Cambuslang Park to Chapelton circuit

This Community Ride starts at Cambuslang Park, from where we head for Nerston Village, Kittochside and on to Thorntonhall. We follow the recognised cycle route to Jackton and then on towards Strathaven, skirting Auldhouse. 17 miles into the route we cut off towards Chapelton which includes a short section (0.3 mile) on the A726 into the village. After the stop at the cafe, we follow mainly quiet roads to High Blantyre and return to Cambuslang Park.
Please be aware that we aim for an average speed on the move of 10 – 11 mph. This is not the route for you if you are looking for a much faster road ride.

I describe this route as a leisure ride. We will not be going too fast but we try to maintain a minimum speed on the move of 10 mph. The route tries to avoid busy roads and make use of designated cycle routes as much as possible. We leave and finish at Cambuslang Park. The route takes us out to Chapelton, going through Jackton High Blantyre. You can view the route in detail at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48538575

Wherever possible, the route follows either roads identified as a cycle route or on quiet roads. There are some short sections of ‘busier’ roads.

The ride heads out to Broadlees Golf Club in Chapelton where we will stop at the café which has toilets. It is very cyclist friendly. If anyone sees something they'd like to stop and look at, we'll stop.

This is Scotland and as we all know, the weather can be ‘variable’. Please check the forecast before leaving and come prepared. If the weather looks to be really terrible, the ride is likely to be cancelled.

First-timers welcome but please check the anticipated cycle speed.