The Top 19 Attractions around Monkland Glen
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Monkland Glen. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Monkland Glen is a region where 19
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
Strathclyde Loch
Highlight • Trail
Easy riding. Best time to go would be sunrise.
Tip by
Blantyreferme World War II Anti-Aircraft Battery
Highlight • Monument
A World War II anti-aircraft battery was sited at Blantyreferme, near Blantyre to the southeast of Glasgow, west side of Blantyre Farm Road. Site number GSG1 (early), S1 (later). Part …
Tip by
Sign up now to discover places like this
Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.
Sign up for free
Lochend Loch
Highlight • Natural
Set in the beautiful Drumpellier Park, Lochend Loch is one of two natural lochs here. With a number of light gravel paths through the woodland and around the lochs it's …
Tip by
Fannyside Lochs
Highlight • Lake
These are two really pretty lochs here that are located adjacent to Palacerigg Country Park. There is a sailing club there, fishing and some nice walking trails too. There are …
Tip by
Bothwell Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
This medieval castle was built on a grand scale, high above the River Clyde, in the late 1200s. The castle was hotly fought over during the Wars of Independence between …
Tip by
David Livingstone Birthplace
Highlight • Monument
This museum is dedicated to the Scottish explorer and missionary David Livingstone. It utilises a building called Shuttle Row, a former textile mill which once housed 24 families including Livingstone's, …
Tip by
Hamilton Mausoleum
Highlight • Monument
A striking building to stumble across, worth a bit of a detour!
Wikipedia describes it as "the resting place of the family of the Dukes of Hamilton. Built in the …
Wikipedia describes it as "the resting place of the family of the Dukes of Hamilton. Built in the …
Tip by
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 …
Tip by
Broadwood Loch
Highlight • Viewpoint
Braodwood Loch was created in 1994 when a dam was built across the burn as part of a flood remediation scheme, it helps control water downstream. Today it's a beautiful …
Tip by
Strathclyde Loch
Highlight • Trail
Strathclyde Loch is set within Strathclyde Country Park, an internationally renowned Watersports area. A 4-mile (6km) trail loops the loch.
Tip by
Road to Hamilton
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
There is a cycle path on this road but if your using the road, beware of traffic. This can get very busy.
Tip by
Sign up for free to discover even more attractions around Monkland Glen.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Most popular attractions around Monkland Glen
Get inspired with the komoot mobile app
With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.
Explore more
Still not found the Highlight you’re looking for? See guides of the top attractions in other regions:
Abronhill And ArnsWesterwoodCastlecaryDullaturBantonVillageKildrumGreenfaulds And LuggiebankGreengairsGartcoshGlenboigSeafar And RavenswoodQueenzieburnAuchinlochMoodiesburnBlackwood And CraiglinnCroyWestfieldTownheadGlenmavisKilsythChrystonCarrickstoneCentral CoatbridgeSteppsCarbrain And HillcrestLongriggendBalloch/EastfieldCraigmarlochCondorratThorniewoodCaldercruixBargeddieKirkwoodKirkshawsOld MonklandSalsburghBlairhillChapelhallCalderbankGolfhill Burnfoot CommonsideCalderNorth MotherwellMossendBellshillHolehills RawyardsShawheadForgewoodHolytownNew StevenstonCliftonvilleCairnhillWhiffletWhinhallLangloanCalder ValleyLadywellNewarthillGartleaClelandChapelsideNorth CalderCoatdykeMuirhouse And FlemingtonCraigneuk And WishawhillNetherton And GowkthrappleCarfinGlencairnGartnessNewmainsCentral WishawCambusnethanOvertownColtnessEastfield And HarthillPlainsAllanton And HartwoodShottsClarkston
Get ready to conquer new peaks
Sign up for Free