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Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside cycling and walking route – Argyll Ave extension

Cycling and walking routes are a scenic and sustainable way to travel.

You can use the routes for commuting, travelling or leisure - cycling, wheeling or walking.

Route highlights

  • start point: Braehead Shopping Centre
  • end point: Renfrew Bridge (with onward access to Clydebank/Yoker)
  • extension: Argyll Avenue – direct link to AMIDS (Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland)
  • surface: paved, shared-use paths, with Toucan crossings
  • distance: 5 km
  • estimated time: 20 to 30 minutes at a relaxed pace
  • accessibility: step-free, suitable for walking, wheeling, and cycling

What you'll see

  • riverside views of the River Clyde
  • Renfrew Town Hall, Robertson Park, and quiet residential streets
  • modern infrastructure including the Renfrew Swing Bridge
  • green corridors and landscaped paths near Argyll Avenue
  • cafes and retail options at Braehead and Renfrew.

Connections

Links to:

  • Paisley to Renfrew Active Travel Route
  • Glasgow Airport – Inchinnan – Bishopton cycle routes
  • National Cycle Network via Renfrew Bridge.

Access to:

  • Braehead Shopping Centre, XSite, and Renfrew Town Centre
  • AMIDS and local business parks
  • public transport hubs at both ends including Yorker Railway Station within West Dunbartonshire
  • onward connection to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital within Glasgow.

Good to know

  • fully signposted for easy navigation
  • lighting installed along key sections for evening travel
  • cycle parking available at Braehead and Renfrew
  • popular with commuters, leisure riders, and families.