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Strathclyde Loch – David Livingstone Bridge loop from Blantyre

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Strathclyde Loch – David Livingstone Bridge loop from Blantyre

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Strathclyde Loch – David Livingstone Bridge loop from Blantyre

02:47

37.6km

410m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.0 km

View of the Valley in Chatelherault Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you do the full circuit plus the lower trail, it's about 9 miles. Some good challenging sections

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23.8 km

Cadzow Castle (ruin)

Castle

25.4 km

Metal Sculptures on Bench, Chatelherault Country Park

Highlight • Structure

25.7 km

Avon Water

Lake

29.0 km

Waterfront Café, Strathclyde Country Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The Waterfront Cafe in the water sports centre at Strathclyde Country Park is a nice stop on a walk around the loch. The cafe is open every day from 10:00 …

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29.7 km

Walk Around the Loch

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Shoe to get wet and muddy

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31.2 km

Roman Military Bathhouse, Bothwellhaugh

Highlight • Structure

31.6 km

Strathclyde Loch North Path

Highlight • Cycleway

It takes about 70 minutes to walk around the lake.

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32.5 km

Strathclyde Loch

Highlight • Trail

Easy riding. Best time to go would be sunrise.

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36.9 km

David Livingstone Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Cross the Clyde on the Livingstone Bridge and explore his birthplace. The museum is well worth a look, or just enjoy the view of the Clyde from the bridge.

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37.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

9.69 km

6.28 km

6.01 km

2.73 km

2.08 km

150 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

10.2 km

8.86 km

3.73 km

2.40 km

1.29 km

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

23°C

9°C

0 %

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Strathclyde Loch – David Livingstone Bridge loop from Blantyre

View of the Valley in Chatelherault Country Park

Metal Sculptures on Bench, Chatelherault Country Park

Waterfront Café, Strathclyde Country Park

Walk Around the Loch

Roman Military Bathhouse, Bothwellhaugh

Strathclyde Loch North Path

Strathclyde Loch

David Livingstone Bridge

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