Cuningar Loop
COVID-19 update
All FLS visitor centres are currently closed. Walking and mountain bike trails remain open, as do most toilets and car parks, but do check below for local updates for closures.
We want to ensure your visit is an enjoyable and safe one.
Make sure you follow the Scottish Government’s FACTS advice – helping to protect yourself, your family and your local community, and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code helping to keep Scotland beautiful.
Multi-activity woodland park within Glasgow
Cuningar Loop is an exciting woodland park on the banks of the River Clyde. Enjoy a stroll along the riverside boardwalk or forest trails, relax with a picnic in the large open meadow, or have some fun at our bike skills area or in Scotland's first outdoor bouldering park.
Guide map to Cuningar Loop Woodland Park (PDF 6MB)
Activities
Bike
The bike track is designed to introduce cycling to people with a wide range of abilities and ages. There are three tracks: balance bike, pump and skill building.
Bouldering
The bouldering area - Scotland's first outdoor bouldering park - is designed to introduce new climbers to the sport whilst providing facilities for the more experienced climber. A couple of boulders also have features to allow for para-climbing. We recommend that climbers use fall protection mats, as some of the boulders are over 4m high. Find out more about the climbing route at Climb Scotland.
Adventure play
The adventure play area is suitable for everyone and is designed to challenge users to explore the freedom of play in an active way.
Woodland workout
Come and try our installations where you can exercise in the fresh air in a natural environment.
Walks
There are over 3 miles of paths on mixed surfaces which are accessible to everyone and have plenty of seating.
Cuningar Stones
The Cuningar Stones is a permanent public art project by Glasgow based artist James Winnett. The 15 stones can be found across the park, with many reflecting the history of the site and local area.
Sculpture
The impressive Evolve sculpture, created by Glasgow Rob Mulholland is located close to the south entrance to the site. The six-metre high stainless steel sculpture represents the transformation of Cuningar Loop from derelict land into the vibrant community woodland that it is today.
Facilities & access
There are currently no toilet facilities at Cuningar Loop.
Car parking
The car park is managed by Glasgow Community Safety Team and will open:
- April – September: 9am – 8pm
- October – March: 9am – 6pm
Getting here
There is a small car park just off Downiebrae Road at the public entrance to Cuningar Loop. There is also plenty of onstreet parking on Downiebrae Road itself, or on the streets surrounding the Cuningar Footbridge to the south of the Emirates Arena/Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.
The Clyde Walkway (part of National Cycle Route 75) passes the Cuningar Footbridge if you'd like to walk or cycle to the park.
Using SatNav?
The nearest postcode for Downiebrae Road is G73 1PW.
Public transport
There are regular buses between Glasgow and Rutherglen which run along Dalmarnock Road. There are also regular train services stopping at Dalmarnock and Rutherglen stations - Cuningar Loop is a 10 min walk from both stations. Plan your journey at Traveline Scotland.
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