Walking Guide: Murano Street
Posted 1 month ago
Thu 31 Jul, 2025 12:07 PM
How to get to the University
Ready to head to campus? Here's a quick guide to get you to the University Main Gate! Remember that you can also get the directions around campus on your phone via the Campus Map or by downloading the Residence Life app.
The Essential Stats
- Distance: 1.2 miles/1.9 km
- Steps: 2693
- Time: 27min (medium walking speed)
- Calories: Burns 91 Cal
- Campus Map
Walking directions
- Start out along the footbridge heading south.
- Cross the canal and the canal tow path onto Maryhill Road.
- On Maryhill Road, turn right.
- At corner Maryhill Road/Queen Margaret Drive/Bisland Drive, turn left into Queen Margaret Drive.
- Walk along Queen Margaret Drive, cross the river Kelvin and walk through the roundabout at the Botanics.
- Cross Great Western Road and walk up Byres Road, passing Hillhead Underground Station.
- At corner Byres Road/University Avenue turn left into University Avenue.
- Walk up University Avenue to the Main Gate on the right hand side.
