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QUEEN'S PARK - Orienteering History

First used in 1989, this park may be small in size but 
it provides a variety of orienteering challenges due 
to shape and mixed terrain. 

The course consists of 18 controls and will 
take approximately an hour to complete.

Course checked 9th September 2007. All controls there & now clear of vegetation.

Park History:
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Designed by Sir Joseph Paxton and dedicated
to the memory of Mary, Queen of Scots.

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Stones at highest point are thought to be
remnants of military encampment which 
 featured in the Battle of Langside 
in the 16th century.

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112 acres in area.

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Pitch & putt and tennis are available.

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Play areas and boating pond.

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Restored glasshouses contain a multitude of
plants and some animals, 
including tortoise,skink and iguana!

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Elevated mound and flagpole give extensive
views across Glasgow.

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Site of Scottish Poetry Rose Garden.

Location details: 

Bounded by Langside Av., Langside Rd., 
Queen's Dv. & Pollokshaws Rd. (A77).

Govanhill - Glasgow G44

Grid Ref. NS 580 620

 

 

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