Necropolis Women’s Heritage Walk
Our sell out women’s heritage walks, led by our volunteer tour guides, show Glasgow’s neighbourhoods in a new light, making visible the often hidden and overlooked contributions women have made to the city.
Pick up a Stamp as you Stomp loyalty card when you attend a walk, do all 6 of our walks and get a very special Women Make history treat!
This hilly walk, based in one of Glasgow’s most fascinating Victorian garden cemeteries, looks at the stories of both the notorious and the forgotten women who are buried in these atmospheric and ethereal surroundings, with fantastic views over the city.
For information about the accessibility of this route please go to this page:
And to find out more about our other women’s heritage walks and trails, including downloadable maps and audio tours visit: https://womenslibrary.org.uk/discover-our-projects/women-make-history/womens-heritage-walks/
Necropolis Women’s Heritage Walk
Saturday, 17th May , 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Accessibility
The route is around 1 mile/1.5km long. This includes 4 flights of steps, some with handrails and other without. We go up flights of stairs and also come down some. The route follows paths but there are a couple of sections across grass which can be uneven, wet and muddy.
If you have any specific access needs, please let us know in advance by emailing info@womenslibrary.org.uk or call us on 0141 550 2267.
Booking
We have three tickets to choose from. Please pick the ticket price which you can afford. All proceeds from ticket sales go to resourcing our work to celebrate women’s lives and achievements, and provide accessible and inclusive learning opportunities.
