Walking groups and routes near Glasgow
Make a little more time outside with walking company around Glasgow. Use the route information to begin a conversation about distance, pace and the kind of outing you would enjoy.
Your pace. Your kind of walking company.
Check a group’s usual walking day, pace and distance before asking to join. For a weekend walk, choose Saturday or Sunday in the group search. Group bases and the places they walk can be different, so try the Walks search too.
Look for group walks near GlasgowWhich route would your group enjoy?
These are route ideas from published sources, not scheduled NextRamble outings. Distances are approximate. Check the original provider’s directions, current access and facilities before using a route, especially if anyone has specific access needs.
John Muir Way: Strathblane to Kilsyth (Auchinstarry)
Strathblane, Stirling to Auchinstarry, Kilsyth, North Lanarkshire
A John Muir Way stage following the old Strathkelvin railway path to Kirkintilloch, then the Forth and Clyde canal towpath, with walkers climbing Bar Hill to a Roman fort on the Antonine Wall before ending at Auchinstarry Marina.
20.8 km / 12.9 milesLinear route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Paved or tarmac paths
- Muddy or soft ground
- Gates or kissing gates
- Narrow paths
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Facilities and rest stops
- Pub
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for John Muir Way: Strathblane to Kilsyth (Auchinstarry), opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closure on the stage page on the check date; Antonine Wall section largely pedestrian-only. The trail's accessibility storymap and news notices were not opened.
Route facts from the official John Muir Way website; start grid reference from Walkhighlands.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
West Highland Way: Milngavie to Drymen
Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire to Drymen, Stirling
The opening stage of Scotland's best-known Great Trail, leaving Milngavie on footpaths, tracks and lanes past Mugdock Country Park, the Dumgoyach standing stones and Glengoyne distillery to reach Drymen, with no major climbs.
19 km / 11.8 milesLinear route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Gentle hills
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Café
- Pub
- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for West Highland Way: Milngavie to Drymen, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No diversion shown on the stage pages on the check date; seasonal camping byelaws beyond Drymen. The separate notices page was not opened.
Route facts from the official West Highland Way website; start coordinates from Wikipedia's West Highland Way infobox.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
How do you turn an idea into a group walk?
- Find a group, or create one for people you already know.
- Start a vote and choose from the researched route ideas, reuse a previous route or suggest your own.
- Check the details, add your date and meeting point, then let the group compare and vote.
The route, current conditions and each walker’s requirements need checking by the organisers. A facility label is useful information, rather than a guarantee that a route suits everyone.
New to walking with a group?
Can I look for walking groups near me?
Yes. Search using your town or full UK postcode, then compare a group’s usual pace, distance and walking day. You can browse public groups without signing in, and create an account when you want to ask to join.
Do I need an existing walking group?
No. Look for a group in your area, or bring friends and neighbours together in a new one. NextRamble helps you compare ideas and vote on your next walk, alongside the conversations you already have elsewhere.
Are there gentle walks as well as longer rambles?
Look at distance, terrain, hills and facilities together. A short route can still have steps or uneven ground. Ask the organisers about anything you need to know before agreeing to join a walk.