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: 3.2 miles/5.1 km
• Steps: about 7335
  
• Time: 1h 7min (medium walking speed)
  
• Calories: Burns 307 Cal
  
• Campus Map

Walking directions

1. Leave Garscube Estate through the pedestrian gate to the South of the Estate, turn right into Maryhill Road.
2. Walk on Maryhill Road, passing Maryhill Station, under the Canal Bridge and Maryhill Shopping Centre.
   
3. At corner Maryhill Road/Queen Margaret Drive/Bisland Drive, turn right into Queen Margaret Drive.
   
4. Walk along Queen Margaret Drive, cross the river Kelvin and walk through the roundabout at the Botanics.
   
5. Cross Great Western Road and walk up Byres Road, passing Hillhead Underground Station.
   
6. At corner Byres Road/University Avenue turn left into University Avenue.
   
7. Walk up University Avenue to the Main Gate on the right hand side.
   

Route Map (Google Maps)

Alternative route on the river

Kelvin Walkway is an enjoyable alternative to Maryhill Road. A path leads from the back of West of Scotland Science Park at Garscube Estate right down to the river. From there you can walk along the river up to the bridge into the Botanics.

Other Travel Options

If the 3 mile walk doesn't suit or the inclement Glaswegian weather doesn't allow, remember that you've got access to the public transport network. Find out more in our Getting Around Glasgow article