Eaglesham Ford – The Heron Farm Shop & Café loop from Williamwood

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Eaglesham Ford – The Heron Farm Shop & Café loop from Williamwood

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Eaglesham Ford – The Heron Farm Shop & Café loop from Williamwood

04:45

74.0km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 108 m for 39 m

After 73.9 km for 35 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.47 km

Waterfoot Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

6.36 km

Eaglesham Ford

Highlight • Bridge

Barriers were down today (Aug 2024), but the ford was still passable. That is, as long as you can get your bike past the barrier.

Tip by

12.8 km

Shields Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Part of a fantastic network of back roads round East Kilbride

Tip by

19.4 km

View of East Kilbride, Glasgow, and the Campsies from Ardochrig Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Good view north over East Kilbride, Glasgow and the Campsies in the distance.

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24.1 km

The Heron Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Take plenty of cash it’s a bit on the steep side for coffee and a cake

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27.8 km

The Steps Climb

Highlight • Climb

Steady does it - a rewarding climb on beautifully smooth road surface 👍

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41.5 km

Quiet Country Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Extremely quiet smooth roads with fantastic views

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44.3 km

Hag Plantation

Forest

47.2 km

Garden Plantation

Forest

71.9 km

Boating Pond, Rouken Glen Park

Highlight • Lake

Rouken Glen Park was originally owned by the Scottish Crown. It takes its name from the old Rock End Meal Mill, from the 16th century. Eventually, the estate and mansions …

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74.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types