Reviews of Bowling Harbour. (Sports Complex) in Glasgow (Other counties).
Bowling Harbour
Bowling Harbour, Dumbarton Rd, Bowling G60 5AF, United Kingdom
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A. W.Beautiful and tranquil with the swans and ducks and wildlife. Summertime can be busy but lovely as many furry friends come along
Great wee cafe (pations) staff are wonderful and the food it great and Magic Cycles for bike hire and repair and their hot chocolate is amazing. Three is also a new florist and the gift shop is great.
R.Lovely harbour. Only been refurbished in 2021 making it a straight through path from whatever direction you’re heading (Clydebank or Dumbarton). You access it by car, cycle, foot. Local train station only 1/4 mile away. There’s signs all over now telling you different parts of history. One wall takes you from 1763 when plans were being designed for the canal up to the refurbishment that finished in 2021. There’s a cafe for a wee bite to eat and the views from both ways on the Clyde are stunning.
S.Another hidden gem 💎
Located at the foot of Kilpatrick Hills which offer stunning views of Bowling Harbour, the River Clyde and beyond..
Really worth exploring this cracking walking/cycle route. Its a beautiful place to lose your self and enjoy mother nature some cute friendly wide life .
There is a cafe and cycling shop, bonus point, parking around is relatively easy and only 40 min from Glasgow central.
And its a Perfect place to start your journey north towards Loch Lomond.
D.Scenic area. This is where the Fourth and Clyde canal meets the river Clyde and where the river opens up into the sea. Lots of sunken and unused boats about but even more used boats to be seen. There's a cafe here and a cycle shop. The Fourth and Clyde canal walkway/cycle path comes right upto and past here depending on which way you go. It's quite close to the pub in Bowling if that takes your fancy. Nice.
M. S.Lovely place to visit and with the associated Bowline development and cycle/walkway improvements. Watch out though as it's locked up at 15:45 (presumably these are winter months hours).
S. S.We go cycling and stop at Bowling for lunch this just lovely the Harbour has a Cafe , Cycle shop good spot to sit and take in the beautiful views
A. G.Lovely place for walk or cycling. Amazing view always pleasure to visit this place.
C. R. (.Nice place to spend a few hours on a sunny day. Have a wander, grab a coffee and check out the boats.
S. M.Beautiful place for a picnic. Can take the bus from Glasgow very easily. Coffee shop with outdoor locked bathroom
C. G.Great wee harbour lovely views good cafe and bike shop always a pleasure to visit
C. A. M.Lovely slow Scotland experience very peaceful yet just of main road to Highlands only 10 mins from Glaagows west end estates
B. B.A cute little harbour, that has a “boat graveyard” to the side of it. To access the “graveyard” you are better accessing it via the train station- cross the stair and go though the fence, follow the grass path and you’ll pass a pier on the right. Be careful with your footing as there are lots of loose rocks. You can walk down the middle of the Clyde on this stone walkway. Make sure to check the tide times as if you arrive at the wrong time you will miss most of the sunken ships.
A. R.Really nice spot for a walk, run or cycle. Good parking and overflow parking provided. Decent little cafe for a drink and a bite to eat.
J. B.Very nice and unique place to visit , have a coffee or meal at Paton Place or even better get a coffee from Magic Cycles
H. M.My ancestors had a ship yard here creating the first Puffer boats and I wanted to visit. It was beautiful, much more than expected, lovely cafe with funny lovely staff. Spent some time there and felt realy relaxed. Great place to stop if going up north. 🙏❤️🕊
J. M.The marina area is very pleasant with well maintained grassed areas and it's interesting to see the moored boats. A small gift shop and a very nice cafe serving light lunches and snacks.
However, the beach area is very dirty and doesn't seem to be maintained at all. A real pity as it could be a pleasant picnic spot.
e. b.Beautiful morning, stunning scenery and the waverly sailing down the Clyde
A. G.Beautiful wee stop off on the way to Helensburgh. Love having a wee walk around the harbour. The shipwrecks are great... gutted the tide wasn't out though to get some better pictures.
C. W.Glorious! April sunshine 🌞. People out on bikes and enjoying a walk and some sitting in boats. We picked up some lunch from the very friendly and efficient café and took our brown paper bag to a spot near the canal lock 40. Well cared for. Good vibes. Amazing views.
J. H. B.Had a lovely day
A lot of historical facts worth a visit
This wall I was told is the oldest stone wall in the world
C. B.Nice views and great pit stop while cycling!
G. R.Bowling Harbour is at the junction of the Forth and Clyde Canal and the River Clyde. Approximately 9 miles from Glasgow city centre. Popular with cyclists and walkers. Tranquil and scenic.
K.1st visit to UK canal boats and the locks at Bowling Harbour😊
W. W.Sooo historic. I could just see the queen mary coming down the water on its launch day. Its immensely sad to see what was a fully working harbour that brought in so much to scotland just lie there and crumble I to the waters. The ghostly vessels beached in the harbour is a reminder of what was once a bustling thriving area. It is now a dangerous site accessible when you cross the railway bridge and enter through a wee white gate just left as you come down the stairs. Not accessible to anyone in a wheel chair. Just a short walk away from the harbour is a world war 2 lookout pillar box which was interesting to see. On this walking trail you can walk right up under the Erskine bridge. Pictures attached. Please like my reviews and like my photos. Thankyou
A. W.Lovely place - quite a lot of money has been spent in it and it's now a very nice place to go for a walk.
T. B.First time visited this location and wow its fantastic if your looking for place to enjoy a long walk use this as starting point. We walked from this location along canal to Erskine Bridge and back great range wildelife, old building and nice relaxing walk. Be great in summer looking forward to doing it again Makes great day out give try. Now some pics.
R. C. (.We stopped here for a walk. Got plenty of photos. It was a bit windy and cold. But never stopped us from walking here. Nice boats here one with two skeletons on too of it.
A. G.Beautiful vibrant harbour at the West end of the Forth and Clyde canal and the River Clyde. Great for a day visit or part of a cycle.
M. M.Beautiful destination for a cycling trip, it is usually open until 5pm.
J. N.A lovely spot to spend a few hours with lovely views over the water. A cafe and a few shops there. A nice walk along the canal is recommended.
M. M.Absolutely nice place.
C. R.Nice to wander around for an hour or so.
S. C.Nice peaceful harbour, beautiful views friendly people. Local shops not to far away. Nice wee cafe. Really good bike repair shop👍
D. C.Great place for a bite to eat and a walk 👍
Of course it was a lovely sunny day when i was there, not sure what it's like on a rainy stormy day 😀
G. R.Nice place to loose yourself toilets picnic area beautiful place for a young family
T. W.Good destination to cycle along the canal on a sunny day. There is a cafe, cycle shop, beach and a liveaboard boating community here.
S.It a lovely walk there a wee cafe there to and you can also take away food from it if wanting to just pop In quickly
J. W.A nice place for a walk along the canal. Beware of cyclists! No public toilets.
N. N.Nice place to visit as there is a huge canal, lots of boats, and a nice river side view
M. M.Always like to walk down to Bowling harbour especially when the sun's out nice day for it
M. “. M.Lovely place to visit. Great walks to/from Harbour
N. M.Lovely area for cycling and walking. Situated on cycle path from Glasgow to Loch Lomond. Nice walks for dogs along the Saltings with good views of Erskine Bridge and Clyde. Have to be careful on the beach as it is littered with broken glass.
L. G.Love wee place, coffee shop is open for takeaway sat and watched the world go by.
A. A.Only problem is the parking as there is a lot of construction going on apart from that a great place for a walk
P. D.Nice place to spend a sunny afternoon looking at all the boats. Much improved since last visit.
R. T.Lovely people, great views, and with a coffee place, and bike shop.
A. M.This is a pleasant and scenic place to walk round or to have a picnic. The boats are picturesque and the whole area is well maintained. Lovely views of the Clyde.
B. P.Human taking us doggos here. There being lots of ducks to chase in canal, beachy area for zoomings and cafe for the snacks.
Beach has lots of human rubbish and canal is used by the bike people though
c. r.A nice wee walk and a coffee to go, a perfect wee day out
S. I.Lovely walk for the dog and not too crowded
C. V.Such a lovely place, beautiful and very relaxing. Always kept clean and has a good cafe.
M. M. (.Had a wonderful day down at Bowling harbour
P. P.Very nice Marina with nice surrounding.
j. m.Great place for easy walking and cycling. Coffee, hot and cold snacks available. Key for toilets available to borrow from shops.
B. F.Brought my boat over from the east coast through the canal. Stayed at the kelpies, the Falkirk Wheel and bowling harbour. Bowling was by far the best location. After 5 the gates are locked and it's like being in your own private marina. I loved the place and was sorry to leave. The lock keepers were very friendly and did everything possible to look after you.
G. K. 0.Really beautiful view of the distance here is a picture.
W. S.Great walk along canal to the harbour, went on a sunny day so very busy. Views are beautiful and picturesque.
A. B.Lovely views and great place to sit on a warm day. The clyde end of the forth and clyde canal so great for a wal and also shops at cafes open during the day. Even a sandy beach on the side of the clyde.
I. R.Should be on everyone's places to visit list offers something for the whole family to enjoy. Beautiful and scenic
W. Y.Beautiful place with stunning views across the Clyde.
T. B.Relaxing place. Just go through the arches under the old railway for lovely ways of the Clyde.
A. M.Used to go fishing here many years ago. Lovely spot. Great how the old railway has been made into a cracking walking/cycle route.
P. R.Lovely destination on a sunny autumn afternoon cycling along the Forth and Clyde Canal.
B. M.Cool wee shops, wrecks of boats and a pretty harbour.
V. L.Lovely place for a walk. No idea what has happened to the shops under the arches. Sad to see them closed
F. M.Another great cycle out to Bowling Harbour, great for the views and theres also a cafe fir hot beverage and bite to eat.
I.Small but very cute Harbour beside which is the entrance to the Bowline, a partially raised walkway and cycling path to Loch Lomond. It would've been nice to have some cafes nearby, still there are a few shops and, very importantly, public toilets.
A. M.It's a nice place to stop on the bicycle track , it has a little role of shops built into the viaduct and one of them is a bicycle shop where you can food, they sell bikes and accessories and fix punctures, energy bottled water and high energy bars. It's a beautiful place to stop for a break 👍🏴
A. F.A wee hidden gem right on the Clyde. Great cafe and cycle and gift shops right at the entrance.
I. M.a peaceful and well maintained location, easy access along the canal from old Kilpatrick.
S. M.Beautifully done up ,a pleasure to visit.
R. R.An interesting place
Good for a photography trip
J. W.Area has been done up smart tidy and peaceful place to relax
R. L.Brilliant little cafe.very friendly staff ,well priced meals and drinks, gorgeous spot to sit and relax on a sunny day
D. B.What a great little spot to visit. A bit tucked away so you need to be looking for it ... but once you find it ..wow .. what a find. Beautiful sheltered harbour; wonderful views; bike hire; wonderful gift shop .... but don't take a picnic, the cafe is amazing - you'll definitely want to lunch there, then stay for afternoon tea!!
N. M.Lovely wee collection of shops and cafes on the edge of the water.
K. H.Peaceful place to park up for overnight stay. Despite the trains going by, they don't disturb. A nice little gem of a place
A. W.Lovely place, scenery great ,good for walks and great tea and cake shop !!
A. G.Nice view of the Clyde and canal. Great place for a picnic.
J. S.Lovely idealic great cafe food great 2 views down the clyde are stunning on a clear day
-. -. R.Nice viewpoint to stop on the cycle path between clydebank and dumbarton. Bike shop and snacks handy at certain times
L. H.Great views of the Clyde/Erskine bridge.
a. m.Lovely walk along the canal. Enjoy looking at all the interesting boats that are moored there. Also there's lots of wildlife if you keep your eyes opened.
P. B.Excellent bridge link reinstated in Glasgow to Loch Lomond cycleway with descriptions of the environment. There is a cafe and bike shop among other things.
S. S.Lovely place for a walk or cycle with the kids.
N. T.The regeneration going on here can be a little off putting but the progress being made makes me very excited for what next summer will be like. A lovely spot to go and sit by the water, grab a coffee and a slice of cake at Paton's Place and have a lovely time
J. M.I live in walking distance to the harbour, its a lovely place to go for a walk, there is a coffee/cake shop, and a few others it's a beautiful place to sit and chill. The old railway line is now a lovely walk /cycle way and an improvement to the area,
J. E.Went with my son and grandson. Been a lot of work done since the last time I was there. Wish I had taken photos. The experience was spoilt slightly by the presence of a crowd of young people swigging from beer cans and bottles of vodka. Granted it was hot and folks are entitled to enjoy themselves but as per usual the few spoil it for the rest by leaving rubbish behind
L. K.Lovely peaceful place beautiful views
K. W. N.One of my favourite places, lovely walks, very peaceful and nice wee cafe to grab a cuppa after!
p. c.Nice place to chill after walking along the canal
J. M.Lovely peaceful walk and a lovely little cafe too.
A. G.Patons cafe is amazing. Food and service are second to none.
S. M.Coffee shop great value and Lovely ladies.
F. G.Really surprised by this place. Tranquil and interesting. The forth and clyde canal ends here, merging into the river clyde through a final lock. Well worth a visit.
F. N.Great walk, great views.
R. M.Magic cycles are the best bike repair shop in the west of Scotland. Wouldn't take my bike anywhere else. Ian is super fair and doesn't mess you about, is just up front and honest. Will save you a fiver if he can. Paton's cafe is amazing, the club Sandwich is a favourite for sure, but the iced coffee has the perfect balance between being strong and refreshing on a hot day!
All in all Bowling harbour is definitely one of the up and coming spots to watch for the future!
J. M.Great place for walking and riding
K. m.It is beautiful here and so easy to get to walk along and see some of the abandoned ships. I walked from the station to the harbour and further and when I got back to the station I noticed a man taking his dog through a gate at back of the station at the balloch end and it takes you along to properly see the ships and down to the water. Great for passing some time and having a look around and if its a nice day you can sit and relax by the water. I couldn't believe how easy it was to actually get to these and see these. Great day out before heading towards loch lomond and highly recommended.
J. O.Bike shop, coffee shop, toilets and great views!
J.Great destination to cycle to if you don't want to go too far from Glasgow, but if you're planning on going further (to Loch Lomond perhaps) then it's a great pitstop! Small cafe and bike shop makes it feel very warm, I always stop here for a while before I continue!
A. G.Love it, great walks 🚶♂️
T. B.Great wee Dugs cafe for a cup-a. And to see the Waverley, great day
s. m.Well kept and looking really nice since the last time I was down here, 15yrs ago... my sister and her partner had booked to stay in a boat for the evening and I decided to go and have a look before she drove down parking wasn't an issue I saw the boat and then had a wander around and then along the canal tow path it was well kept and relatively litter and dog mess free a pleasant walk was had and everyone we walked passed was friendly saying hello. Worth a visit for a nice easy walk.
G. M.Lovely place to visit and walk round, though it's currently quite disrupted with all the work being carried out and they've removed so many lovely trees, but left all the destructive, strangling ivy to remain on the dead and dying trees.
One of the main issues here are cyclists. You have to constantly look behind you when walking, as they speed by so fast and hardly any alert you by bells. Myself and my family have all nearly been hit by cyclists over the years here. What bugs me is that as pedestrians we apparently need to watch out for them, rather than their taking responsibility.
There's a nice selection of small shops that are definitely worth your time to have a look at.
In summary: Worth a visit, but watch out for thoughtless cyclists.
R. M.A lovely cycle ride from Balloch to Bowling, initially beside the River Leven. Bowling basin was bathed in sunshine, with stunning views up & down the Clyde. I enjoyed sitting & relaxing by the canal, watching the world go by. An added bonus is that the cafe there is now open for take-aways. A great place for a picnic.
A. D.A lovely spot for a walk or cycle along the canal. A few shops and a cafe. Nice to just sit and enjoy the views down the Clyde
h. b.The new walkway just opened. Fabulous views. Worth a visit for this and also the cafe with amazing cakes and the gift shop where you can pick up lovely gifts
S. F.Lovely scenery very relaxing and quiet and hot/cold drinks can be bought at Magic Cycles to enjoy whilst sitting at one of the tables and chairs dotted around the harbour 🤗
E. P.Great little place to visit on a sunny day, have coffe etc and wander.
G. T.First time visit and it's only three and a half miles from my house. The waterway is the Forth and Clyde Canal,locks and all which were well maintained, freshly painted. A few small shops and a cafe.
F. A.Lovely little harbour, with beautiful canalside walk. We were lucky with the weather so had lunch al fresco at Paton's Place and then visited the lovely little gift shop Paton's Parcel, followed by a walk through Bowling into Old Kilpatrick.
A. S.Lovely place for a walk
J. S.It was very busy but that was because of the kiltwalk will be a lovely place to visit any other day
D.Fantastic views of Erskine Bridge and the Clyde.
K. a.Jack loves his walks and the beach 🐾🐾
P. G.Beautiful place just to sit and clear the mind
F. P.Love Bowling Harbour. Beautiful views of the Clyde estuary and a lovely canal path to walk with plenty of wildlife. Saw a fox, swans, ducks and three herons today 😍
j. j.Love visiting here as there are many different types of boats parked up with some people actually living in them,I've knowen this place from when I was a lad as we used to visit someone living in an x torpedo boat who took newly built ships on a trial runs for the shipbuilders up & down the Clyde, used to take me & my mate sometimes, it was just excellent.
A. A.Great place to chill out...
I. M.The river and the boats look amazing and the coffee shop and cycle shop are very busy which is good for the area very popular with cycle lists and walkers so calm and peaceful great day out.
J. F.Lovely walk. When there lots to see,lively views of hill and clyde , cafe for a cuppa and there's a few shops too .
G. J.Had a delicious lunch with friends at Patons Place then had a browse around their lovely gift shop, Patons Parcels. Beautiful location and lots of great walks, highly recommended.
V. N.Bowling basin is good but people live there in boats now and they lock you in after seven o'clock. Some old guy that thinks he is a security guard does not even notify you. Your car is locked in the harbour until you can get someone with a key to help you and they are very abrupt with you. They have signs on the gates that you can't see as they gates are open.they use security signs of a security company they says they have nothing to do with the area. They need to address their signage at bowling harbour apart from the live in boat people it is a nice place
S. K.There is a nice little place to have a break have a coffee or tea 🍵
L. S.Woooow we have been surprised by the place.... such a worth to cycle it or even go for a walk and enjoy all the nature, mixture of Colours between the mountains rivers and classy harbour along side also the Erskine view on the back is stunning
G. T.Popped in for a coffee and scone mid ride. All excellent but the jam was a particular high point. Better than Fortnum & Masson!
J. L.Great place to spend an hour or two not like a marina, small on site cafe with limited seating.
A. M.An amazing little place. It has a couple of shops also a boat yard where I keep my boat in the summer months. Staff are really friendly too. Would recommend anyone to swing by
R. B.Nice place for a cafe and a bike shop on the cycle tour from Glasgow to loch Lomond. Amazingly friendly people in the shops. Well worth a stop.
J. R.Enjoy walking the dog there
C. “. C.A lovely peaceful place to relax and take in the views, or wander along the canal, a good starting point for a cycle ride, either to Balloch or towards Glasgow
R. P.Great place to go for a walk or have a sit, enjoy the view
A. K. Y.Great place to walk with the dogs. Urgently needs an affordable dog friendly cafe. Not great in the rain as there is nowhere to hide from it. Magic cycles give excellent service.
J. J.Excellent.Intetesting information very well presented. Beautiful views. Ideal outing for those who walk, cycle or wheel.
A. G.Nice coffee shop. Good stop for cycling. Toilets are outside in port a cabin. Clean and tidy you get issued with a key.
H. M.Great place for a walk
s. f.Great harbour. Well worth a wee visit. I cycled the 38 miles from carron sealock in Grangemouth near the kelpies. And glad I finally did so!
M. S. J.Love bowling harbour, could do with more shops there and the lovely house boarded up would be better sold off and something nice done with it.
G. S.Great wee cafe - cakes are amazing
J. M.My favorite place for a walk
M. B.Busy wee area on nice days with.walkers cyclists etc, but always a nice place to sit and .look over the clyde or recharging your batteries
J. S.Great relaxing place
J. M.Good stopping off point for cyclists or walkers, picnic area overlooking the Clyde.... Cafe and bike 🚲 shop. The bike shop hires out bikes as well as selling them also Public toilets A lot of work being done not sure if it's for offices? Kept clean and tidy..... Also a roll shop not far past it.
M. S.Idyllic spot to cycle and stop for a picnic
l. m.Idyllic retreat from the city pollution,would be great for picnics, walkers & cyclists alike.Keep toddlers on tight rein for obvious reasons.Needs a place open for coffees & snacks on a regular basis but difficult to sustain with midweek low footfall.
S. M. D.Enjoyed a Scottish breakfast at the cafe .
Had a bit of a stroll through the woods along the river bank .Worth a visit ,and some interesting maritime history about this area of Scotland
S. M.Lovely area for walking & some
really nice views. You can also have a lunch or just a coffee.
I. F.I live and overlook the harbour and basin from my home. How lucky am I?! Lots of improvements to the Basin, canal, Cycle Path being done at the moment.
C. C.Absolutely beautiful today
R. T.Lovely stop on cycle route
E.Lovely place for a walk with good views of the River Clyde, and old kilpatrick hills, great facilities here smashing new cafe open, gift shop, cycle repair and dog grooming salon. Worth a visit
A. A.I went for a pleasant bike ride along the canal tow path this morning, terminating at Bowling before heading back. It has been quite sometime since I last visited Bowling harbour, which makes the improvements all the more noticeable. It has gone from looking a bit down at heal, to quite dapper. All it needs is the harbour masters building to be converted into a gastro pub and perfection will have been achieved!
D. S.a wee bit of reconstruction going on (July 2016) so some areas out of bounds, but a great place to have a picnic, locals are friendly too :)
Next time I'll start my journey at Falkirk and end up here
a. M.Amazing tranquility in this little place
S. B.Great day plenty of boats to look at. Quiet beach to walk along, canal walk nice, and path through trees and bushes interesting
D. M.Great little place to visit on a sunny day - the start of the forth & Clyde Canal. Great bike hire/SUP hire shop and a wee cafe. Good walks along the canal or towards Milton.
E. H.Currently undergoing some improvements to make the path better, ideal spot to stop on a bike ride to get a coffee and look at the boats
A. H.First time visiting the bowling harbour today. Went to the Dug cafe which is a lovely friendly dog friendly cafe serving a variety of items. Definitely recommend for anyone, especially folk who love to include their dog(s). Staff are very friendly and cannot be faulted.
w. f.Nice picturesque harbour which is the start of the forth and clyde canal. Nice walks along the river clyde and also cycle routes. The area is undergoing redevelopment at the moment and is looking nice. There are a few shops there. There is a small car park and also public toilets
J. K.Weather was bleak, raining heavily, but it was still worth a quick look in whilwxwe were passing.
J. S.Its very pretty and also a good place to end along walk from Clydebank canal.
S. S.First visit in ages. Great to see the improvements.
D. W.Beautiful spot.
J. G.A bit untidy but super views back to the bridge
P. G.Lovely local walk from old kilpatrick along canal way. Great cafe at harbour for refreshments with outdoor marquee
A. H.Easy walking along the canal walk/cycle way . Good views down the Clyde at the canal end . Parking at present is quite limited due to construction works .
Varied aquatic birds along the canal creates interest along the way .
L. G.Great walk along the canal and under the Erskine Bridge, makes you feel tiny. Look across the Clyde. Just missed dear in the community nature park. Takes you right into Glasgow or just walk round Bowling area. Takes an hourish. Nice evening stroll.
J. M.Not a lot to do here. The area is being upgraded. Railway arches are being converted to retail premises (July 2017). There is a cycle hire shop. So you can cycle along the Forth & Clyde Canal. Or head to Loch Lomond. Not really suitable for fishing or bathing.
K. G.This is a great little area if you disregard the rubbish and occasional neds drinking but if you get the area quiet it can be a great little bit to unwind and let the dogs run around
A. S.Nice place to visit when weather is good see all old /new boats .
H. W.Very pleasant. Lovely toasted sandwich and good coffee.
S. T.Nice wee place for a walk got a dog cafe and there's a decent stretch of beach nearby on the Clyde
S.An interesting place to cycle to
J. M.What a lovely spot . We enjoyed a great snack and a walk at Bowling very nice for a day out .
E. W.Loving this place. A bit of real history.
I. S.Our dug groomer (Paws N Puddles) is there.... but not for too much longer, they are re-locating to bigger and better.
A. C.Nice food and friendly staff
L. N.Lovely place to go for a walk but watch out for cyclists as they dont all ring there bell!
K. C. G.This is the best place to end up at the end of a cycle. Such a chilled vibe and views are amazing. If you havent been you need to go. Even if it's in the car.
M. B.Tasty brunch at friendly cafe.. interesting wander along the towpath. Very popular with cyclists
R. J.A hidden gem!
N. O.Lovely place for an afternoon pity no pub lol
A. R.Lovely place, especially now that the Bowline is open. Major upgrade to the cycle route.
R. C.Lovely place for a walk, very calm and quiet.
D. L.Great place for a dog walk and a nice wee coffee shop
A. M. H.I love this area. Nice walks through woods, by estuary and canal. Great wee cafe - the Dug cafe - and ample parking. Fanrastic for a dog walk or a cycle.
K. M.Lovely place to relax and enjoy the scenery and the small local shops
E. S.Beautiful spot - great for walking and an excellent cafe.
A. L. G.A great experience, I had Coffee and Cake Carryout which was superb. The refurbishment is superb with future development opportunities available.
E. B.Nice place for a quiet walk or cycle and coffee shop is worth a visit too.
J. M.Look out my window @basin.great view
I. C.Well maintained area for a visit, either young or old. Part of Scotland's industrial history. Public toilets??
c. A.Beautiful setting, coming ere over 20+yr, so much potential in old harbour
G. A.Lovely area to walk round with excellent views of the river and bridge. Lovely place to just sit and enjoy a picnic.
B. D.Nothing much here but bring a picnicking and enjoy the view of River and canal
E. R.Lovely gift shop, closed on a Tuesday, manned by nice staff. Cafe next door worth a visit, good fresh food.
L. F.Love coming here. We walk along the canal from Glasgow. Pity the public toilets were not open.
J. M.Love Bowling Harbour, always worth a visit, nice scenery.
A. P.Nice walk down here using a deadicated cycle path/ walk way from Dumbarton. Later evening so the outlets and Harbour closed but looks worthy of a revisit during openin hours.
P. Y.The start of the forth&clyed canal at bowling
P. W.A little calm oasis greatly appreciated in these times. Cafe and shops on site. Just a great place to sit and relax.
M. G.Amazing peaceful beautiful place to visit
F. L.Nice place for a walk as well as a history lesson 😉
M. B.Nice area to walk your dog and have coffee in dog friendly Paton's Place
A. H.Nice place to visit no toilets unless you use the cafe and get keys .
D. M.Beautiful setting as the canal joins the Firth of Clyde. If looking for something to eat or even a coffee, look elsewhere, the village is further up the hill.
L. W.Great walk along the canal, have done it many times. Great views.
L. P.Lovely place especially in Nice weather. Great rest point when your out cycling/walking on the cycle path
B. G.It's a good place to stop if you are cycling or just for a wonder
j. M.The year was 1971 Apollo 14, 3rd US manned Moon expedition lands, Frank Mauro Alan Shepard & Edward Mitchell (Apollo 14) walk on Moon for 4 hrs, But more to the point my Uncle Arthur (Arthur Hughes) from Old Kilpatrick had just welded the last section on the Erskine bridge, a masterpiece of British engineering and construction. This was also the year that my Dad took me fishing for the first time to bowling basin.
I was 9 years old and can still remember the excitement of that day, even the smell in the air and no, not the smell of oil and diesel but of the wild flowers growing at the side of the foot path and the wonderful sound of the birds chirping in the summer sun. Back then there were lots of fish in the canal, perch, roach pike E.T.C. You know it was amazing we started catching fish using chewing gum for bait one after the other was caught this way.
As I grew up and eventually got married and had my own children, (Daughter Helen and Son Gary) I would often take them on a summer’s night along to the Bowling basin for a picnic and to look at the old boats, The boats always fascinated me especially the half submerged skeleton ships in the harbor many a photographer could be seen snapping away creating a master piece as the sunset along the Clyde blanketing the silhouette of the old ships, yes the old days were the best wonderfully memories of my Father and kids growing up also the fact that although there have been a lot of changes at the Bowling basin the character and the old worldly magic are still there.
Well I am 53 now semi retired and have lived in Old Kilpatrick for the last 13 years, My kids are now grownups and live their own lives, but I can be seen most nights (rain or shine) walking my two Doberman’s (Hans and Kara) at the Bowling basin. I enjoy a chat with the Waterways staff and the many pleasant people I meet. Almost every person I see at the basin has a smile on their face it is a very special place indeed and when I die I want my ashes to be scattered there so I can rest in piece in a place of happiness and a place with a slower pace of life.
S. D.great for short weekend trip by bus or by train wheelchair accessible
J.Lovely setting for photos. Kids love it. Great cafe too
S. M.Very lovely quiet place
A. K. J.On the banks of the River Clyde. Moored boats and some nice walks. Small car park and narrow access road.
D. R.Great place to view the boats, have a walk along the canal and have a coffee and cake in the café.
Z. H.Lovely. Dog cafe is great too. Had tea and cake here with family. Staff friendly and helped out with kids who were picky about cake. 😂
B. G.Lovely old harbour
G. C.Been done up recently and looks great. Very relaxing. Well looked after and good wee number of businesses down there now too.
R. W.Nice place, hard to judge during lockdown but food and drink available.
b. r.Pleasant place to walk to, order a coffee and stare at the Clyde, imagining the ships and ghosts of ships that have populated it.
M. G.Nice stop off on the cycle path to balloch
M. S.Walk down memory lane. Years since I was here. Lovely peaceful place. Really nice. Well looked after.
M. A.Great area for a relaxing walk
D. N.Easy access to both the canal and the Clyde... With cafes and seats... What's not to like? :)
J. R.Lived here most of my life and what a stunning place to hang out, especially after the refurbished units now opened. Beautiful place Indeed
P. R.Great wee place to cycle to unfortunately when we cycled there no cafe's were open. It could also do with a pub with tables outside.
S. L.A pretty spot where the Forth&Clyde canal meets the River Clyde. Even better when the shops and toilet are open. Busy at times.
D. S.Lovely picnic area with boats and a cafe
E. F.Worth a visit. Especially if cycling. Lot of work being carried out on cycle path and harbour.
Z. Z.It was after hours so harbour was locked out. Cycled out to the beach, got flat tyre first thing in. So much glass in the sand. 3/10 but still worth a visit if you're in a tank.
S. D.First time I've been in years. Looking very clean and modern.
L. C.Nice to see the wee shops doing takeaway hot drinks. Bovril very welcome on a cold day.
A. S.Great place for a stroll
C. B.Some great development work going on and a perfect place to stop when your out for a walk or on your bike.
A. B.Lovely place to walk & relax sun bathing. Just a pity more use has not been made of the arches.
D. F.Found this on the Kiltwalk route and incredible place to stop for a bit.
B. S.Well worth a visit, quite pleasant and has loads of history.
d. b.Lovely views, bike hire cafe's and craft shops.
S.A lot more than a thought was there, a studio of a guy who makes stuff from drift wood as well as other wood, a few air B&Bs, nice quiet place
J. W.A great place to enjoy after cycling from Glasgow, Cycle shop, cafe to visit
J. M.Lovely views of the harbour where the Forth and Clyde canal meets the river Clyde. A great way point on any cycle 🚴.
P. B.Truly lovely coffee with a seat outside when the sun is shining, a popular spot with a nice crowd.
L. D.Lovely. Great place to walk or cycle.
A. B.Lovely peaceful place.
P. D.Stunning views
a. d.It's definitely a harbour, you can tell be the boats.
No bowling though, neither ten pin or lawn.
C. C.Loved walking along the canal and taking pictures of the scenery and the animals
S. M.Looking forward to the cafe opening here it will bring v so much to this beautiful place 😍
E. C.Great wee place for a picnic
B. “. K.Located on the river Clyde it's a great place for a walk & a pinic. The moored boats and shipwrecks are great eye candy.
M. R.Cheery place to go for a bit of fresh air and the cafe under the arches is opened 😁
J. W.Nice for a walk and nice scenery just was the nicer weather to come back.lol.
A. M.Great gor a walk.a coffee and get my cycle serviced
M. L.Great place for a picnic and we seen the waverley steamer going past
C. W.Lovely spot, peaceful and great venue for a walk
A. H.Lovely walk just outside the city of Glasgow.
J. H.Some great business there and cycle path is cool.
L. M.Great scenery.
g. l.the place you want come back
K. G.First time visiting the area and I was surprised how near to me a lovely location was. I will be back.
A. A. S.I live in the village, nice place to visit especially when the sun is out.
D. S.Bowling as such a pleasant spot well worth a visit when the weather is reasonable as it's a rather exposed area.
P. E.Beautiful walks along the side and it's normally nice and quiet
J. M.Very enjoyable PATONS Place cafe very nice .
Staff very nice
Harbour walk very nice in the sunshine.
S. M.Super
K. W.Good place for a bbq, plenty of boats to see
P. D.So enjoy cycling to bowling, was very busy but it was a glorious day for a cycle run
a. b.Lovely place for a walk with the dog, also there is the wee dog cafe nearby, nice wee place
H. P.Cafe seems to be closed nice afternoon walk with dog nd bike shop next to footpath still popular
A. C.Pleasant spot at locks where the Forth and Clyde Canal enters the River Clyde.
J. M.Not particularly picturesque but nice and quiet
D. B.Don't know why I like this place so much, just do. Nice wee cafe there.
T. G.Links to cycle route that can take you all the way to Loch lomond
A. M.PEYTONS PARCELS and PLACE make a lovely visit a bit more special ....win win win 🙌
D. B.Lovely place to watch the Clyde open up after a cycle on the canal.Good view and quite clean
P. D.Beautiful. So peaceful
G. M.Work in progress...great plans to upgrade what is already a lovely harbour.
I. M.Great walk along the canal, either to Glasgow oir Loch Lomond with the lovely Bowling Basin en-route
S. C.It is beautiful here, very peaceful & relaxing.!!!♡♡♡♡
V. A.Lovely place, just passing through but very pretty.
F. D.Very scenic location with nice easy walks and a coffee afterwards.
P. Q.Lovely place to stop on a bike ride. Great views of the Clyde.
E. C.My favourite local spot,just beautiful
R. H.Excellent canal walk but watch out for bikes as you share the path with cyclists
C. M.Nice place to visit for views of the Clyde.
D. N.Nice walk but they close the gates so parking g isn't possible
P. A.Lovely stopping place which has a bicycle shop and you can get a cupa here as well.
j. R.Just one word for the area beautiful
c. d.Nice day trip on the bikes. There is a dog friendly cafe, a bike shop and an outdoor sports shop
J. A.Lovely place stopped here on the way to Helensburgh for a cuppa.
D. S.The relaxing feel of the place and the well looked after area are a credit to the groundsmen.
A. M.Lovely peaceful place....shame gates closed at 3.30pm.
C. S.Lovely afternoon out.Very tranquil setting.
J. W.Was there as a Scottish Canals volunteer, stunning views and lovely area. Pub not bad either.
P. J. H.Lots of history here. It pays to go on a dry day to see the harbour and Clydeside in all of its beauty.
K. R.Nice walk on the canal
E. M.Love this place for a walk, folk are friendly & the scenery very pleasant
M.A nice visit although the wee guy in the bike shop was a bit rude when I was looking at a bike he thought I couldn't afford! 😠
T. S.Nice hidden gem,all sorts of small boats that people live in
T. J.Bowling Harbour sits at the entrance to the Forth and Clyde Canal which is the oldest and longest canal in Scotland completed in 1790. It was an impressive feat of engineering at 38 miles long and provided a link between the River Clyde and the River Forth at Grangemouth. The main building in the photo is the Customs House built for the opening of the canal and for the collection of dues and custom charges for vessels entering and leaving the canal.
A. O.Great place for a walk. The wee cafe is great and the fact is dog friendly is a plus
O. D.Very nice place visit but toilets were locked
H. M.Lovely calm area for a picnic.
J. B.Good to walk around with views of the Clyde. Small car park.
D. F.Nice views. Coffee shop. Dog friendly
J.Nice weather so was good for a walk
J. C.Great scenery and bike routes just to relax
A. R.Love it, so peaceful...
c. m.Loved the location and having a lunch with my friend. Will be back again.
M. W.Stunning area of natural beauty and full of wildlife
C. S.Beautiful area with a promising future
W. S.Great job in fixing the place up
J. J.Friendly staff, good food and dog friendly
L. S.Great place to relax, peaceful and well located
S. T.Lovely place, coffee shop there to
K. P.Interesting place. Nice for a stroll. Limited parking.
J. P. H.Great taking the dog
M. A.U can always pick up bargains you're looking for and some you didn't even know you wanted 😁
D. l.Amazing. If you like Disney world you will love this
A. R.Lovely little harbour, didn't know it was there. Worth a visit.
m. s.Very peaceful nice place
G. A.Passing through whilst doing the kiltwalk, always a welcome stop and a great atmosphere
w.Nice place for a stop if doing the canal walk.
S. C.Great little place for walking or cycling hidden gem
a. f.Beautiful place to see and spend some time.
G. M.Lovely wee spot nice and quite
C. W.Great place to cycle to was fun to watch swan family being locked up to canal
D. G.Beautiful and peaceful
F. N.Lovely walk by the canal today and everyone social distancing.
A. K.A nice walk along the canal bank
W. C.Little coffee shop is brilliant especially during lockdown
W. Y.Love this place on a sunny warm day.
T. M.Lovely in sunshine and great food shop
S. W.Nice place, good views, food and some shops too
J. A.Great little harbour with good wee cafe
J. J.Cycling lovely place to stop historic little harbour love it
T. L.Nice for a walk and get out for a while
v.Lovely wee place for a wander about
L. B.Lovely wee hidden spot...glad we found it
K.Always nice to walk down here
P. B.⚓
G. G.Pleasant place to visit and has a small cafe
I. F.It's quite clean but could be better
S. R.Nice place to sit and have a coffee
n. m.Great place to visit lovely surroundings.
D. H.Paton's place for lovely coffee. Friendly staff/ owners
J. T.Nice place if you like boats and barges.
M. G.Stunning development in the harbour marina area.
P. F.Usually a 5 star but closed due to covid 19 :(
S. V.Lovely place for a picnic and a canal nerd like me.
J. C.Gr8 selection of gifts and very nice owner. Will be back again !!!
C. B.Revisiting haunts from my past, some happy memories.
S.Nice calm and peaceful place most of the time
L. K.Stunning place for everyone
S. L.Great wee place to visit especially on a nice day
C. C.Nice area to hang around or to go to for the day
A. S.Great wee cycle
J. M.Great we harbour to rest up in after a canal transit.
2. w. s.Been going here as pit stop for 10 years on way to Loch Humphrey on motorbike
p. y.Lovely for a nice flat walk
N. M.Nice wee bit for a coffee and a walk
N. B.Nice we cafe there
A. O.Beautiful part of the Clyde north west side❤️
L. j.Great place nice shops.
t. e.Nice place
Y. K.Stunning location, shame the cafe wasn't open.
K. P.Fantastic views, can be romantic depending on the weather.
A. H.Lots of nice shops, and great views along the Clyde estuary
r. w.Beautiful, great pit stop for the kilt walk
D. R.Lovely place for picnic
k. M.Pit stop on the kilt walk 2017. Great views across the clyde
A. R.A Bike ride down the Cyde Canal to Bowling Basin
M. S.Local and has the feel of a holiday when weather is good.
S. B.Nice area lovely views
j. m.Good for fishing.
A. K.A nice wee range of businesses
P. D.Lovely and peaceful!
d. o.Nice place pity about all the washed up sanitary towels on the beach
J. R.Amazing job done at Harbour
P. D. (. D.Stunning and quiet when I visited.
O. K.A fantastic spot for a short break just off from the cycles networks.
A. M.Great on a sunny day
G. S.God's good memories and great views of the Clyde estuary
J.Lovely walk nd good for bbq
G. T.Great little spot to stop for an hour
J. D.Very pleasant part of the canal.
M. D.Just so chilled on a day like this brilliant wee gem
D. C.Interesting and good for photo opertunities
J. M.Good place for a relaxing walk
A. A.Nice place
R. C.Full of history and calm place to walk the dug
P. J.Very nice place for a walk
M. G.Beautiful & so peaceful 💖🌈 / Mxx
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