Burnside to Johnstone and back

Starting at Hugh’s Restaurant in Burnside, we head out to through Spittal and Croftfoot. There then follows what is potentially the only busy section of the route – along Menock Road and Manse Brae to Cathcart. We then follow mainly recognised cycle routes, which include some minor roads, to Pollok Park. At Pollok House we join NCNs 7 / 75 and follow them to skirt round Paisley, past Paisley Canal station, go through Elderslie (which requires a short distance on the main road) and on to the exit for Johnstone. We follow minor roads for half a mile to get to the café. We then take virtually the same route back.
Please be aware that we aim for an average speed on the move of 10 – 11 mph. This is not the route for you if you are looking for a much faster road ride.

I describe this as a leisure ride. It tries to avoid busy roads and make use of cycle paths as much as possible. We leave and finish at Hugh’s Restaurant, 270 Stonelaw Road in Burnside. The route takes us out to Johnstone, going through Pollok Park and Paisley. The return route is the same as the outward. It is fairly level except for the section past Kings Park. You can view the route in detail at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45945911

The route follows mainly roads identified as a cycle route or on quiet roads to Pollok Park where we join NCN 75 to Johnstone. The route is classified as paved for virtually all its length. The roads between Croftfoot and Cathcart are a busy section.

The ride heads out to Johnstone where we will stop at the Callans Community Café which has toilets, good refreshments, and it is very friendly.

This is Scotland and as we all know, the weather can be ‘variable’. Please check the forecast before leaving and come prepared. If the weather looks to be really terrible, the ride is likely to be cancelled.

First-timers welcome but please check the anticipated cycle speed.