POLLOK COUNTRY PARK - Orienteering History
- Checked May 2008.
The 1st Colour map produced by STAG was in 1985 of Pollok CP.
Glasgow's largest park is undergoing a transformation & the Orienteering
Course is a welcome addition to the facilities available to the public.
Maps only available from
STAG Direct, c/o 257 Warriston St.,Carntyne, Glasgow G33 2LF.
Send cheque / postal order for £1.50 per map to the above address.
Park History
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Gifted to the City of Glasgow in 1966 by the Maxwell Family. |
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361 acres in area - Glasgow's largest Park. |
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Burrell Collection & Pollok House are Major Visitor attractions. |
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Strathclyde Police Dog Training Centre. |
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Nether Pollok Playing Fields |
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Wildlife Pond |
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Highland Cattle, Heavy Horses & Walled Gardens |
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Adventure Play Area & Mountain Bike Circuits |
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Britain's Best Park 2007 & Europe's Best in 2008. |
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Pollok Family Day held each August |
Location details: Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G43.
Grid Ref. NS 555 621