Cycling Along Glasgow's River Clyde
Overview of the tour in Glasgow
Meet at Glasgow's George Square Cycle station and collect bikes from the NEXT BIKE station. Customers will have pre-registered with NEXT BIKE on their Smart Phone and brought their Smart phone with them.
Cycle down to Glasgow's largest park, Glasgow Green. Passing the ancient medieval city centre, Merchant City, Wall Murals and Saltmarket. There we see, The People's Palace, The Doulton Fountain, The Venetian Doge's Palace and Nelson's Monument. Before setting off down river we will have a chance to discuss the history of the river and how "Glasgow made the Clyde and the Clyde Made Glasgow".
Heading down river on the purpose built cycle towards the River Kelvin at the Riverside Museum.
Passing the Courts, The Nautical College, The Suspension bridge, The Brigait and St Andrews Cathedral.
Stopping at the Finniestion Crane and SECC we discuss Glasgow's Industrial Victorian Heritage before heading toward the Clyde Whiskey Distillery.
Ending at the Riverside Museum and the Glenlee Tall Ship, looking across the Clyde to the ancient Burgh of Govan and Govan Parish Church home of the world's largest collection of Viking Grave stones.
Head back to Glasgow
This activity includes:
- George Square
- People's Palace
- Merchant City Post Office
- Doulton Fountain
- Nelson's Monument , Glasgow
- St Andrew's Suspension Bridge
- Metropolitan Cathedral of St Andrew, Glasgow
- Riverside Museum
- The Tall Ship Glenlee
- Govan Old Church
- Guide Services
- Cycle voucher
Our Guides
On arrival
NEXT Bike cycle station on the North Side of George square at its junction with Frederick street. Glasgow
Or Argyle street Railway station bicycle station
Things to note
Guest will need to bring the smart phone or device they used to pre-register with Next Bike
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
Highlights of Glasgow City Centre
English
2 hours
10:15 AM, 10:30 AM
