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Cathkin Braes MTB Trails – National Museum of Rural Life loop from East Kilbride

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Cathkin Braes MTB Trails – National Museum of Rural Life loop from East Kilbride

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Cathkin Braes MTB Trails – National Museum of Rural Life loop from East Kilbride

04:44

17.8km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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254 m

C2 8 22ws22s × 2

Highlight • Other

3.98 km

Cathkin Marsh Wildlife Reserve

Highlight • Structure

nature reserve with marshland and hide for birdwatching

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4.22 km

Cathkin Marsh Wildlife Reserve

Nature Reserve

8.00 km

Queen Mary's Seat – View of Glasgow

Highlight • Natural Monument

On a clear day much of Glasgow can be seen from here. And what a fine site it is!

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8.55 km

Cathkin Braes MTB Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

This park offers a variety of trails ranging from easy to more challenging routes, and in total covers over 9km. As a bonus bikers are rewarded with fantastic views over the city of Glasgow.

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9.02 km

Big Wood

Forest

11.3 km

Laura's Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Good coffee shop (Lauras) in village and village shop also do take away coffee and rolls which you can enjoy on seating in the village green at the start of the walk.

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11.4 km

Stone Church in the United Kingdom

Highlight • Religious Site

13.8 km

National Museum of Rural Life

Highlight • Historical Site

Museum with cafe for a wee refreshment

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17.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.79 km

4.86 km

1.80 km

1.28 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

5.65 km

3.39 km

2.64 km

2.56 km

2.04 km

1.56 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

64 %

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Cathkin Braes MTB Trails – National Museum of Rural Life loop from East Kilbride

C2 8 22ws22s × 2

Cathkin Marsh Wildlife Reserve

Queen Mary's Seat – View of Glasgow

Cathkin Braes MTB Trails

Laura's Coffee Shop

Stone Church in the United Kingdom

National Museum of Rural Life

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