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Section 1 of 13, Whithorn Way

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a Glasgow Cathedral to Paisley

11.7 miles (18.8 km). About 4 hours, moderate.

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Up and down

About 150 m of climbing and 177 m of descent; highest point 36 m.

StartHighest point 36 mFinish, 11.7 miles

Getting there

The section starts at a Glasgow Cathedral.

Stations
High Street, 490 m from the start. Directions NS 599 651Bellgrove, 970 m from the start. Directions NS 608 648Glasgow Queen Street, 990 m from the start. Directions NS 592 655
Bus stops
John Knox Street / Cathedral Square, 90 m from the start. Directions NS 602 654Cathedral Street / Collins Street, 150 m from the start. Directions NS 600 655Castle Street / Rottenrow, 150 m from the start. Directions NS 601 654
Car parks
Cathedral Precinct Car Park 3 (pay), 150 m from the start. Directions NS 600 655Cathedral Precinct Car Park 4 (pay), 190 m from the start. Directions NS 600 654Cathedral Precinct Car Park 2 (pay), 210 m from the start. Directions NS 599 655

Directions to the start

Getting back

The section finishes at Paisley. Stations and bus stops near the finish:

Stations
Paisley Gilmour Street, 400 m from the finish. Directions NS 483 642Paisley Canal, 480 m from the finish. Directions NS 483 634
Bus stops
Paisley, St Mirren Street / Causeyside Street, 140 m from the finish. Directions NS 483 639Paisley, St Mirren Street / Forbes Place, 150 m from the finish. Directions NS 483 638Paisley, Gauze St/ Paisley Town Hall, 150 m from the finish. Directions NS 484 640

Planning the Whithorn Way

What to expect

Underfoot: paved or flagged 97%.

About 45% on roads with traffic.

On the way: 3 gates, 1 flight of steps.

No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 16 m.

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