Finnieston to Kelvingrove, Glasgow. 6.5 miles daily flat

From the Merchant City via the Clyde Walkway, past some of the new public buildings along the banks of the river. It was difficult to relate my location to the Glasgow I was brought up in, as almost all of that area was inaccessible active shipyards at that time. Some of Glasgow’s older public buildings are very fine, but there as an air or neglect about the areas we passed through, even although they were set up for leisure activities. Similarly, the city centre was more run down than I imagined for Scotland’s largest city. Ended at the University, which seemed little changed and returned via the wonderfully miniature Subway, now much upgraded, but still very small. 3*

North Wirral Coastal Path. 5.2 miles, mainly flat

First walk of 2025 and not too far from home, but a lovely Winter day with blue sky reflected in the sea at full tide. A new quieter shortcut across the sand dunes gets you to the coast to bag a bench for a quick picnic. 4*