Come for a walk in the park

After a wet morning, the sun came out and a long walk seemed a good idea. Very close to home is Pollok Park, a large country park with miles of paths for walking and cycling. It is home to the famous Burrell Collection, one of Glasgow's top attractions and also Pollok House.

A stroll through the woods to start

 

The trees are beautiful  but we're missing the sun, so let's go and stroll along beside the White Cart river.

Abundant wild flowers line the path

 

Standing on the eighteenth century bridge

 

To the right you can see up towards the old mill

To the left are some sweet little ducks swimming around 

I can see Pollok House through the trees

 

Let's walk up to the mill and watch the water cascading along

A look in the gardens and I see this bed planted entirely with iridescent blue thistles

and pretty pink echinachea

Heading back towards the house and the formal gardens outside. One can easily imagine it in its heyday as the big posh house on a grand estate. 

Nearly time to head home now, so let's enjoy a good look at the house

No time to look inside today at the wonderful paintings and Georgian interior, or go to the lovely cafe in the old kitchens in the basement; I will save that for another day in the near future!

I hope you enjoyed walking with me :-)

Comments

[The Curious Cat]

A very enjoyable walk without ever leaving the office desk...tis very grey outside right now...nice to go somewhere a little different from reality... xxx

[Jennyff]

I've only been in the park to visit the Burrell Collection, but it does seem to be a lovely green oasis in a big city. Thanks for the tour.