Orion Bridge, Cambuslang – Uddingston Railway Bridge loop from Burnside

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Orion Bridge, Cambuslang – Uddingston Railway Bridge loop from Burnside

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Orion Bridge, Cambuslang – Uddingston Railway Bridge loop from Burnside

02:25

38.1km

270m

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 156 m for 11 m

After 8.01 km for 16 m

After 38.0 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.10 km

Orion Bridge, Cambuslang

Highlight • Structure

The Orion Bridge in Cambuslang was built to connect Cambuslang to Tollcross. It was designed by Crouch and Hogg and features steel lattice trusses supported by masonry piers. It was …

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6.86 km

River Clyde

Lake

8.05 km

Old Steel Footbridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

A few stairs down on W side of river. Nice wee spot next to railway bridge.

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9.20 km

Woodland Path on National Cycle Route 75

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fantastic little section through the woods, leading to small section on the NCR 75.

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10.3 km

Uddingston Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Not quite the 4 railbridge but a very plesant view non the less..🚴🏼‍♂️

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11.5 km

Tunnock's Bakery

Highlight • Structure

Home of a Scottish classic!

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15.9 km

Bothwell Bridge Lido

Highlight • Historical Site

From around the 1930s or 40s to the early 80s this was a public Lido where people swam in the Clyde. Most of the gardens were removed in the 80s …

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20.6 km

Beach

22.2 km

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 …

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