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East Kilbride to Cathkin Braes Cycle Route



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Cycle Route Details
Route NameEast Kilbride to Cathkin Braes
Distance : miles (km)14  (22.53)
Duration(hh:mm)02:00
Difficulty
Posted Byhappy
Calories Burned567.00 kcal
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Cycle Route Location
CountryScotland
Town/CityEast Kilbride
County/RegionSouth Lanarkshire
Start LocationMcDonalds East Kilbride
End LocationJames Hamilton Heritage Park
Cycle Steps
Exit McDonalds and cycle straight over the roundabout onto West Mains Road.
Cycle along West Mains Road and take the 3rd road on the left Fairfield Place.
Once in, running along side the road on the right hand side is a path, head on to that. The path will lead through some industrial units.
When passing McConechy's Tyre & Exhaust Centres on your left handside the path turns 90 degrees to the right.
Head along this path to the very end, leading on to Stewartfield Way.
Head right along Stewartfield Road until you come to a roundabout.
Head straight over the roundabout will take you into James Hamilton Heritage Park.
Leaving out the rear right handside of James Hamilton Heritage Park, leads you on to Markethill Road.
Turn left and head up the hill, travelling along to the end where there is a small junction.
The road carries round to the right onto Cairnmuir Road, follow it for another mile, until you come to a T-Junction with Glasgow Road.
Turn left on to Glasgow road. Have to be careful on this road, as it is very busy, however you should only be on this road for half a mile.
After coming in to the 40 zone, take the first main road left on to Cathkin Road.
Travel along Cathkin Road for about 3 to 4 miles passing Cathkin Braes Golf Club on your left.
When you come to a sharp 90 right, take the road off to the left.
Travel along this road until you come to a T-Junction. Turn left here, passing big electricity pylons on your left.
This road leads back on to Markethill Road. Travel to the bottom of this and you will be back at the James Hamilton Heritage Park.
Landmarks/Pubs for lunch/Sites to see?
James Hamilton Heritage Park, East Rogerton Farm, Cathkins Brae, Cathkins Brae Golf Course.
Near By Cycle Shops
Cycle Lane
East Kilbride Halfords
Cycling Clubs located in this region
Lanarkshire MTB Club
Royal Albert CC
Team Gargrave
Your comments?
posted by:AndyRating : difficult :
You can miss out the section on Glasgow Road by going straight on from Markethill Road at the junction with Cairnmuir Road (where the main road goes right and there's a side road to the left) and onto a path. Follow the path off to the right (see aerial photos), then it becomes a farm track. Keep following it past the farm and it leads to Cathkin Road.


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