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South Lanarkshire

South Lanarkshire

The best running trails in South Lanarkshire

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Running in South Lanarkshire is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in South Lanarkshire—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 20, 2025

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1. Chatelherault Country Park loop

8.17km

00:56

110m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cadzow Oaks loop from Merryton

16.6km

01:56

240m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cadzow Oaks loop from Hamilton Central

16.8km

01:53

190m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Tinto Hill loop from Thankerton

6.90km

01:14

470m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. Clyde Green — Urban atmosphere loop from Rutherglen

11.7km

01:13

50m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Clyde Green — Urban atmosphere – Souila Café (closed) loop from Cambuslang

34.9km

03:37

160m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Avon Water loop from Merryton

13.0km

01:26

180m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. View above the village – Bonnington View House loop from Lanark

14.9km

01:43

270m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Avon Water – Backmuir Wood loop from Hamilton West

23.0km

02:29

150m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Avon Water loop from Udston

8.43km

00:52

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in South Lanarkshire

1. Chatelherault Country Park loop

2. Cadzow Oaks loop from Merryton

3. Cadzow Oaks loop from Hamilton Central

4. Tinto Hill loop from Thankerton

5. Clyde Green — Urban atmosphere loop from Rutherglen

6. Clyde Green — Urban atmosphere – Souila Café (closed) loop from Cambuslang

7. Avon Water loop from Merryton

8. View above the village – Bonnington View House loop from Lanark

9. Avon Water – Backmuir Wood loop from Hamilton West

10. Avon Water loop from Udston

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