The Drumchapel Way takes walkers on a roughly four and a half mile trip through woodland, with minimal on-street sections.
There are many access points along the route, meaning people can do shorter sections depending on preference and ability.
On a cold, but very sunny and dry, winter day, my wife and I took the trip and I was pleasantly surprised by what it had to offer.
We started at the Drumchapel Way information board opposite the shopping centre on Kinfauns Drive.
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The route starts with good signposting, taking you past multi-storey flats and through urban parkland, taking walkers through wildlife havens and nature reserves in Cleddans Burn and Garscadden Woods.
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Deeper into the walk, as it takes you through the woods, the city seems far away, and with blue skies above, a sense of calm and quiet takes over and I can feel my heart rate drop and mind relax.
Sadly, the only blight is there is a lot of litter and fly tipping at certain points.
There is evidence of community clean-ups having taken place, but it is obvious there are dumping hot spots around the route.
However, it is not enough to detract from what is an excellent route, particularly through Garscadden Woods, known locally as the Bluebell Woods.
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Along this stretch, a short detour can take you up to Castle Hill between Drumchapel and Bearsden, the site of an ancient Roman fort, and offering stunning views over the city.
Further on, a rural scene of a field of statuesque horses to the right is in sharp contrast to the water tower on the hill to the left, a structure synonymous with Glasgow’s peripheral housing estates.
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Minutes later, I am surprised again, as up ahead three or four deer leap across the path before blending into the background again, camouflaged by the woods.
I stop and spend a few minutes trying to pick them out.
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Ramblers Scotland has taken an interest in the route and wants to see it improved to bring what could be transformational benefits to a community that has high levels of deprivation and health inequality.
Jeannie Cranfield, Ramblers Scotland community development officer, said: “The Drumchapel Way takes in big green spaces and attractive ancient woods, within Scotland’s largest city.
“However, some sections suffer from litter, fly-tipping and poor way-marking.
“With just a bit of TLC, it has huge potential to be even more beneficial to people from Drumchapel and beyond, which is why we are recruiting Path Checker volunteers to record conditions and help guide future improvements.
“The Drumchapel Way could be a trailblazer, in every sense of the word.”
Government investment could benefit routes like the Drumchapel Way, bringing benefits to natural infrastructure and health and well-being.
Jeannie added: “At a national level, Ramblers Scotland is campaigning for a new £50 million Scottish Paths Fund during the next five-year parliament.
“Years of chronic underspending mean the need for investment in paths has never been greater, especially in less well-off areas. Relatively small sums can deliver big benefits for people’s health and happiness, just like at Drumchapel.”
Andy Lynch, Drumchapel resident and former chair of Drumchapel Community Council, is a regular on the route.
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He said: “The Drumchapel Way is a fantastic walk. I’m fortunate as I live very near to one of the entrances.
“It’s the jewel in Drumchapel’s crown, offering peace, tranquillity, and an abundance of wildlife, making it a stress-free walk.
“However, in parts it can be very boggy and needs upgrading. Some litter bins and signage are also required.
“Overall, I would recommend it to anyone as it’s certainly worth the time and effort and improves your physical and mental health.”
Anyone interested in volunteering to check and improve the Drumchapel Way in the next couple of months, should email scotland@ramblers.org.uk.