The Top 11 Attractions around Shotts
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Shotts. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Shotts is a region where 11
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Caldercruix Cycleway
Highlight • Cycleway
Nice long wide cycleway with good tarmac. It runs alonside the railway but passes some areas that seem like you are much more remote.
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Climb Through Wind Farm to Climpy
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Once through the town the road becomes very quiet (traffic wise) and the road surface is great. I will be returning when the weathers a bit better.
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Black Loch
Highlight • Lake
Halfway between Edinburgh and Glasgow Black loch is a small but pretty loch in a rural setting. It'll probably just be you and sheep enjoying the view.
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Wilsontown Inn Ruins
Highlight • Structure
Interesting industrial heritage surrounded by great gravel and forest trails for exploring.
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Cambusnethan House (Cambusnethan Priory) Ruins
Highlight • Monument
Cambusnethan House, or Cambusnethan Priory, in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, was designed by James Gillespie Graham and completed in 1820. It is generally regarded as being the best remaining example of …
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Clyde Riverside Pathways
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Can be bumpy on cx/ gravel bike bit manageable and fun Great views and feels a lot more remote than is
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Wilsontown Wind Farm Downhill
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Change into your biggest gear and give it some welly!!!
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Woolfords Fairy Trail
Highlight • Trail
About half a mile long with Fairy houses, nice walk for the kids
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Wildlife Pond Near Brow Farm
Highlight • Lake
Just off Jura Road this is a nice peaceful spot for a break. You will see many species of Damselflies and Dragonflies as well as Butterflies and the occasional duck and ducklings.
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Dalzell Estate Mausoleum
Highlight • Monument
No access roads, you would have to ride/ trek through a marshy field, however, is well worth the hassle. The Mausoleum did not disappoint. It is a grand piece of architecture!
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Torbothie Shale Bing
Highlight • Viewpoint
The entrance says no unauthorised persons but I cycled in past trucks waiting and no-one payed any notice.
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