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: October 6, 2025

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1. Chatelherault Country Park loop

8.17km

00:56

110m

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

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2. Bothwellhaugh Roman Bathhouse loop from Hamilton Central

11.2km

01:10

80m

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

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3. Tinto Hill loop from Thankerton

6.90km

01:13

470m

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

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4. Cadzow Oaks loop from Merryton

16.6km

01:56

240m

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

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5. Cadzow Oaks loop from Hamilton Central

16.8km

01:53

190m

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

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6. Souila Café – University of Glasgow loop from Cambuslang

34.8km

03:36

160m

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

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7. Avon Water loop from Merryton

12.5km

01:23

170m

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

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8. Avon Water – Backmuir Wood loop from Hamilton West

22.9km

02:29

150m

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

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

14.8km

01:43

270m

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

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10. Avon Water loop from Hamilton Central

12.9km

01:23

110m

Intermediate 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. Bothwellhaugh Roman Bathhouse loop from Hamilton Central

3. Tinto Hill loop from Thankerton

4. Cadzow Oaks loop from Merryton

5. Cadzow Oaks loop from Hamilton Central

6. Souila Café – University of Glasgow loop from Cambuslang

7. Avon Water loop from Merryton

8. Avon Water – Backmuir Wood loop from Hamilton West

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

10. Avon Water loop from Hamilton Central

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