Great park to watch and pet Highland Cows (hairy coos). And not crowded. Yay. Came here during a Cruise. From Greenock Cruise Terminal you only have to take 2 trains: Greenock to Glasgow Central, then transfer to train that goes to Pollokshaws West. Costs about 10 pounds (taxi costs 60). There is a nice, free museum there. Restrooms and cafe are very modern and super clean. There is a tram that takes you around the park, and even stops at the train station. Kids loved this park. Very open and not busy. read more

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Clean park with highland cows that you can pet. Small walk to the Burrell collection. A great way to spend the day in Glasgow. read more

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This is the largest park in Glasgow. Directions to get into the parking area were a bit tricky if you're not familiar with the area, absolutely helpful if someone navigates with you. The main reason to my visit was to see the highland coos. They have a small herd ( two actually) that they move from spot to spot. Even though that was my sole purpose of visiting this park, I was rewarded with a great walk around Pollok's house's garden, too. It was beautiful and enchanting. The grounds were giving me "Secret Garden" vibes. They have an area for kids with "fossils" spread through out the garden. My kids would have enjoyed playing around here when they were younger. I can just imagine how much more beautiful everything must be when all the flowers look in full bloom. You can tour the house for a small fee and take anywhere between 30-90 mins exploring it. We decided to continue with the exterior and the gardens. At the very end of our stay we spotted a second herd of highland coos and was able to picture one. Such gentle moving fluffy beasts. One of them had twin babies but they were further away with the rest of the fold. Plenty of parking with a fee. You can pay cash in the meter and get a ticket to display on the dashboard or you can pay by phone to the app. read more

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Great place with a nice bunch of Highland Coos for the entire family (make sure to take photos of the babies, they're adorable!). Can't wait to go back the next time I'm in town. read more

The Pollok Park is fantastic. There is no other way to describe it. Driving into the Pollok Park is like stepping back in time - it really is brilliant. Wide open green spaces, cosy little corners, lovely scenery and walks, it has everything. This really is the best park in Glasgow and one of the biggest green spaces in Europe. When I was younger I used to moan that there was no play park in the Pollok Park, but this has been resolved now with swings and roundabouts near the Burrell Collection. The Burrell Collection deserves an entry all of itself. It is a world class art collection hidden away in the middle of a park hidden away in the south side of Glasgow. And it's free! One of the best parts of the Pollok Park are the allotments. There is a real sense of community here. The open day in September, where everyone displays their proudest vegetables is a real treat. I bought a copy Blade Runner on video at the little jumble sale here for a pound. Amazing! There are plans afoot to build some kind of monkey swinging experience in the park, but this has caused local outrage and will hopefully not happen - it would perhaps be a bit crass to have something so commercial in one of Glasgow's great treasures. read more

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It was a nice enough day on Saturday there, so me and the other half decided to go and do something with our rare free afternoon off. I don't regret the effort in going here, as it was a lovely lovely place. I forgot I was in Glasgow for a few hours. I could have been anywhere in the UK. It's so much bigger than I could have imagined, letting out a faint chuckle when I checked out where I was on one of the maps. There are cute Highland Cows that instantly made me want Highland Toffee, with some genuinely lush green open spaces to sharpen your senses. The Burrell Collection was an enjoyable experience and the wee trip gave me a kick overall to perhaps start getting out my bed earlier and seeing the many sights and sounds Glasgow has to offer that I didn't know about. And that, Yelp, is where you come in! I will be going back summertime when I can take my bike. It was still a bit frosty on Sat for my liking. read more

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A perhaps lesser known, or at least used, aspect of Pollok Country Park are its good selection of woodland trails and riverside walks. These weave and wind throughout the park and are accessible from all ends/sides. Thus, you do not need to go out of your way in order to start at certain points or to come across particular sections of the trails/walks that are of interest. In fact, many of the trails and walks are specifically designed in order to deliberately take their users through, or to, places of interest (e.g. the Burrell Collection). This means that even the dolliest person is likely to witness something note worthy on any trail or walk. The mixture of routines also means that those who prefer a stroll following the White Cart river can do so while also enjoying passing Pollok House, the bridges that go over the White Cart and the golf course amongst other things. The other two major bonuses of these are also that they are 1) FREE and 2) this is the perfect time of year to take advantage of this. It's warm, but not too warm. It's surprisingly dry. It's reasonably quiet (due to the majority of folks being at work/school/college etc) and there are even some daffodils out. read more

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There are many reasons to visit Pollok Country Park. *ahem* They are, as follows: -You miss green space. That was the first thing that I noticed upon walking into Pollok Park--it's like the entire city of Glasgow disappears for a moment. For me, sitting at a park bench in the sun just in front of the Pollok house with all the leaves dancing on the breeze and the green fields just so, heaven. For a country girl like myself, it's a way to recharge my batteries from city livin'. -You like heery coos. Yep, Pollok's got 'em! You may or may not be lucky enough to spy the wee (or rather, big) beasties out in their pastures. But hubs and I were lucky enough to see them all snoozing right alongside the fence during our departure--and one young, fluffy calf was rolling all about! Ugh, I love them! -You like "heavy horses." In a particularly picturesque setting, there are two (perhaps more) Clydesdales in the pasture just alongside the water near an old mill. It's complete with a stone bridge over the entire thing, ducks paddling about, and the backdrop of the stately home. All in all, it makes for a lovely vista. There are plenty of signs warning about nipped fingers, which is I suppose only natural, considering the amount of small children also lined up along the fence trying to lure the draft horses over by screaming at them as loudly as possible. -You like gardens. The winding paths and unmarked trails of Pollok are sure to inspire. There's a knot garden, a ship brimming with flowers, giant gunnera leaves alongside a tiny trickling water garden, wheelbarrow planters, and then some. There's even a funky old mutated beech hidden away at the top of a winding trail. As a gardener, I can totally dig it. Like, I wish I could dig into it. And run off with bits of it. -You like museums. The Burrell Museum is just a hop-skip along a path from the main house, and you can spend a nice wander looking either at the private art collection inside, or the vegetation outside. You'll find all sorts inside here, from procured gates belonging to historical cities, to medieval weaponry, to tapestries, and more. -You like to run, or to walk your dog, or to bicycle... Yeah, did I mention this place has lots of trails? It's the perfect place for an amble, or a cycle, or a trot with your pup (or a trot with your l'il chillens). -You like FREE THINGS! All in all, Pollok Park is the perfect way to spend a nice, relaxing bit of time on the rare sunny day in the Glasgow area, or if you're venturing out from any nearby cities. It was totally worth it to me, and I imagine I'd return in the future--next time, perhaps, having rented cycles from the facilities attached to the Pollokshaws West train station! read more

I'm probably pretty much a lone voice here saying that I don't like Pollock Park. OK, it's got the famous Burrell Collection and the house is beautiful. However, I can make a long list of things I think let it down, for me at least. First of all, I was kept waiting for such a long time in the cafe (even after being told the waitress wouldn't be much longer) that I gave up eventually and left. The gift shops are geared towards tourists and people with lots of money and there are a lot of beautiful things well displayed to catch the eye. Out of my price range though. I walked over the whole park, mainly because I got lost. There are scarcely any signs at all anywhere to point you back to the house or car park. As it was early summer I was looking forward to photographing birds and insects, particularly around the pond. I was amazed to find it devoid of any wildlife whatsoever. There wasn't a single duck or damselfly to be seen, no bees that I could find even in the formal gardens. I can only surmise that all the foliage is well sprayed with insecticides. People say what a quiet haven it is but wherever you go there is still traffic to be heard in the background as you're not that far away from a road. In short, it's nice to view the Burrell Collection but give me Kelvingrove Park any day for walking and photography. read more

This is one of my favorite parks to visit when I am in town. The Highland cattle are my favorite and the gardens are absolutely beautiful. We also saw the horses this time which I had not seen previously. Such a beautiful place to spend a hard to come by sunny afternoon in Glasgow. read more

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I do love this park. Next to the Burrell, or does the Burrell sit in it? Reason to go - Coos Big Hairy Camera-Whore Highland Coos. These Lumbering bastards are anyone's for a photo. Take a camera even if it has no film in it (does film still exist?) Point it at a Highland Cow and they will meander over and dump an ungodly number of small bitey things on you (tick,fleas etc.). You have been warned. They are a hairy bag of creepy crawly things, but bloody lovely to look at though. read more

This place is just wonderful. A real gem in the Glasgow crown that is more than worth a visit by all. Whether you want to stroll around the fields, have a look at the "coo's", kick a ball about in the park, have a go on the swings or visit the excellent Burrell collection of art (located within the park), then Pollock Park has it all. Glasgow is very lucky to have so many beautiful green spaces and Pollock country park has to go down as one of the most serene and explorable ones in its leafy arsenal. Oh, almost forgot, in addition to all the loveliness, arty, tree like stuff you can also throw your mountain bike, along with yourself, around some nice, but a little tame, tracks which have been purposely built. Great for kids and adults alike, just don't make a pilgrimage here if your an experienced rider.. read more

PARKRUN! Sorry just had to get that out there. I run frequently in Pollok estate as my running partner lives nearby but I've been extolling the virtues of parkrun to anyone who will listen - it's an accurately measured and very well run, completely free 5k which happens every saturday morning, starting at 9.30am. Simply register (once!) at least 24hrs before the first time you run and you will get a barcode to print off. Bring the barcode along to any subsequent race you do and you will get a token at the end which will link your time up to your personal barcode - results are always out by the end of the afternoon. The route is not flat but all they ask in return for your participation is that you volunteer to help out at the event once in a while. Other than the race route there are lots of nice paths/muddy tracks to run on. If you are somewhat rabbit-esque, it get's nice and dark in the park post-sunset for those head torchy runs. There are also some mountain bike trails (not a huge length of though I don't think) if you're into that sorta thing. is that all? Nearly forgot the prize attraction - it's all about the heilan' coos. Which there are lots of :) read more

I can see the appeal in this place, maybe it was the 3 seasons in 1 day weather, or maybe it's just that I'm not a fan of old country houses. There's a huge amount of open spaces & a few tracks to take the dog for a walk or yourself for a run. There are a number of sport facilities surrounding the park, as well as a play park next to the car park. The problem I have with this park is that it's a bit too bare. Amidst the Victorian splendour of Kelvingrove, you do get a sense of respite from the city, but climb the hill up to park circus and you know you're in Glasgow. Without a car, wandering between the Burrell and Pollok house, I really did feel marooned. There are so few sign posts that it's easy to get off track, in fact walking back to the station from the Burrell I didn't see one sign, meaning I ended up walking to the far end of the park and having a longer walk back to the station. I was really looking forward to seeing the Highland Cows, but they seemed to be hiding from the driving rain and winds, which is a shame cause they may have changed my mind about the park.. read more

Wow, what a lovely park. Been here once before (pre Yelp!) to visit the Burrell but this visit was a foraging expedition and we weren't disappointed. The forest walks are fantastic and even though we were on the look-out for berries and nuts, the beauty and tranquility of the surroundings was not lost on us. Back for more soon... read more

Pollock Park has been voted one of the best in Europe. It does have an art gallery, a stately home, a mountain bike track, wide open spaces and football pitches, as well as many walks in the forest. It is best enjoyed in autumn, for romantic walks through the fallen leaves- and before the puddles turn to ice or the mud rises above the path! Recently, a large company proposed putting an adventure trail in the park. That this was greeted with outrage gives some measure of local enthusiasm for this dear, green place. The Burrell Collection is in the centre of the park, and a courtesy bus will collect you from the train station. It is, however, deep in the south of Glasgow, and not ideal for a quick visit: there isn't' much around the area, apart from the park itself. It is a popular place for local dog-walkers, romantic poets and culture vultures, and on warm weekends, the perfect spot for a picnic, followed by a visit to the museum. read more

Pollock Country Park is 100 acres of gorgeousness. Hosting Pollock House, the old stables, the Burrell Collection, a playpark with a trampoline, highland cows and endless green, it is a sea of calm in the city. Stretching out over miles, you could easily while away a day if not a weekend in here. Campers often bring their vans into the site and last night I saw an older couple enjoying a cup of tea in their coupe as they watched the world go by. There are woods, woods, woods, with trees so tall they remind me of one of the scenes in House of the Flying Daggers. Only they're not made of bamboo, sorry. Still, they are pretty darn tall. The Burrell collection has something for all the family, from old heirlooms, ornate plates to maces and swords, the kids can enjoy the weaponry while the adults marvel at the delicate designs of the rugs and upholstery in the old rooms. They also have a lovely cafe which serve up a number of fancy foods as well as the usual. The kids can go wild running forever, feeling free while you can sit tight in the knowledge that this is a very well supervised, safe area in which they can play. I used to bring kids from the after school club I worked in here, and they had a ball. I did too, and if I told you I'd never ben on the massive trampoline in the play area I would be a liar. This park is Never Never Land meets Jane Austen, and shows the populace or tourists why Glasgow is rightfully called a "Dear Green Place". read more

I love Pollok Park and have been a regular visitor for many years. One of many green spaces in Glasgow but more wooded and wilder than many it is a favourite venue for joggers, cyclists and dog walkers and full of free attractions. Pollok House, currently under scaffolding, is a beautiful pocket-sized mansion. Run by the National Trust for Scotland on behalf of Glasgow City Council, entry is free between November and April and even outside these months you can access the beautiful entrance hall and lower corridor (life below stairs) to visit the loo and the tearoom/restaurant for free. Get to the Burrell Collection quickly (before October 2016) before it closes for several years to repair and refurbish this stunning piece of modern architecture. One man's lifetime of collecting art and antiquities, the collection was gifted to the people of Glasgow and features everything from ancient Egyptian and Greek artefacts through Chinese and medieval art objects to an internationally important collection of 19th and early 20th century European art. There are miles of wild woodland walks, you might even be lucky and spot a couple of deer, and acres of gardens to explore. The stable yard behind Pollok House is home to Glasgow's heavy horses who can sometimes also be seen posing picturesquely on the bank of the river Cart beside the 18th century bridge. There are even a couple of archaeological sites, see if you can spot the iron age earthwork enclosure in the woods just off the path to your left as you pass the pond on your right. For children there's a play park near the Burrell and a rangers' centre at the stable yard (wee beastie hunts and the like often on offer) as well as the freedom to run about. On occasion ( eg Christmas) there are horse-drawn cart rides. Incidentally the park is also home to a woodland nursery (children that is not plants). There are a number of display boards around the park with information about the wildlife and plant life. For an alternative approach to the park walk past the station (on your right) and go up the track past the bowling green. The path winds its way through fields and greenery that could be miles and miles away in the country, the only clue to being in Glasgow is the faint hum of traffic in the distance. It eventually brings you over the stone bridge over the Cart and a beautiful view of the rear of Pollok House. The big stars of the park are Glasgow's own 'fold' of highland cattle. read more

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The sheer size of Pollock Country Park is almost quite overwhelming, and with a mansion, a museum, acres of greenery and some very fuzzy cows, it surely has to be up there with the might Rouken Glen in the stakes for best Glasgow park. Even though the tower blocks loom ominously not a million miles away, Pollock's sheer size ensures that on a visit here you do genuinely feel like you're out in the country. It's about four times the size of rivals like Queen's Park and Kelvingrove, and you could keep coming back for years and still find parts you'd never seen before. I'm not sure if a park could be described as "world class", but with countless awards on the mantlepiece, this one is as good a contender as any. read more

Great shout for a cycle that is not composed of a myriad of buildings and traffic lights. And if I had a dog, I would take it here for a good stretch of the old legs. Parks I feel are something which are disappearing, and becoming less of a consideration for everyone who is fooled into spending the good majority of their time in pubs, in front of the TV and dining out. But what happened to going for a nice relaxing and health boosting jog at the park, through a bit of greenery for a change. Great place to take your bike, or your trainers, or in fact your four legged friends. However I have tested roller blades and this is not the correct terrain. Take that from someone that knows, I was stranded in a pair of chunky ones forcing them to turn on this rubbled surface. That was what you call burn in the thighs. Never again. read more

Just had a delightful picnic in the park and watched from a (safe) distance a game of cricket in the sunshine!! Lots of highland coos and horses to look at!! Make sure to wear walking boots as its bigger than you think, walked for hours and now have 2 blisters!!! read more

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Glasgow has lots of parks, and Pollok Country park is magnificent. Housing Pollok house and the Burrell collection, this park is very special to me as I got married in the amazing pollok House in 2004. A trip to Pollok park can take a whole day as there is so much to do beside visiting pollok house and the Burrell collection. Children will love seeing the Highland cattle and the horses , and there is a new adventyure playground as well. There are lots of wonderful little trails to walk along and there are cycle paths as well. read more

Voted best park in Britain 2007 and best park in Europe 2008, this massive green space certainly has a lot to live up to. It is immense in size and as soon as you go in you have absolutely no idea you're in a city, just off a busy main road. It's easy to get lost in and has loads of lively little paths and trails to wander or cycle down. Come any morning and you'll meet people out for a stroll or walking their dogs. Home to Pollok House and the Burrell Collection, both very impressive in their own right, a trip tp Pollok Park really is a full day trip. Take a picnic and sit by the fast flowing river. Stop to pat the horses at the stables, or go for a ride. Best of all, discover what the park has to offer for yourself. For me, it more than lives up to its accolades. read more

Glasgow is famous for it's parks and this has to be the ultimate one, its huge and varied while pretty close to the city centre with loads of parking. At one end is a large wooded area with paved paths and a very muddy mountain bike track while the other end thee are broad green spaces and the Burrell collection a large and varied collection of art and antiques collected by Lord Burrell read more

This multi tasking pockets of green space features a National Trust for the mansion, the gallery, highland catle, horses, a mountain bike curcuit, woodland gardens and a visitor centre. For the most peaceful picnic, sit by the white cart water and watch its cascades and diving kingfishers. read more

This is a peaceful haven in the middle of a bustling city. Lovely country walks along the river, in the kitchen gardens and in the woodland. There is an old house in Pollok park which is really interesting and perfect for all the family. The cafe is nice although we found it a bit expensive and it was very busy. To be honest we just enjoyed walking about and not doing any organised activity. read more

Pollok Park is a lovely park which has a good mix of open park space and well as things to visit, in particular Pollok House which is an old mansion house and has a very good cafe. There are also stables. There are many easy walks which are well sign posted and provide a good walking area for dogs. Pollok park is easily accessible by car or the nearby train stations. It is also located right on the cycleway and it can be nice to cycle through the park. The park also has the Burrell collection which is a must visit attraction for art lovers. read more

I really like this park as its massive which is great for dogs ( even big ones as I have two dobermans ) and its very family friendly, I love going their for picnics and going to see the Burrell Collection Museum inside the park - A great place to visit in Glasgow read more

A fun day out that can be accessed by car or public transport. Parking is £1 for 4 hours and entry is free. The Burrell collection is well worth a visit with its wide variety of treasures, and the cafe has lovely views. There is also a children's play area and plenty of walking opportunities. There's also some very photogenic highland cows! I haven't been to Pollok house yet but I'm sure it's lovely also. A firm favourite! read more

Great park nice place to walk round and keep your eyes peeled for the Highland Cows. Inside the park is the burrell collection which has a cafe. It also boast a really good off road cycle track which has three levels of difficulty. read more

Was one of my favourite places when I lived in Shawlands. Ideal for a couple of laps on the bike

Huge park where you could spend a whole day, with Pollok House and the Burrell Collection major pulls. The grounds of Pollok House within the park are gorgeous. The park itself has a great kids play area which can get very busy on hot days. Not enough seats for adults though! read more

Another great park on the south side of Glasgow housing the Burrell Collection, Pollok House, a childrens play park and lots of highland cattle. There are some good annual events held here including the Highland Cattle Show and the Pollok Family Dayboth well worth a visit but you may get a little tired of the same duck show and falconer show that tend to be at each one every year (if you keep going). Some mountain bike tracks and walks are here tooand 'Go Ape' is controversially meant to be setting up sometime as well. read more

Pollok Park, as it's known, is located in the southside of Glasgow and is a lovely location for a stroll, picnic or game of football, weather permitting! Make sure you try the 99p cone from the roving ice cream van. The park has won numerous awards and houses both the Burrell Collection and Pollok House. If you bore of the park itself, Shawlands and Victoria Road are both nearby, with a wealth of restaurants and evening entertainment. read more

One of my favourite parks, especially in the summer, when the country fair is on. the house itself is beautiful and holds murder mystery dinners, and the grounds are superb. The Burrell collection within the park has some great exhibitions as well. read more

There is a reason this park was voted best in the UK and then best in Europe. It is. It has a great mix of open space and facilities which can cater for a broad range of outdoor pursuits. Horses, archery, big coos, dogwalking, cycling, sitting and looking at beautiful gardens, wandering off the beaten track are just some of the choices available. Did I mention the children's play area, the Clydesdale horses, the park ranger service, the world famous art collection and a national trust property? Honestly this has to be the best park in the world. And did I tell you about the trees to climb, and the tennis. read more

This is a really relaxing place to visit. Pollock Country Park is located in the south side of Glasgow and is a nice change from the bustle of the city. The park itself has a nice long drive through the trees passing the fields where you will see some lovely highland cattle if your lucky depending on the time of year you go you may also see a calf. They are really cute and you will find cars going slower as they pass. The house is not free but it is worth a visit if your into museums, county houses etc. You can go into the house to use the cafe, although expensive it is always busy. There is a small shop as well. The park itself sits on the river so you will enjoy lots of walks here. The park is also home to the Burrell Collection which is in a different part of the park to the house. The Children will enjoy the adventure playground and if the weather is nice you could probably make a day of it like a lot of others who take a picnic and sit on the grass. A lovely park with something for the whole family. read more

a great day out for all the family. Love the kids play area, take along your ball and have a kick about with the kids. Large area for walking and great in summer with the ice cream vans! read more

An oasis of countryside 10 mins from city centre. Miles of walking among forests plus the added attraction of The Burrell Collection and Pollok House. Also has play area for children. A place not to be missed if visiting Glasgow. read more

Gorgeous grounds! So many beautiful things to see here. You could come here on any given day and have a different experience. It's equally good for a romantic date or for a picnic with family or a leisurely excursion with friends. I absolutely adore the cows here! read more