Best walks to or from Coatbridge Central

Coatbridge Central Station to Bellshill Station

Easy: 7km, moderate ascents.

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Coatbridge Central Station to Airdrie Station

Mostly on a shared cycle and walking path; good underfoot and not too hilly and though quite isolated from housing.

Tough: steep ascents. 4km.

Largely away from population, so less suitable for walking alone.

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Gartcosh Station to Coatbridge Central Station

An urban route on pavements and core paths and taking in as much green space as possible.

Easy: 5km, gentle ascents.

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Bargeddie Station to Coatbridge Central Station

A route on paths and grass through woodland and parkland, including Luggie Glen Wood which is shielded from traffic noise and then through Summerlee Heritage Park beside the canal. Should be fine for wheels.

Easy: 4km, gentle ascents.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route