Cuningar Loop, Woodland park with river meander in Glasgow, United Kingdom
Cuningar Loop is a woodland park in Glasgow that follows a bend of the River Clyde, with forest trails, open meadows, and riverside boardwalks giving direct access to the water. The site sits on the south bank of the river and mixes tree cover with open grass areas and a range of outdoor facilities.
The land once held industrial water reservoirs that supplied Glasgow before being turned into a public park ahead of the 2014 Commonwealth Games. That change marked a shift in how this stretch of the riverbank was used.
The park features fifteen permanent art installations known as the Cuningar Stones, created by artist James Winnett to explore local community identity and the natural environment. Visitors encounter these works along the forest trails, offering artistic perspectives on the place and its surroundings.
Trails can be muddy and uneven after rain, so sturdy footwear is a good idea before heading out. The park also has outdoor bouldering walls, a bike skills track, and play areas suited to different ages.
Since 2019, geothermal water drawn from disused coal mines beneath the park has been used to heat nearby homes. The energy comes directly from under the ground visitors walk on.
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