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Scenic Back Roads to Lanark – Craignethan to Blackhill Climb loop from Larkhall

Scenic Back Roads to Lanark – Craignethan to Blackhill Climb loop from Larkhall

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Scenic Back Roads to Lanark – Craignethan to Blackhill Climb loop from Larkhall

04:04

86.3km

860m

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: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.47 km

Halfway Co-Op

Highlight • Other

42.8 km

Pond Plantation

Forest

46.6 km

Road Wood

Forest

51.8 km

The Tinto Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Good wee pit stop

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52.4 km

Scenic Back Roads to Lanark

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good rolling roads heading to/from Lanark. Much quieter than the nearby main roads. Good scenery as well.

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62.4 km

Lanark Loch

Highlight • Lake

Great location,something for everyone.

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67.3 km

View of Lanark

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view looking over lanark

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73.8 km

Craignethan to Blackhill Climb

Highlight • Climb

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

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76.3 km

The Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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86.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.2 km

29.4 km

20.2 km

1.03 km

299 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.0 km

9.44 km

554 m

213 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

17°C

11°C

64 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Scenic Back Roads to Lanark – Craignethan to Blackhill Climb loop from Larkhall

Halfway Co-Op

The Tinto Tea Room

Scenic Back Roads to Lanark

Lanark Loch

View of Lanark

Craignethan to Blackhill Climb

The Valley Road

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