Strathclyde Loch
A flat loop round the rowing loch in Strathclyde Country Park.
- Distance
- 8.4 km
- Ascent
- 70 m
- Time
- 2–2.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 64 m
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About this walk
Strathclyde Loch is an easy 8.4 km circular walk with 70 m of ascent, taking 2 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Strathclyde Country Park watersports centre (grid reference NS 729 577). The start can be reached by public transport.
Strathclyde Loch was dug in the 1970s on the site of a mining village, and hosted the rowing at the Commonwealth Games. A surfaced path goes right round it, with the Clyde alongside, woodland and the remains of a Roman bath house on the way.
Route
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Round the loch
Follow the path all the way round the loch.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Strathclyde Loch take?
- Most walkers take 2–2.5 hours for the 8.4 km route, which has 70 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Strathclyde Country Park watersports centre (grid reference NS 729 577). Car parks in the park.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Motherwell or Hamilton, each about 2 km away. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Flat surfaced path, shared with cyclists.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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