45 9QL
	Cathkin Braes Country Park Website

Listed Under Attractions - Gardens and Parks / Activities - Cycling / Attractions - Days Out / Activities - Walking

It is rich in history and a familiar landmark on the southern skyline reaching 200 metres above sea level, the highest point in Glasgow.

The park is renowned for panoramic views over the city and beyond including the Gleniffer Braes and the Kilpatrick and Campsie ranges. On a clear day many familiar mountain peaks can be seen.

The natural environment of the park with abundant informal paths, ancient woodland, grassland, heath and scrub is ideal for walking, picnics, informal recreation and environmental study.

If venturing onto the less formal paths, it is advisable to wear stout footwear and warm clothing as conditions can change on exposed slopes. As with all remote areas, a mobile phone can be useful in case of emergency.

We take every opportunity to ensure the details for Cathkin Braes Country Park are accurate, if any of the above information is incorrect we would appreciate if you could take a minute to suggest an edit.

All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.

Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Glasgow? Just hit 'Like' on our What's On Glasgow Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group or Instagram accounts and you're all set!

Upcoming Events at Cathkin Braes Country Park

Nature

Tree Planting at Cathkin Braes with CCF Tree Wardens

2nd December 2025

Cathkin Braes Country Park, Glasgow South Side

Join TCV Scotland at Cathkin Braes and help grow a new woodland... plant a tree, make a difference! Part of the Glasgow City's 850th Birthday celebrations.

Glasgow Countryside Rangers

, Various Locations Glasgow

The Glasgow Countryside Ranger Service offer an annual program of guided walks and activities that are free of charge at parks across the city!

Gardens and Parks

Linn Park

Linn Park , Glasgow South Side G44 5TA

Linn Park is the second largest park in the city and with its variety of activities combined with its extensive grounds you can be assured of an enjoyable visit no matter the time of the year!

Gardens and Parks

The Back Garden

The Back Garden Killearn Street, Glasgow North G22 5HY

The Back Garden is a community growing space and natural play area on land behind the Possilpark Health & Care Centre.

Gardens and Parks

Queens Park

520 Langside Road, Glasgow South Side G42

Queen's Park offers something for everyone, from manicured lawns and bedding areas for the gardening enthusiast to peaceful naturalised walks rich in wildlife.

Gardens and Parks

Mugdock Country Park

Mugdock Country Park Craigallian Road, Milngavie G62 8EL

With 270 hectares of woodland, moorland and heathland, connected by a network of paths, there's plenty to explore at Mugdock Country Park!

Gardens and Parks

Balloch Castle Country Park

Balloch Country Park Drymen Road, Balloch G83 8LX

Balloch Castle Country Park is one of the finest public spaces in the West of Scotland with fantastic views over Loch Lomond and plenty of things to see and do!

Gardens and Parks

Horatios Garden Scotland

The Scottish National Spinal Unit Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow South Side G51 4TF

Horatio's Garden opened in August 2016 at the Scottish National Spinal Injuries Unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow. This is the spinal unit for the whole of Scotland.

Gardens and Parks

Woodlands Community Garden

91-111 West Princes Street, Glasgow West End G4 9BY

Woodlands Community Garden opened in 2010, occupying a site in West Prince's Street. Since then it has become an important local space where people make new friends and feel part of the community!

Gardens and Parks

Tollcross Park

254B Wellshot Road, Glasgow East End G32 7AX

Glasgow's Tollcross Park is internationally famous for its unique Rose Garden and impressive Winter Gardens.

Gardens and Parks

Glasgow Countryside Rangers

, Various Locations Glasgow

The Glasgow Countryside Ranger Service offer an annual program of guided walks and activities that are free of charge at parks across the city!

Gardens and Parks

Benmore Botanic Garden

Benmore Botanic Garden , Dunoon PA23 8QU

Benmore Botanic Garden is a magnificent 120-acre mountainside Garden surrounded by the dramatic scenery of Argyllshire.

Gardens and Parks

Elder Park

Elder Park Langlands Road, Glasgow South Side G51 3TZ

Elder Park is a beautiful green space in Govan Conservation Area, located just south of the River Clyde.

Gardens and Parks

Newlands Park

Newlands Park Lubnaig Road, Glasgow South Side G43 2RY

The park is considered to be one of the more beautiful small parks which hosts a wide variety of trees shrubs and plants including a rockery, rose garden...

All Gardens and Parks listings in Glasgow