Section 1 of 13, Whithorn Way
a Glasgow Cathedral to Paisley
11.7 miles (18.8 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: NS 602 655. Finish: NS 485 638. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 150 m of climbing and 177 m of descent; highest point 36 m.
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
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
- Planning the whole trail: thewhithornway.co.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The Whithorn Way - a guide to the heritage of pilgrimage (The Whithorn Trust).
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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