Fereneze Braes

A walk over Fereneze Braes with views across Neilston to Eaglesham moors and over to
Glasgow with a return down through Killoch Glen.

About the route

Download a map of the route with directions  (PDF) [461KB]

Please remember when you are enjoying the outdoors, you must follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code

What a video of the route

Directions

1. From Barrhead train station cross Paisley Road into Graham Street. Walk along the pavement, cross Laurel Way then enter the grassy area and follow the signpost for Killoch Glen. Climb the path along the side of Fereneze golf course. Turn right at a signpost for Killoch Glen and climb gradually beside the golf course to reach the top of the slope.
2. Go down a short way to another signpost and turn left onto a track. After a few yards take the smaller path to the left passing two wooden posts with white arrows. Go through a gate and turn right onto the single track road. Walk along gently downhill to another signpost for Killoch Glen and turn left through a gate onto a narrow grassy path between a wall and fence. Go through the gate at the top of the path and carry straight on at a signpost for Paisley via Glenburn Reservoir. After a few yards go through another gate after which the path veers right over a footbridge and climbs gradually to the viewpoint and cairn with views across Glasgow to the Campsies and Ben Lomond.
3. Follow the path back through the first gate to the signpost then turn right through a gate for Killoch Glen. Walk over a short stretch of boardwalk and follow the path through a gate then over two footbridges either side of another short boardwalk. Pass through a small gate and the path climbs gently with views over to Neilston Pad before levelling out and reaching a fence. Turn left, go down the steps then turn right through a gate. After reaching another gate you'll see a sign for Killoch Glen. Follow the right hand trail along the top edge of the trees then down through the trees towards Killoch Burn.
4. Follow the path left above the burn and then right at the fence and down some steps, go through a gate then turn left into woodland above waterfalls. As the path continues bear right and continue above steep slopes through the glen down steps and over footbridges to the road. Turn left and follow the road through Gateside back to Barrhead train station.

Caution advised for some parts of the route due to uneven ground and the poor condition of the boardwalk/steps. Good footwear is recommended. Dogs must be kept on a lead due to livestock in surrounding fields.