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Stamperland And Netherlee

Shields Road – Eaglesham Ford loop from Clarkston

Moderate

3.5

(2)

35

riders

Shields Road – Eaglesham Ford loop from Clarkston

01:57

30.8km

310m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.42 km

Old Drovers' Road

Highlight • Trail

nice offroad section reasonable surface for gravel bike

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2

3.55 km

Waterfoot Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

4.52 km

Moot Hill of Dripps

Forest

5.86 km

Hill of Dripps Wood (limestone workings)

Forest

5

17.7 km

Shields Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Part of a fantastic network of back roads round East Kilbride

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6

22.3 km

Eglinton Arms

Highlight • Cafe

Very nice cycle friendly coffee stop

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7

24.1 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.

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B

30.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

1.29 km

969 m

383 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

9.95 km

337 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

11°C

3°C

28 %

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