Glasgow residents are calling for the reopening of the only accessible gate to a city park by launching a petition demanding action. 

The Snuff Mill Bridge entrance of Linn Park in the city's Southside has been shut due to an issue with landslides last October.

Now, parkgoers are urging Glasgow City Council to fix the problem and reopen the entrance which allows wheelchair users and people pushing prams to enter the park.

Susan Sweeney, who created the petition, said: "This beautiful green space has been cut off to groups of people who need it most.

"We signed the petition to put pressure on Glasgow City Council to repair the slope and reopen the entrance so that the park can be enjoyed by everyone."

Glasgow Times: The Snuff Mill entrance of Linn ParkThe Snuff Mill entrance of Linn Park

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The campaign has gathered just over 500 signatures so far.

One person who backed it said: "This is a wonderful park! Never needed more than in recent times.

"The well-being of many depends on this park and the entrance at Snuff Mill Bridge is crucial to many who can’t walk the steep hill or the steep staircase at the other nearby entrances.

"Save our Snuff Mill entrance!"

Another person wrote: "My child cycles to school (and others I'm sure) it is a safe and scenic route for her.

"Also a public right of way to Linn Park for wheelchairs, avoiding steps."

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A spokesperson for the council said: “The path from Snuff Mill Road has been closed following two significant rock falls that had the potential to cause serious harm to life.

“An assessment of the site has since been undertaken by independent geological specialists and they found sections of the crags above the path pose a high risk to public safety.

“Weathering and disruption from the roots of vegetation have created areas of instability in the crags, which sit high on a steep slope above the path.

“A range of options have been put forward on how to deal with the threat of injury from falling rocks and initial estimates indicate it will cost a six figure sum to make the path safe for use.

“Any work must also take account of protected species that live within the park.

“We fully understand the frustration of local residents and other visitors who wish to access Linn Park as normal.

“But we have an obligation to ensure the path is safe to use and we are working to have the path reopened as soon as possible.”

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Glasgow Times:

Last month, we reported that parents had launched a petition calling for a playground for kids with additional support needs to reopen.

They claimed that the  Linn Park Adventure Playground in Glasgow is the only facility of its kind in the West of Scotland and it was left to rot after covid restrictions were lifted.