Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead, a region primarily located within Glasgow and Edinburgh, offers a varied landscape suitable for outdoor pursuits. This area features significant green spaces, including Sighthill Park with its diverse terrain and views over the Forth-Clyde Canal, and Helenslea Park in Parkhead. The presence of waterways like the Forth-Clyde Canal and the Water of Leith provides numerous waterside routes. These natural features support several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and more.
104
Routes
4.4
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Average rating
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4.9
(14)
109
riders
51.1km
04:30
750m
750m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(4)
54
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.6
(11)
65
riders
59.4km
03:45
790m
790m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.5
(2)
34
riders
30.7km
01:53
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.7
(11)
345
riders
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.5
(6)
186
riders
65.6km
03:05
600m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
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230
riders
43.5km
01:54
260m
260m
Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
(2)
72
riders
24.3km
01:03
80m
80m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.9
(8)
323
runners
19.5km
02:03
130m
130m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

3.0
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235
runners
13.7km
01:26
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.6
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675
runners
8.05km
00:50
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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185
runners
15.8km
01:41
150m
150m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.6
(19)
205
riders
90.8km
05:23
410m
410m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.8
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98
riders
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.8
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92
riders
78.4km
04:52
700m
700m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.7
(53)
266
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.8
(13)
49
hikers
27.1km
07:34
510m
510m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

46
hikers
4.53km
01:09
10m
10m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

4.0
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43
hikers
10.8km
02:49
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4.8
(4)
20
hikers
9.17km
02:22
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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4.3
(6)
27
riders
51.6km
04:43
1,020m
1,020m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
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28
riders
23.0km
01:45
260m
260m
Easy mountain bike ride.

4.8
(6)
39
riders
26.2km
01:49
270m
270m
Easy mountain bike ride.

5.0
(1)
7
riders
35.5km
02:04
260m
260m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
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Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 20 routes across these sports. These routes have been explored by more than 188,000 visitors.
Yes, the region provides several cycling options. Sighthill features green routes and a spiraling cycle path within Sighthill Park. The Forth-Clyde Canal Towpath is also accessible from Parkhead, offering scenic routes. Explore more options with the Cycling around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead guide.
Road cycling routes are available throughout the Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead region. These routes cater to various preferences for road cyclists. Detailed information and route suggestions can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead guide.
Hikers can find diverse trails in the region. Broomhouse provides access to the Water of Leith Walkway and the Union Canal Towpath, offering picturesque riverside and canal-side paths. Sighthill Park also features extensive parklands suitable for walking. Consult the Hiking around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead guide for more details.
Yes, the region offers easy hiking options suitable for various fitness levels. These trails often feature gentler terrain and shorter distances. For specific routes, refer to the Easy hikes around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead guide.
Running trails are available across the region, including the Water of Leith Walkway and Union Canal Towpath accessible from Broomhouse. Sighthill Park also offers green routes and parklands for jogging. The Running Trails around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead guide provides detailed information on suitable routes.
The Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead region includes options for mountain biking. These trails may feature varied terrain suitable for MTB enthusiasts. For specific routes and their characteristics, consult the MTB Trails around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead guide.
Yes, the region offers traffic-free bike ride options, providing a safer and more relaxed cycling experience. These routes often utilize dedicated cycle paths or quiet park trails. Discover these routes through the Traffic-free bike rides around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead guide.
The outdoor routes in Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead are popular among komoot users. The region has recorded over 188,000 visitors. The routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars based on more than 9,300 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Cycling around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead, Hiking around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead, and Running Trails around Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead. Guides for Road Cycling, Easy Hikes, MTB Trails, Gravel Biking, Traffic-free bike rides, and Mountain Hikes are also available.
Routes in the region feature several notable natural and regenerated areas. Sighthill Park includes a modern stone circle and views over the M8 motorway and Forth-Clyde Canal. The Forth-Clyde Canal Towpath and the Water of Leith Walkway offer scenic waterside paths. Helenslea Park in Parkhead also provides green spaces.
For the Broomhouse area, particularly in Edinburgh, information can be found through community organizations. Space @ The Broomhouse Hub has an official website at spacescot.org. They can be contacted by phone at +44 131 455 7731.

