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David Livingstone Bridge – Strathclyde Loch loop from Blantyre

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David Livingstone Bridge – Strathclyde Loch loop from Blantyre

Moderate

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David Livingstone Bridge – Strathclyde Loch loop from Blantyre

02:08

30.7km

290m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.9 km for 133 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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702 m

David Livingstone Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Cross the Clyde on the Livingstone Bridge and explore his birthplace. The museum is well worth a look, or just enjoy the view of the Clyde from the bridge.

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4.37 km

Strathclyde Loch

Highlight • Trail

Easy riding. Best time to go would be sunrise.

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9.56 km

Old Avon Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

11.3 km

Cadzow Castle (ruin)

Castle

13.4 km

View of the Valley in Chatelherault Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you do the full circuit plus the lower trail, it's about 9 miles. Some good challenging sections

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15.7 km

Green Bridge Over the River Avon

Highlight (Segment) • River

Steep slope on south side of Avon. A lot of steps on North.

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15.8 km

Green Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice leisurely walk for all ages. Some steps near the 'Green Bridge' and can be a bit mucky in winter but very much worth your time

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16.0 km

Chatelherault Steps

Highlight • Trail

Take your time down the steps in winter. The trail at either side gets really boggy.

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19.1 km

Chatelherault Country Park Hunting Lodge

Highlight • Historical Site

Chatelherault Country Park in southern Glasgow is a 500-acre area of parkland, countryside and woodland with a river valley and various visitor facilities. The house is an 18th century hunting …

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30.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

8.60 km

4.29 km

2.29 km

1.17 km

112 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

7.64 km

4.38 km

3.59 km

2.96 km

1.38 km

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Thursday 30 July

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David Livingstone Bridge – Strathclyde Loch loop from Blantyre

David Livingstone Bridge

Strathclyde Loch

Old Avon Bridge

View of the Valley in Chatelherault Country Park

Green Bridge Over the River Avon

Green Bridge

Chatelherault Steps

Chatelherault Country Park Hunting Lodge

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