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Paisley South cycling and walking route

Route highlights

  • start point: Fullbar Road, Paisley
  • end point: Barrhead, East Renfrewshire
  • distance: 5 km
  • surface: mixed - includes shared-use paths, quiet residential streets, and some main road
  • accessibility: step-free, steep gradient for very short length at Fullbar Road and Brediland Road access point.

What you'll see

  • shared use path runs across the nature trail of Gleniffer Braes and Durrockstock Local Nature Reserve
  • passes through Stanely Reservoir, Thornley Dam
  • scenic views and green corridors enhance the experience
     

Connections

  • links to National Cycle Network 7/75 towards Paisley and Johnstone and other town centres of Renfrewshire.
  • connects to residential areas of Brediland, Stanely, Foxbar, Glenburn and Thronley Park and 5 schools within those neighbourhoods.
  • further long route Active Travel connection within East Renfrewshire - Braehead Railway Station, Neilieston and Upwalmoor. 
     

Good to know

  • fully signposted for easy navigation
  • popular for running, cycling and leisure activity.