The north flank of the ring (the Townhead and Woodside sections) runs between an interchange at St George's Cross in Woodside and an interchange at Townhead, passing through the districts of Garnethill and Cowcaddens.
The northern edge of the ring (the Townhead and Woodside areas) is situated between an interchange at St George's Cross in Woodside and an interchange at Townhead, traversing the neighborhoods of Garnethill and Cowcaddens.