How to find Devil’s Pulpit 2023

Devil’s Pulpit was once Glasgow’s undiscovered gem, but is now a popular summer spot for adventure seekers hunting for unique scenery. Scarlet waters flowing through the sandstone gorge protected by majestic woodland, will certainly spark excitement in your day.

Location: Glasgow- G63 9QJ

Parking for Devil’s Pulpit

Devil’s Pulpit does not have the most desirable parking situation and a lot of the area has banned parking due to it creating road hazards. If you travel from Glasgow, as you approach the postcode, on the left hand side, there is a small layby that can fit around 4 cars. Arrive early to ensure you get a space. From there just cross over the road and get on the other side of the stone wall.

How to find Devil’s Pulpit

Motivated to dip my toes in the devilish red water, I had risen early and drove down from Glasgow, hoping to catch the sunrise as an additional bonus. I successfully arrived before the sun rose, but was devastated when the entrance to the fairytale was unfindable. Walking back and forth several times, it felt like all hope was lost. I even crossed the main road and searched the other side in hope to stumble across the stairs that would lead me down.

Finally, after watching some YouTube videos and foraging the internet for The Devil’s Pulpit, all roads lead to keep looking. Most blogs were out of date and the paths were now overgrown and hard to recognise, but luckily we found it! Now you can too!

Once you have

1. Hopped the walk

2. Acknowledge the sign that warns you it’s dangerous

3. Continue straight, with the river on your left

4. Keeping going, even when you think you have reached the end, keeping your eyes open on the left

5. You will find a small opening where Jacob’s ladder starts

Jacob’s Ladder

Super steep and super slippery. There are ropes at the side that are anchored in, but this was put in place to help the mountain rescue team, not to help you descend. A scary thought, so really consider if you are fit enough and have the right attire to make the journey down.

Devils Pulpit

You’ve made it!

Devils Pulpit is a secluded mythical hideout that transports you to the depths of a fairy-like den. A daring crimson river spiralling over fallen bark and towering sides kept warm with a mossy blanket met below with stones. You will feel a kind of magic as you hop, skip and jump across red rocks as the water splashes and swirls around them. Peaceful, but in a different way that the usual mountain and lake landscapes bring. It is a secret peace, in a hidden land that feels your own.

Shanni’s Top Tips

1. Not every opening is the entrance. As I was losing hope, I thought all gaps were a route down, but it is not safe to do this. Have faith and keep looking further along.

2. Do not go on an icy day as the steps are too slippery and you will struggle to get back up.

3. Do go early in the morning if you desire a private feel to your adventure.

4. Rocks can be slimy, so bring a picnic blanket to sit on and soak up the fairytale views.

5. Set your camera filter to warm to bring out the red and brown tones in the landscape.