A short walk near Gilshochill train station.
Gilshochill in North Glasgow is a small residential area on the edge of Maryhill. The railway runs around it’s northern boundary as the Maryhill Line between Glasgow Queen Street and Anniesland. The first part of Rudy’s walk today however took him to the opposite side of the tracks from Gilshochill proper.
After climbing the stairs out of the station we turned right, heading across the road bridge over the railway, along Cadder Road to a wooded path and a pleasant little urban greenspace. A combination of trees and open grassy areas ideal for sniffing around & exploring for a while. The fresh cut grass meant lots of exciting smells thrown up and of course Rudy found the best of them to roll around in!
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This area was once the site of Garscube Colliery, the last working coal mine in Glasgow which closed in 1966 after more than hundred years producing coal. There’s no evidence of that industrial past we could find, with nature having fully reclaimed the site. Paths having been constructed to provide good access down towards the retail park at Summerston but as an urban greenspace rather than formal park there was noticeable litter in places.
After a good explore Rudy headed over to walk through the Western Necropolis. Established in 1882 this is the newest and largest of Glasgow’s Victorian necropolises. The scale of the plan means large paths and plenty of space for a quiet walk whether you’re a teenage goth or just like peaceful places away from other people for a while. The necropolis is part of a larger cemetery complex including Lambhill Cemetery, St Kentigerns RC Cemetery and the Garnet Hill Hebrew Burial Ground.
Full Gallery of our favourite photos taken during the walk from Gilshochill to the Western Necropolis.
– As Gilshochill Station has no step-free access do consider this if you’re inspired to visit the Western Necropolis or the surrounding area.
– Rudy was under close control on his lead in the cemeteries allowing dogs but be aware there can be dogs running free in the Western Necropolis.