Chapelhall is a village located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, offering access to diverse landscapes suitable for outdoor activities. The area features a blend of natural beauty and industrial heritage, with the North Calder Water, local woodlands, and nearby country parks like Strathclyde Country Park and Chatelherault Country Park providing varied terrain. This region serves as a base for exploring trails and routes, supporting several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
101
Routes
4.7
(109)
Average rating
2024
People visited

4.8
(38)
709
hikers
6.51km
01:40
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(5)
66
hikers
9.83km
02:31
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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59
hikers
5.65km
01:26
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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63
hikers
5.33km
01:22
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(4)
73
riders
48.4km
02:05
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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76
riders
46.3km
01:57
230m
230m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

35
riders
54.2km
02:32
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

33
riders
58.2km
02:44
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(5)
38
riders
30.8km
02:08
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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28
riders
38.4km
02:36
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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29
riders
24.6km
01:39
210m
210m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
16
riders
45.1km
02:32
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(6)
46
riders
38.4km
02:14
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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16
riders
53.7km
03:12
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
riders
44.0km
02:37
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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8
riders
18.1km
01:06
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
12
riders
42.7km
02:57
370m
370m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
8
riders
35.3km
02:27
320m
320m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
38.7km
02:36
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
riders
80.6km
04:50
590m
590m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
runners
10.1km
01:06
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
7.51km
00:48
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
5.19km
00:33
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
7.03km
00:44
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Chapelhall offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 15 routes, which have been explored by more than 15,000 visitors. These routes hold an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 stars.
The North Calder Heritage Trail is a notable hiking option near Chapelhall, covering approximately 8.0 miles (12 km). This trail passes through woodlands and along the Calder River, connecting to the Monklands Canal. Other hiking opportunities exist in nearby Strathclyde Country Park and Chatelherault Country Park. For more options, explore Hiking around Chapelhall.
Yes, Chapelhall and its surrounding areas offer routes suitable for various fitness levels. The North Calder Heritage Trail is considered moderate, but nearby country parks provide easier paths. Komoot offers a specific guide for Easy hikes around Chapelhall.
Many trails in the Chapelhall area, particularly those in country parks like Strathclyde Country Park and Chatelherault Country Park, are suitable for families. These parks often feature extensive woodlands and countryside with accessible paths. The North Calder Heritage Trail can also be enjoyed by families with good fitness levels.
Many outdoor trails in the Chapelhall area, including those in local woodlands and country parks, are dog-friendly. It is advisable to keep dogs on a leash and follow local regulations, especially in nature reserves or areas with livestock. Specific route details on Komoot often indicate dog-friendliness.
Chapelhall is well-equipped for various cycling disciplines. Road and touring cyclists can explore a network of over 3,000 km of routes, including sections of the National Cycle Network. Mountain biking trails are available in nearby Strathclyde Country Park and Palacerigg Country Park. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Chapelhall and MTB Trails around Chapelhall provide specific options.
The North Calder Heritage Trail is a 8.0-mile (12 km) route near Chapelhall that follows the North Calder Water. It features small paths and canal towpaths, passing through woodlands and revealing insights into the area's industrial heritage. The trail connects to the Monklands Canal and is suitable for those with good fitness levels.
Key natural features near Chapelhall include the North Calder Water, local woodlands such as Chapelhall East, and the historic Monklands Canal. Additionally, Strathclyde Country Park and Chatelherault Country Park offer extensive woodlands, countryside, and riverside paths, providing diverse natural landscapes.
Chapelhall's outdoor routes are popular among Komoot users, with more than 15,000 visitors exploring the 15 available routes. These routes have received an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 stars from over 600 ratings.
Yes, Komoot offers several guides for Chapelhall to help plan outdoor adventures. These include Hiking around Chapelhall, Road Cycling Routes around Chapelhall, MTB Trails around Chapelhall, and Gravel biking around Chapelhall.
For official information related to the Chapelhall area and the broader Lanarkshire region, the official tourism website is VisitLanarkshire. The website address is www.visitlanarkshire.com. General inquiries can also be directed to 01236 632625.
The terrain for cycling near Chapelhall is diverse, ranging from natural areas and waterways to hilly sections. Altitudes vary from 62 feet (19 meters) to 1,404 feet (428 meters). Many road and touring routes feature mostly paved surfaces, while mountain biking trails offer technical sections and singletracks through woodlands.

