Bridge Over Douglas Water – Craignethan to Blackhill Climb loop from Larkhall

Bridge Over Douglas Water – Craignethan to Blackhill Climb loop from Larkhall

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Bridge Over Douglas Water – Craignethan to Blackhill Climb loop from Larkhall

06:40

140km

1,460m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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65.8 km

Marchbank Bakers

Highlight • Cafe

No frills pie shop, bloody good though.

Tip by

65.8 km

R. Little Confectionery

Highlight • Cafe

Nice selection of cakes, Pastries and pies

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66.0 km

Scottish Water Refill Station

Highlight • Rest Area

115 km

Bridge Over Douglas Water

Highlight • Bridge

Coming from South to North, there is quite a nasty climb after this bridge. Its good to get the lactic spun out of your legs before climbing.

Tip by

120 km

View of Lanark

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view looking over lanark

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121 km

View of Kirkfieldbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice rural roads. Be careful of tractors.

Tip by

128 km

Craignethan to Blackhill Climb

Highlight • Climb

Keep it steady through the first section. Steepest section is at the end.

Tip by

130 km

The Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Busy, narrow road. Best avoided if possible. Better going out early morning or later on.

Tip by

140 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.8 km

54.6 km

23.3 km

374 m

300 m

103 m

Surfaces

113 km

27.2 km

413 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

12°C

3°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Bridge Over Douglas Water – Craignethan to Blackhill Climb loop from Larkhall

Marchbank Bakers

R. Little Confectionery

Scottish Water Refill Station

Bridge Over Douglas Water

View of Lanark

View of Kirkfieldbank

Craignethan to Blackhill Climb

The Valley Road

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