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South Lanarkshire

The best MTB trails in South Lanarkshire

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Mountain biking in South Lanarkshire is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of South Scotland. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: December 2, 2025

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1. Wind Farm Logging Track – View of Wind Turbines loop from East Kilbride

51.7km

04:04

530m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Strathclyde Loch – Chatelherault Steps loop from Blantyre

30.8km

02:08

280m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kettleton Byre Bothy – Daer Reservoir loop from Elvanfoot

38.3km

03:40

830m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Highland Jig Trail – Cathkin Braes MTB Trails loop from Cathkin

13.9km

01:08

230m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Strathclyde Loch – Chatelherault Steps loop from Uddingston

39.1km

02:40

310m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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6. Chatelherault Steps loop from Laighstonehall

12.1km

01:00

160m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Chatelherault Steps loop from Glengowan

11.2km

00:56

130m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. The Good Coffee Cartel loop from Uddingston

45.3km

02:33

210m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Wind Farm Logging Track – Gate loop from Strathaven

54.3km

04:12

550m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. River Clyde loop from Cambuslang

28.9km

01:33

90m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in South Lanarkshire

1. Wind Farm Logging Track – View of Wind Turbines loop from East Kilbride

2. Strathclyde Loch – Chatelherault Steps loop from Blantyre

3. Kettleton Byre Bothy – Daer Reservoir loop from Elvanfoot

4. Highland Jig Trail – Cathkin Braes MTB Trails loop from Cathkin

5. Strathclyde Loch – Chatelherault Steps loop from Uddingston

6. Chatelherault Steps loop from Laighstonehall

7. Chatelherault Steps loop from Glengowan

8. The Good Coffee Cartel loop from Uddingston

9. Wind Farm Logging Track – Gate loop from Strathaven

10. River Clyde loop from Cambuslang

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