NCN National Route 74
South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 27.2 mi (43.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,578 ft (481 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr
- High point
- 732 ft (223 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Bothwell Castle Colliery Hutch Memorial 1.3 mi (2 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Historic site: David Livingstone and Lion 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Hamilton Cenotaph 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Normandy Veterans Association Memorial 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial 10.6 mi (17 km) from start
- Historic site: Alexander Hamilton Memorial Fountain 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial Gate Arch 20.6 mi (33.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Ruins of Lesmahagow Priory 21.3 mi (34.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about NCN National Route 74
How long is NCN National Route 74?
NCN National Route 74 is 27.2 mi (43.8 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr. It climbs 1,578 ft (481 m) in total, up to a high point of 732 ft (223 m).
How hard is NCN National Route 74?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for NCN National Route 74?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on NCN National Route 74?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is NCN National Route 74 shaded?
Mostly exposed (29% under trees).
What can you do on NCN National Route 74?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near NCN National Route 74?
The Rowan Tree, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Scotmid, 0.2 mi (0.4 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for NCN National Route 74?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near NCN National Route 74
- West Loop Old Mine Nature Park · Easy · 0.7 mi (1 km)
- Nature Trail South Lanarkshire · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- East Kilbride to Blantyre & Hamilton South Lanarkshire · Easy · 8.1 mi (13 km)
- East Kilbride to Uddingston signed cycle route South Lanarkshire · Easy · 7.5 mi (12.1 km)
- Backmuir Wood Path South Lanarkshire · Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km)
- Garnheath West Path Drumpellier Country Park · Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Lochan Path Drumpellier Country Park · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Gilmourneuk Path Drumpellier Country Park · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap