Glencairn Museum & Bryn Athyn Cathedral Gardens/Architecture Walk
Details
2 hours, 3-6 miles, Glencairn Museum gardens and architecture, Bryn Athyn Cathedral gardens and architecture, and more
Glencairn Castle, now an antiquities museum, is one of the most incredible places to visit in the Philadelphia area. No expense was spared when it was built in the 1920's and 30's. This is a world class structure with beautiful gardens. The adjoining including Bryn Athyn Cathedral and College is also quite beautiful.
Glencairn Castle is one of the 100 largest houses in the country. #73 on the Wikipedia list. It's the former home of Pitcairn family. In 1979 after the death of Margaret Pitcairn the castle became an antiquities museum.
CARPOOLING
To carpool from Hill House (201 W Evergreen Ave, Phila) meet 45 minutes before the event. Carpool time changes if hike time changes. Text me 215-2474459, 3-4 days in advance. Chip in for gas and tolls.
GENERAL RULES : ••Hike at my pace. ••Hike lengths are approx: allow 30min -1hr extra. ••Donation requested. All monies donated to recreational charities like Natural Lands and the Friends of Wissahickon. •• For ~360 events each year donate $20 (2026), $30 for 2 or family or donate $5 for each event. ••Pay in person or at Zelle (Sidney Goldstein 215 247-4459). Please text me after you donate so I can properly give you credit. Thanks. The yearly donation goes down to $15 in July; to $10 in Sept-Nov; Dec new year.