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South Lanarkshire

Biggar Town Centre – Cadger’s Brig loop from Biggar

Road cycling routes

South Lanarkshire

Biggar Town Centre – Cadger’s Brig loop from Biggar

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Biggar Town Centre – Cadger’s Brig loop from Biggar

00:56

21.9km

160m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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26 m

Biggar Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Biggar lies on the A72 Clyde Valley Tourist Route and could be called South Lanarkshire's gateway to the Borders. It nestles among rolling hills and has spectacular views of Tinto Hill, the highest hill in South Lanarkshire.

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91 m

Cadger’s Brig

Highlight • Historical Site

Its name derives from it traditionally having been crossed by William Wallace disguised as a cadger (hawker) on his way to where the English were camped, near Biggar.

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97 m

Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

4

10.2 km

Shieldhill Castle

Highlight • Other

Standing resemblant in six acres of idyllic private gardens on the outskirts of Biggar and only a stone’s throw away from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh.

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5

21.6 km

Biggar High Street

Highlight • Settlement

An array of coffee shops and cafes to refuel on any tour in the Scottish Borders.

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21.6 km

Aroma Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

Decent coffee stop

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7

21.7 km

Lamington Cafe & Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly cafe with some space outside where a bike can be locked up.

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8

21.7 km

Zest Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic sandwich shop, check out the paninis.

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21.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

906 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

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Friday 29 May

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8°C

86 %

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