Bellshill, a region in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, is situated approximately ten miles southeast of Glasgow city centre. Its location provides access to green spaces and established recreational facilities, notably serving as a gateway to the extensive Strathclyde Country Park. This area offers varied landscapes suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and more.
Bellshill provides a range of outdoor activities for enthusiasts. The region features more than 50 routes across several…
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811
hikers
6.51km
01:40
30m
30m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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hikers
5.65km
01:26
10m
10m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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hikers
5.20km
01:24
60m
60m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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hikers
9.53km
02:25
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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153
runners
4.63km
00:29
10m
10m
Easy run. Mostly paved surfaces.

15
runners
14.7km
01:32
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
16.5km
01:44
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130m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
13.2km
01:23
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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60
riders
28.1km
02:04
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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65.3km
04:00
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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21.3km
01:20
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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46
riders
79.4km
03:47
950m
950m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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50
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93.4km
04:11
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870m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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67.7km
03:09
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
45.3km
02:02
270m
270m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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26
riders
24.5km
01:38
210m
210m
Easy mountain bike ride.

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21.8km
01:33
210m
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Easy mountain bike ride.

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14.1km
00:54
110m
110m
Easy mountain bike ride.

7
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11.3km
00:53
160m
160m
Easy mountain bike ride.
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32.6km
02:17
370m
370m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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37.5km
02:31
370m
370m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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80.9km
04:51
590m
590m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

16.8km
01:04
140m
140m
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Bellshill offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region provides access to green spaces and established recreational facilities, notably Strathclyde Country Park.
Bellshill features 59 routes across various sports. These routes have been explored by more than 28,000 visitors on komoot. The average rating for routes in Bellshill is 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Bellshill offers several hiking trails, including those within Strathclyde Country Park like the Bellshill Gateway Nature Trail. For a comprehensive overview, refer to the Hiking around Bellshill guide.
Yes, Bellshill provides options for less strenuous walks. You can find suitable routes in the Easy hikes around Bellshill guide. These trails are generally suitable for beginners or those seeking a relaxed outdoor experience.
Bellshill offers family-friendly walking options, particularly within Strathclyde Country Park. The Family-friendly hikes around Bellshill guide provides specific routes suitable for all ages.
Bellshill is well-suited for road cycling, with 25 dedicated routes. The Road Cycling Routes around Bellshill guide details various options for cyclists. These routes often utilize the area's well-connected road network.
Yes, Bellshill offers mountain biking opportunities, particularly within Strathclyde Country Park. The MTB Trails around Bellshill guide provides information on suitable routes for mountain bikers.
Bellshill has 12 jogging routes available, often utilizing the pathways within local green spaces and Strathclyde Country Park. The Running Trails around Bellshill guide offers detailed information for runners.
Bellshill's location provides good public transport links. The Hikes from bus stations around Bellshill guide specifically highlights routes that are easily reachable via public transport.
Komoot offers several guides for Bellshill, including those for Hiking, Road Cycling, Running, and Mountain Biking. There are also guides for easy, family-friendly, and public transport accessible routes.
For official information related to Bellshill and the surrounding area, the North Lanarkshire Council website is the primary resource. The official website is www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk.
For general inquiries regarding North Lanarkshire Council services, you can contact them by phone. The general inquiry number is 01698 403200.

