Where to walk your dog in Glasgow
Glasgow’s parks and green spaces are open to dog walkers under Scotland’s access rights, as long as your dog stays under proper control and you pick up after it. And so you don’t have to walk alone, Wouf & Go shows the walks other owners organise near you or anywhere in Glasgow.
Where to walk your dog in Glasgow
Parks and open spaces
Glasgow City Council provides dog waste bins in many parks, and its Community Enforcement Officers target dog fouling in parks, streets, communal areas and play areas.
Walking under the Outdoor Access Code
Access rights apply to dog walkers as long as dogs are under proper control. In recreation areas and public places, keep your dog close at heel or on a short lead so it doesn’t worry other people.
Farm animals and wildlife
If your walk crosses fields on the edge of the city, keep your dog out of those with young farm animals, and on a short lead or close at heel near any livestock. From April to July, keep it close in areas where birds nest on the ground.
Rules to know before you go
- Pick up after your dog in parks, streets, closes and back greens: the fixed penalty is £80, rising to £100 if unpaid within 28 days.
- Keep your dog under proper control at all times.
- Use a short lead in breeding areas from April to July, and near livestock.
- Never let your dog worry or attack farm animals.
Before you set a meeting point
Pick a park gate or landmark as the meeting point and say whether the walk stays on lead. Glasgow weather changes quickly: plan a route with some shelter and a shorter option for a first meet.
Find group dog walks in Glasgow and near you
Walking together is a great way to socialise your dog and meet other owners in your area. On Wouf & Go, members post their walks on a map with the meeting point, date, length and who can join.
- Open the map: it centres on Glasgow or on your location.
- Pick a walk in your area and check the details.
- Ask to join, or post your own walk if none suits you.
If no walk has been posted near you yet, the map shows the parks around you, so you can start the first one. Get the Android app
Frequently asked questions
What is the fine for dog fouling in Glasgow?
£80, rising to £100 if not paid within 28 days. You can report dog fouling to the council online or through the MyGlasgow app.
Do dogs have to be on a lead in Glasgow?
Scotland’s access rights apply to dog walkers as long as dogs are under proper control. Use a short lead in breeding areas from April to July, near livestock and wherever signs ask for it.
How can I find other dog owners to walk with in Glasgow?
Open the Wouf & Go map: it shows the walks members have posted in Glasgow and around you. Join an existing walk or post your own from the app; if there are none in your area yet, the map shows the parks nearby.
Sources
Checked on 11 October 2026 against the official sources below. Check them before you go: access, opening times and rules can change.