Gleniffer Braes
Date: 14 March 2026
Leader: Gerry
Grade: C
Number on walk: 6.
Length: 9 km. Ascent: 225 m.
Hills climbed: None.
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We had a view over Paisley and beyond from a viewpoint near the start of our walk
The recent rain had left the path very muddy, nevertheless it was a pleasant walk through the woodland between the Upper and Lower Dams
Craigielinn Waterfall was impressive due to the amount of water cascading down.
(One of Paisley’s most celebrated poets, Robert Tannahill (1774–1810), known as the Weaver Poet, found this waterfall inspiration for a poem. Local legends tell of ghostly sightings and whispering voices associated with outlaws and Scottish rebels by the waterfall. However, no spirits, other than in a hip flask, were apparent today).
We had our coffee break beside the lower reservoir.
(This reservoir once heavily polluted is now stocked with fish, including brown trout and pike).
Cows had churned up much of the path to Glenburn Reservoir but they ignored us as we walked past
Seeing Glenburn Reservoir full was a welcome change from our last visit, when it was completely drained and occupied by digging equipment
Not the most scenic building, but the anglers’ hut provided shelter while we had our lunch
After lunch we crossed the Braes before returning to the car park