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South Lanarkshire

Scenic Back Roads to Lanark – River Clyde loop from Carstairs

Road cycling routes

South Lanarkshire

Scenic Back Roads to Lanark – River Clyde loop from Carstairs

Hard

5.0

(1)

25

riders

Scenic Back Roads to Lanark – River Clyde loop from Carstairs

07:07

170km

1,030m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 27, 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 170 km for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.04 km

Closed Road with Weight and Height Restrictions

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Accessible by bike, super smooth tarmac

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2

9.01 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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3

11.7 km

The Tinto Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Good wee pit stop

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74.2 km

Loch Plantation

Forest

5

81.2 km

Lockerbie Town Centre and Sheep Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

Lockerbie is a bustling market town and a great example of a Scottish Borders town. Forever associated with the Lockerbie disaster, it's still a great place to stop in one of the many cafes or pubs for refreshment.

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86.2 km

Kennel Wood

Forest

7

161 km

River Clyde

Highlight • River

B

170 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

91.4 km

44.4 km

34.0 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

153 km

16.6 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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