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Central Scotland

View of Glasgow from the Braes – View from Cathkin Braes loop from East Kilbride

Hiking trails & Routes

Central Scotland

View of Glasgow from the Braes – View from Cathkin Braes loop from East Kilbride

Hard

View of Glasgow from the Braes – View from Cathkin Braes loop from East Kilbride

05:41

21.4km

220m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

254 m

C2 8 22ws22s × 2

Highlight • Other

2

3.73 km

National Museum of Rural Life

Highlight • Historical Site

Museum with cafe for a wee refreshment

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3

7.08 km

Stone Church in the United Kingdom

Highlight • Religious Site

4

7.19 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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5

9.75 km

View of Glasgow from the Braes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Go off route and explore tracks and trails within the Braes

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6

10.3 km

View from Cathkin Braes

Highlight • Cycleway

You've got the option of both the Carmunnock route, which is a bit shorter, or towards Cathkin High / EK expressway. If you go the EK route, you can continue the speed all the way down through Burnside to Rutherglen mainstreet.

Not many junctions for cars to come out, and pretty smooth corners even 60kmh+

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7

10.6 km

View of Glasgow and the Gleniffer Braes

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.3 km

Cathkin Marsh Wildlife Reserve

Nature Reserve

9

14.5 km

Cathkin Marsh Wildlife Reserve

Highlight • Structure

nature reserve with marshland and hide for birdwatching

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16.0 km

Tinkers Wood

Forest

B

21.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.38 km

6.93 km

4.17 km

2.67 km

278 m

Surfaces

9.11 km

3.92 km

3.40 km

2.24 km

1.40 km

1.37 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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