Best walks from Larkhall
MapJump on a train, get off at Larkhall Station and lose yourself in a beautiful hike for the day.
Hamilton West Station to Larkhall Station
Wide pavements through Hamilton give way to a well-surfaced wooded cycle track, then long, undulating riverside paths along the Clyde and River Avon through wooded gorge and countryside. Moderately demanding with frequent changes of gradient, some steep steps and muddy sections. Passes through Chatelherault Country Park; a road alternative reaches Chatelherault House (with cafe and excellent views) avoiding woodland steps. The narrow Millheugh Steps can be bypassed via Sunnyside.
Tough: steep ascents. 12km.
After crossing the busy Bothwell Road, the riverside gorge path undulates with some steep steps. The route wrongly suggests access to the Duke's Bridge from the path below; leave the riverside about 1km earlier (signposted). A muddy path leads into Larkhall near the finish.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Larkhall Station to Wishaw Station
Tough: steep ascents. 9km.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Motherwell Station to Larkhall Station
13km. Moderate ascents.