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South Lanarkshire

David Livingstone Bridge – Strathclyde Loch loop from Blantyre

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South Lanarkshire

David Livingstone Bridge – Strathclyde Loch loop from Blantyre

Moderate

5.0

(4)

67

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David Livingstone Bridge – Strathclyde Loch loop from Blantyre

01:31

23.7km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 21.7 km for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

702 m

David Livingstone Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Cross the Clyde on the Livingstone Bridge and explore his birthplace. The museum is well worth a look, or just enjoy the view of the Clyde from the bridge.

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2

4.27 km

Strathclyde Loch

Highlight • Trail

Easy riding. Best time to go would be sunrise.

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3

5.18 km

Strathclyde Loch North Path

Highlight • Cycleway

It takes about 70 minutes to walk around the lake.

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4

5.65 km

Roman Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

5

8.15 km

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 …

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6

12.3 km

Chatelherault House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Park has 500 acres of countryside and woodland and over ten miles of routed pathways. It features an adventure play ground, picnic facilities

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7

13.0 km

Chatelherault Country Park

Highlight • Parking

Chatelherault hosts a great wee cross race every year as part of the SLLC Series, superb course and really well run.

Tip by

8

13.7 km

Metal Sculptures on Bench, Chatelherault Country Park

Highlight • Structure

14.0 km

Avon Water

Lake

B

23.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

6.70 km

2.58 km

1.32 km

902 m

443 m

167 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

11.0 km

645 m

211 m

162 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Weather

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Sunday 30 August

17°C

12°C

50 %

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