Stewartfield, a district within East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, is characterized by its rolling hills, open countryside, and a mix of green spaces and agricultural land. This varied landscape provides a compelling setting for several outdoor activities, including road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and more. The area's natural features, such as the James Hamilton Heritage Park and its proximity to the expansive Whitelee Wind Farm, contribute to its appeal for outdoor enthusiasts.
96
Routes
4.2
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Average rating
2157
People visited

5.0
(2)
18
hikers
4.17km
01:07
50m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
hikers
4.86km
01:15
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
9.28km
02:29
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
8.10km
02:10
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
riders
46.4km
02:20
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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363
riders
50.9km
02:45
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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190
riders
100km
04:31
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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86
riders
62.2km
03:21
600m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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11
riders
20.7km
01:50
350m
350m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

48
riders
52.1km
04:11
550m
550m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
13.9km
01:10
230m
230m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

13
riders
53.0km
04:19
610m
610m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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9
riders
43.5km
03:03
430m
430m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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135
riders
49.3km
03:06
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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122
riders
60.3km
05:04
630m
630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42
riders
43.1km
02:42
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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59
riders
56.7km
03:11
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
riders
58.4km
03:31
660m
660m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
14.2km
00:54
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
27.0km
01:38
320m
320m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
runners
16.0km
01:50
250m
250m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.62km
00:36
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
10.5km
01:06
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Stewartfield, a district in East Kilbride, offers a variety of outdoor activities including road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, hiking, and gravel biking. The area features 56 routes with an average rating of 4.39 out of 5 stars from more than 52,000 visitors. Its landscape includes rolling hills, open countryside, and green spaces.
Stewartfield provides road cycling routes that traverse rolling hills and open countryside. Options include the 27-mile (43.5 km) East Kilbride and Strathaven Cycle Loop, and the 30.6-mile (49.3 km) Shields Road – The Heron Farm Shop & Café loop. A dedicated guide for these routes is available: Road Cycling Routes around Stewartfield.
Touring cyclists can explore routes connecting various towns through rural settings. Notable routes include the 37.4-mile (60.3 km) Whitelee Visitor Centre & Café – Whitelee Wind Farm loop from Hairmyres. The Whitelee Wind Farm itself offers over 80 miles (130 km) of traffic-free roads suitable for touring. More information can be found in the guide: Cycling around Stewartfield.
Stewartfield is near the Whitelee Wind Farm, which features 2.5 miles (4 km) of singletrack mountain biking trails at Brown Hill. These trails include blue and red graded sections, a skills loop, and a pump track. For more details, consult the guide: MTB Trails around Stewartfield.
Jogging routes are primarily centered around the James Hamilton Heritage Park, which has a 0.75-mile (1.2 km) path network around its 16-acre loch. The Whitelee Wind Farm also offers a 8-mile (13 km) route from its Visitor Centre around Lochgoin Reservoir. A comprehensive guide is available: Running Trails around Stewartfield.
Stewartfield offers 22 hiking routes, ranging from easy walks to more challenging paths. The James Hamilton Heritage Park provides a tranquil setting for walks, while the broader region features diverse landscapes. Explore available options through the guide: Hiking around Stewartfield.
The James Hamilton Heritage Park is suitable for families, offering adventure playgrounds and a flat path around the loch. For hiking, a specific guide for family-friendly routes is available: Family-friendly hikes around Stewartfield. These options cater to various ages and activity levels.
Key features include the James Hamilton Heritage Park with its 16-acre loch and bird sanctuary, and the expansive Whitelee Wind Farm, the UK's largest onshore wind farm. Mains Castle, a 15th-century building, overlooks the Heritage Park. The region is also characterized by rolling hills and open countryside.
Stewartfield is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 52,000 visitors having explored its routes. The area's 56 routes have received an average rating of 4.39 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Stewartfield, covering various activities. These include guides for Road Cycling, Touring Cycling, MTB Trails, Running Trails, and Hiking.
Stewartfield offers easy hiking routes suitable for various fitness levels. A specific komoot guide is available to help locate these less strenuous options. You can find these routes here: Easy hikes around Stewartfield.
Yes, Stewartfield provides opportunities for gravel biking. The region's mix of open countryside and varied terrain is suitable for this activity. A dedicated guide for gravel biking routes is available: Gravel biking around Stewartfield.
For broader tourism information covering East Kilbride and its surrounding areas, including Stewartfield, the main consumer brand is VisitLanarkshire. The official website for this information is www.visitlanarkshire.com.

