In 1966, mrs anne maxwell macdonald gifted the estate, including pollock house. 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. Pollok country park is a large 146 hectare park located on the south side of glasgow, scotland. Its extensive woodlands and gardens provide a quiet sanctuary for both visitors and wildlife. Oct 10, 2015 despite it only being a 10 minute drive away, ive only ever been to pollok country park a few times. Photographs and map of pollok country park in the south side. Parkhouse is a residential neighbourhood of glasgow, scotland. Glasgow, scotland, uk great britain, printable vector.
Pollock country park, glasgow ticket price timings. Pollok country park, glasgow pollok country park is a 146hectare 361acre country park located in pollok, glasgow, scotland. Pollok country park glasgow 2020 what to know before. As well as reading our description of each walking. 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. Pollok country park os map mobile gps os map with location tracking. Pollok country park is a 146ha country park located in pollok, south glasgow, scotland. 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. 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. So you might think that as the burrell collection is closed to the public until 2020, that theres no point visiting pollok country park. Explore glasgows largest country park while on the hunt for clues and buried loot, on the pollok country park treasure hunt trail.
Lovely trees and manicured gardens make it the perfect tourist attraction. The park is rich in rural history formerly being part of the old pollok estate and ancestral home to the maxwell family. How to get to pollok country park in glasgow by bus or train. Escape from the city at pollok country park, a 146hectare 360acre expanse of wellmanicured green space, previously named the best park in europe.
Its a great park with numerous paths and tracks, a great playpark, not to mention pollok house. The park is located in the south west of the city just 3 miles from the city centre. Houses for sale in pollok country park onthemarket. 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. Photographs and map of pollok country park in the south. Beginner friendly loops in the southside of glasgow. Pollok country park pollok country park, glasgow traveller. In 2008, pollok country park was voted as best park in europe. The park is glasgow s largest park and the only country park within glasgow. Click here for our interactive map of all the walks.
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 loop glasgow, scotland alltrails. In 2007, pollok county park was named britains best park. Pollok country park heritage trail glasgow city council. The avenues is an exclusive development of 24 bespoke three bedroom luxury apartments. The extensive woodlands and gardens provide a quiet sanctuary for both visitors and wildlife. Its a great park with numerous paths and tracks, a great play park, not to mention pollok house. Visit pollok country park on your trip to glasgow or united. The 10 best hotels close to pollok country park in glasgow. Pollok country park plays an important part in the lives of many communities across the southside of glasgow. There are 4 ways to get from glasgow to pollok country park by bus, taxi, towncar or foot.
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 to pollok country park 3 ways to travel via bus. Glasgows largest park, pollok country park was voted the best park in britain 2007, and europes best park 2008. 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. It is not to be confused with pollok castle in the parish of mearns, renfrewshire, seat of the pollok family. Park bench on riverside path, carved from old tree trunk. 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. The friends of pollok country park hope to enable those communities to get involved in making a difference to the park. Enjoy the mass of green surroundings with gardens and woodland areas. Pollok country park, glasgow scotlands best walks with. 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. Newsflare highland cattle in glasgows pollok country park. Before the building of a highway in 1994, the park. To begin sniffing out that fabulous if fictional treasure, download your trail pdf.
Pollok country park, lime avenue, hazelwood, glasgow, glasgow city, scotland, g41 4sn, united kingdom free topographic maps visualization and sharing. Pollok country park heritage trail on behalf of glasgow city council, welcome to pollok country park. This fantastic three and a half mile route is contained within glasgows pollok country park. White springtime blossom growing at side of riverside path. Pollok country park is a 146hectare 361acre country park located in pollok, glasgow, scotland. This splendid park in glasgow was named the best park in britain in 2006 and in 2008, was named the best park in europe. This page is automatically generated based on what facebook users are interested in, and not affiliated with or endorsed by anyone associated with the. 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. The park is glasgows largest park and the only country park within glasgow.
The park was formerly pollock estate home of the maxwell family for over 700 years. Pollok country park, glasgow south side whats on glasgow. Photographs and map of pollok country park in the south side of. Jul 04, 2015 pollok country park is a stunning 360 acre country park located in the city of glasgow, scotland. Pollok country park, glasgow mountain biking visitscotland. The park has retained all of its grandeur from the time it belonged to the wealthy maxwell family. 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. The 10 closest hotels to pollok country park, glasgow. Pollok country park now offers a wide range of activities and the opportunity to explore the gardens, woodland walks and various cycle routes. Hotels near pollok country park, glasgow on tripadvisor. The park hosts 2 visitors attractions, a childrens play park, mountain bike circuit and highland cattle. Plan a stressfree day trip through scotlands west highlands with this convenient highlights tour that departs from central glasgow. Best trails in pollok country park renfrewshire, scotland. A welcoming hallway leads to the spacious open plan living area and private outdoor space where you can.
Jul 03, 2015 pollok country park is a stunning 360 acre country park located in the city of glasgow, scotland. Up until 1994, before motorway construction intersected one corner of the park, it was considered the largest urban green space in europe. Pollok country park mountain biking trails trailforks. Please note the burrell collection is closed for refurbishment until 2020.
A large three bedroom ground floor apartment with private terrace situated within the hamilton collection. Glasgow central station to pollok country park 5 ways to. 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. 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 pollok country park neighborhood. Cafe, toilets, parking and excellent childrens play area. Slow moving stretch of white cart water at pollok country park. Pollok country park treasure hunt trail day out with the kids.
Pollok country park is a stunning 360 acre country park located in the city of glasgow, scotland. This splendid park in glasgow was named the best park in britain in 2006 and in. So the little lady and i went along this morning to get a toddlers perspective and see what its like. Pollok country park glasgow 2020 all you need to know. Despite it only being a 10 minute drive away, ive only ever been to pollok country park a few times. Stretch your legs on miles of trails, and choose a quiet picnic spot to forget about urban life. How to get to pollok country park in glasgow by bus or. The st mungo herd of highland cattle is in pollok country park, glasgow,scotland. It is bounded by the white cart water, dumbreck road, haggs road and pollokshaws road.
Pollok country park is the home to the burrell collection. Country park and has been produced by glasgow city council to provide not only. Best trails in pollok country park renfrewshire, scotland alltrails. Despite this, by 2019 it was considered that the park was. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner.
Visit pollok country park on your trip to glasgow or. The herd comprises 68 animals who regularly win trophies at shows. No future events currently found at pollok country park in glasgow view past events. Pollok country park treasure hunt trail day out with the. Restaurants near pollok country park, glasgow on tripadvisor. There are 6 ways to get from glasgow central station to pollok country park by train, bus, taxi, towncar or foot. Pollock country park is a large park in the south of glasgow. If were planning on going to a country park, i always kinda forget that pollok park is there and end up travelling much further. Map for design, print, arts, projects, presentations, for architects, designers and builders. Pollok country park topographic map, elevation, relief. Glasgow southside has the beautiful pollok country park only 5 miles away from the city centre. Check out the similar venues below or view events in glasgow. Pollok estate has been the home of the maxwell family since the midth century.