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| The clubhouse and playing fields are in the centre of the Pollok park which has two vehicular entrances - one on Dumbreck Road and the other on Pollokshaws Road. Please note that most satellite systems will direct you to the park and not all the way to the clubhouse door. From North & East From M8 Exit at J22 on to the M77. Exit M77 at J1 as you approach the traffic lights at the top of the ramp keep to the middle lane which will take you to the right had side of the traffic turning left. Keeping to the right hand lane as you turn the corner you will see Haggs Castle Golf Club and Cartha Queens Park RFC on opposite side of road. Turn right into Pollok Park and follow road round till you see the rugby pitches. From West of City Leave M8 Eastbound at J25 Govan (Signposted Kilmarnock Prestwick Airport)Turn left onto Helen Street and continue down to roundabout, past Asda. At roundabout, turn right. Continue on to next roundabout immediately prior to Ibrox Stadium, turn Right. Continue through a number of sets of traffic lights, until you pass over the M77 motorway. Immediately after the motorway you will see Haggs Castle Golf Course and Cartha RFC on your right . Turn right into Pollock Park then follow road round till you see the rugby pitches. From South M77 Take Junction 1 and turn right onto B768 Dumbreck Road, you pass over the M77 motorway. Immediately after the motorway you will see Haggs Castle Golf Course and Cartha RFC on your right . Turn right into Pollock Park then follow road round till you see the rugby pitches. By Public Transport The best train service for Pollok Park and Lochinch departs from Glasgow Central to Pollokshaws West station - trains are relatively frequent during the day (you can check train times here) - journey time is about 10 minutes. When you come out of the station turn left and a few yards away you will see the entrance to Pollok Park. It's a very pleasant walk from the entrance to the grounds at Lochinch which should take you about 10- 15 minutes. You may be able to jump on the courtesy bus from the park entrance to Pollok House but please note this service isn't always available. Following the park road it's a straight walk with the woods on either side. As you walk you will pass the Pollok Cricket and Tennis Club and the Strathclyde Police Mounted and Dog Branch on your left. Continue till you come to the open fields (usually with Highland Cattle). At the junction continue straight ahead with fields on either side. You will pass Pollok House entrance on your left (if you have taken the courtesy bus this is where you will be dropped off) continue straight on. The road will then bend to the left and you will come to a 'cross roads' - turn to your right which will take you passed a car park area (on your left). Continue to follow the road which will bend round to the right. The Lochinch grounds will be clearly visible after a couple more minutes walking. |
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