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The Steps Climb – View of the Airfield loop from Overflow car park

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Strathaven And Glassford

The Steps Climb – View of the Airfield loop from Overflow car park

Hard

4.0

(3)

riders

The Steps Climb – View of the Airfield loop from Overflow car park

04:49

76.2km

700m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Parking

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8.45 km

The Steps Climb

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

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22.6 km

Quiet Country Lane

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Very quiet single track road.

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44.7 km

Now closed, the viaduct used to carry trains from Stonehouse in to Larkhall. Reportedly it was the highest railway viaduct in Britain when constructed. Plans are suggested periodically to re-open it to cyclists and pedestrians.

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48.2 km

To Quarter

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Great views leading to Quarter.

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58.8 km

Millwell Road

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A favourite road for racing.

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71.4 km

Rural Road to Strathaven

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Heading along cycle route leading to Strathaven.

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73.8 km

View of the Airfield

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Popular cycle route

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74.7 km

Nether Lethame Farm Coffee & Ice Cream Stop

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A family farm on the outskirts of Strathaven. Great coffee and cake stop. You need to try the homemade ice cream, it's delicious.

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76.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.9 km

3.71 km

601 m

Surfaces

64.7 km

8.94 km

2.61 km

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

20°C

15°C

67 %

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The Steps Climb – View of the Airfield loop from Overflow car park

The Steps Climb

Quiet Country Lane

Broomhill Viaduct

To Quarter

Millwell Road

Rural Road to Strathaven

View of the Airfield

Nether Lethame Farm Coffee & Ice Cream Stop

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