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South Lanarkshire

Shieldhill Castle loop from Carstairs Castle

Bike touring routes & trails

South Lanarkshire

Shieldhill Castle loop from Carstairs Castle

Intermediate

Shieldhill Castle loop from Carstairs Castle

02:03

31.8km

250m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Start point

Train Station

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1

6.33 km

Off-Road Link to Biggar Road

90% on good track, the first section coming from the North wouldn’t be ideal for a road bike. Lovely ford and bridge over the river, completely traffic free route.

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16.8 km

Shieldhill Castle

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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31.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

6.17 km

4.08 km

1.41 km

Surfaces

22.2 km

3.90 km

3.28 km

2.48 km

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Elevation

Elevation

Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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