Deep into the South Side, Linn Park is absolutely enormous and due to it being used mainly by…read morelocals in what is one of the city's leafier suburbs, a somewhat tranquil location to spend time. Facilities wise, there's a couple of adventure playgrounds, a large equestrian centre, and a golf course, which in all honesty isn't very much for a park of this size, but it's main attraction is the woodland walks. There are large chunks of forest in the park, waterfalls and a good few picturesque little bridges over the river, so it's a very relaxing and peaceful place for a stroll. We got caught in a thunderstorm on our last visit here which is probably a negative but it did provide a bit of excitement. There's also an old mansion in the park which was derelict and thus wonderfully spooky until recently, but it's since been done up and turned into admittedly impressive houses. The Snuff Mill Bridge walkway just at the edge of the park is in my opinion one of the nicest spots in Glasgow. Hardly anyone has heard of it yet I was quite taken aback when I first stumbled upon it. On a nice day it can genuinely feel like you're in a quaint little English village, there's even old Victorian-style street lighting.

Agan, Gavin is spot on: this park is an undiscovered treasure, and has a beautiful bridge, plenty…read moreof walks through the forest (best when I am acting out some late romantic torment) and one of the most pastoral atmospheres in Glasgow. I tend to make the pilgrimage during the summer- when I can find someone with a car to carry the picnic stuff- and sit out in the open field for a lovely, restful afternoon. The lack of facilities is what has made it so peaceful- the golf course, I am glad to say, is under-nourished.

Have been a few times to this skatepark over the last few months and had a consistently awesome…read moretime on each visit. Even though I'm pretty rubbish so far I've never been scoffed at or felt unwanted and park regulars have been happy to watch me ride and give little tips and tricks Staff are super friendly and chatty. Park is well maintained and foam pit is always open. At night there is no cafe to get snacks so bring snacks and drinks with you. Kit bags can be stored on the mum and dad benches right beside the track and I've always felt safe leaving my semi valuables in my bag there. Was particularly impressed tonight when a member of staff (Pete I think) challenged me to a shot in the foam pit. Me?!? Scary stuff! However I like to live by 'if it's not scary it's not fun' so I was game for a wee adrenaline buzz. Normally they would charge for personal tuition but this lovely man coached myself and two other adults into the pit. He even got a backflip out of one of us! Please give it a try if you're up for a laugh. BMX, scooters and skateboards can be rented from staff. Lessons can be booked if you feel really unsafe. You'll have a great time. Just remember a helmet - brains are important!

What a gorgeous day for lunch looking out across the loch. Home made soup, sandwiches and delicious…read morecakes .... Just like Gran used to bake. Avoid sunny Sunday's as the car park is heaving! Well worth waiting in the queue

The James Hamilton Heritage Park is set in a fairly rural location on the outskirts of East…read moreKilbride. Its main feature is the man-made lake (1.2km round the perimeter for all you joggers) with a water sports activity centre; sailing, canoe-ing etc. There is also a cafe bar with regular educational activities taking place for children of all ages. The park also has two children's play areas and a small shoreline for feeding the ducks and swans. It is also ideally located if you want to park your car and take the bike up the country road, which runs up behind the park and takes you out somewhere on the long EK road down to Cathkin/Cambuslang. My only criticism is that some folk walking their dogs do not abide by the rules of picking up their pooch's poo and although notices are up, I'm not sure the rules are enforced too often either. Only a minor complaint though and bins are provided for the more responsible dog owners. Definitely worth a visit on your summer holidays. Plenty of grassy space too if you want to take a picnic (providing the sun comes out)!

Whenever I think of Overlee Park I'm always traumatised by the memories of cross country at school…read more Every year they made us run around this park, and for what? It didn't matter if it was raining, snowing, hurricanes, tropical thunderstorms, we were running that cross country jeered on by our tubby control freak P.E teacher. I always thought it should have been her running round in circles instead. I usually felt like I was dying and that was just the walk to school, during the cross country session people were passing left right and centre and you were always left covered in that horrible red grit that's on the running track here. All the while the fitness fanatics were running by looking like muscley skeletons with their short lycra running shorts. I just don't get running, if you want a good figure then surely you don't want to look like a muscly stick insect with chunky thighs that could put Mr Motivator to shame, it just looks really unnatural on women. Think Madonna and Renee Zellweger bodies, ew. Anyway, since my P.E days at school I've slobbed out on the couch ever since, thankfully I'm naturally very small but I'm waiting for the day that I wake up the size of a house. I do, however, have some fond memories of Overlee Park, I have a picture of toddler me sitting on a metal bumble bee which is surprisingly still there after all this time! I used to love the huge shoot they used to have too, but they got rid of that a couple of years ago because of some ridiculous health and safety lark. They've since built a new play park complete with monkey bars, climbing wall and a roundabout. A really nice park to visit if you have a young family as you can keep the little ones occupied in the playpark for a good wee while. It's got some pretty nice foliage too.

Quite a small park mainly containing a rugby pitch and several football pitches. There is a handy…read moreplaypark for the kids that was recently redone with the usual swings nearby. Overlee pavillion stands in the middle providing changing facilities for the pitches. Good enough for dog walking and kids playing but not overly scenic.

Great views over the city and the hills beyond from here. I don't know much about mountain biking,…read morebut they've put in a lot of new trails for the Commonwealth Games, so I imagine it's going to be pretty popular once the Games are over. My only other experience of Cathkin Braes was driving past it very late one night and noticing that there seemed to be rather a lot of cars in the car park... which might give you a clue about the other popular recreational sport that goes on there. ;-)

I had heard about Cathkin Braes getting a MTB trail for a while. Then heard that it was going to be…read morethe place for the 2014 commonwealth MTB race. A good couple of months ago when it was unofficially opened. I decided to go for a visit and see what the fuss was about, and maybe get a view as to how my skills would fare against a commonwealth rated trail. When you find the place and get in to the car park. It doesn't seem like much and I couldn't see such a big event being held here. Then again you hear all the rumours of what they are going to put in here and it clicks together. There is a big billboard that faces you as you are parked which advertises the place and gives you a little inclination as which was to go. So we begin. As you face the billboard head right. Follow the path and to your left you have the Green route, a little bit of a waste. Gives you no indication of what you are about to experience. If you miss that out and carry straight on you will come to the good stuff. You will also find yourself at the top of a big drop with a wind turbine just on the left. Pretty cool. I chickened out the big drop. After this you are in for more white knuckle stuff. Twists, turns, bearms, drops, rocks and steep climbs. Everything you would want. At this time I got there everything was still a little new. Needed time to bed in. Think there will still be work done on it. Signs need to be a little clearer. Got lost half way round but eventually found my way. If they get all the rumoured additions and maybe add a couple of finishing touches this place will be really good and close enough to Glasgow city centre. Distance wise not like a Glentress more akin to Carron Valley. Definitely will be back here, mostly to improve on my last visit. It was scary and left its mark on me but I will have the last laugh.

This is the first bridge I ever loved. Its correct name is Ha'penny Bridge, but is more commonly…read moreknow as Halfpenny Bridge. This old, iron bridge is located in Linn Park - Glasgow's second largest park. If you enter the park, walk down the hill and turn right, you'll find it without difficulty. It spans the River Cart and forms part of the River Cart Walkway. There are several reasons I love this bridge. It featured regularly in my childhood - my dad would take us there at the weekends whilst mum was sleeping off her nightshift. I love nature - it's surrounded by some awesome trees etc, and you can often see squirrels kicking back on it, enjoying the sun. The river itself. Is quite fast moving at this point (only a few hundred get away from the little waterfalls) - and you can usually spot fish and ducks in it. Nowadays, I visit her with my nieces and nephew - they love doing races across it. But, the main reason I love it is the design. It has that awesome combination of intricate design, whilst remaining simple and elegant. They don't make them like this anymore!