Chatelherault House – Craignethan to Blackhill Climb loop from Carstairs

Chatelherault House – Craignethan to Blackhill Climb loop from Carstairs

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Chatelherault House – Craignethan to Blackhill Climb loop from Carstairs

03:13

68.5km

770m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 24 m for 12 m

After 68.6 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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26.0 km

Chatelherault House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Park has 500 acres of countryside and woodland and over ten miles of routed pathways. It features an adventure play ground, picnic facilities

Tip by

26.4 km

Road to Hamilton

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There is a cycle path on this road but if your using the road, beware of traffic. This can get very busy.

Tip by

34.8 km

The Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Busy, narrow road. Best avoided if possible. Better going out early morning or later on.

Tip by

42.1 km

Craignethan to Blackhill Climb

Highlight • Climb

Keep it steady through the first section. Steepest section is at the end.

Tip by

50.7 km

Burgh Wood

Forest

68.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.0 km

22.2 km

2.53 km

1.31 km

412 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.9 km

2.17 km

410 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

14°C

7°C

68 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 42.0 km/h

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Chatelherault House – Craignethan to Blackhill Climb loop from Carstairs

Chatelherault House

Road to Hamilton

The Valley Road

Craignethan to Blackhill Climb

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