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The Steps Climb – The Heron Farm Shop & Café loop from Strathaven

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Strathaven And Glassford

The Steps Climb – The Heron Farm Shop & Café loop from Strathaven

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The Steps Climb – The Heron Farm Shop & Café loop from Strathaven

04:36

74.0km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

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34.7 km

The Sorn Inn

Highlight • Pub

Village pub that does sandwiches and light meals throughout the afternoon. Ideal for a pit stop on a longer tour.

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35.5 km

Sorn Castle

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36.0 km

Sorn Castle Gatehouse

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14th century castle that is now a luxury wedding and event venue. Unless you're a wedding guest, the gate is about as far as you can get!

It's a very …

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46.0 km

Dark Wood

Forest

53.1 km

Rest and Be Thankful Monument

Highlight • Other

62.6 km

The Steps Climb

Highlight • Climb

Steady does it - a rewarding climb on beautifully smooth road surface 👍

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66.3 km

The Heron Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Take plenty of cash it’s a bit on the steep side for coffee and a cake

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72.0 km

Nether Lethame Farm Coffee & Ice Cream Stop

Highlight • Cafe

A family farm on the outskirts of Strathaven. Great coffee and cake stop. You need to try the homemade ice cream, it's delicious.

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74.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.6 km

6.98 km

2.97 km

526 m

Surfaces

49.7 km

22.6 km

1.77 km

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

5°C

61 %

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The Steps Climb – The Heron Farm Shop & Café loop from Strathaven

The Sorn Inn

Sorn Castle

Sorn Castle Gatehouse

Rest and Be Thankful Monument

The Steps Climb

The Heron Farm Shop & Café

Nether Lethame Farm Coffee & Ice Cream Stop

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