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Pettinain Potter

Monday 22nd July 2024 6:00pm

Starting from - The ride starts and ends at the entrance to Lanark Lifestyles. The leisure centre has toilets, which we are welcome to use (out of courtesy, please notify the reception desk).
, ML11 7DL

This Lanark Community Cycles ride is open for anyone to join

  • 14.5 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Road, eBike
  • 2 hr
Check the weather! Make sure you've brought the right clothing, equipment and provisions so you have an enjoyable experience. Thanks!

Organized by groups in the community, these rides are a great way to meet new people, explore your local area and to have fun riding your bike. You can find rides that are suitable for your level of experience and interests whilst enjoying being part of a social cycling community.

About the route

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ML11 7DL

THIS IS A COMMUNITY RIDE. IT IS NOT GUIDED OR INSURED BY BRITISH CYCLING.

This is a perfect cycle for a summer evening outing. The average speed will be around 10mph and it’s aimed at those who want to enjoy a social ride with the security of riding in a group.

We leave the historic market town of Lanark on the cycle path passing the scenic Lanark Loch and racecourse before crossing the Clyde at Hyndford Bridge (built in 1773 by Alexander Stevens) and turning left. We are then on quiet, back roads and head over to Pettinain (unfortunately, it’s a steep wee 100 yard climb into Pettinain..bike pushing is always an option here!).

We then head towards Covington, but turn right to continue along quiet roads to emerge at the Eagle Gates that form the entrance to Carmichael Estate. We then head along the main road and cross Hyndford Bridge again before heading back into Lanark.

The vast majority of this route is on cycle paths and quiet roads, but the stretch back to Hyndford Bridge is on the A73, which is a bit busier. Hopefully, it will be quiet on a summer evening.

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