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Strathkelvin Group

We are the Strathkelvin Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

The walk - An undulating circular walk on well prepared paths and good views, skirting the edge of the Duke of Hamilton's Estate taking in the Hunting lodge, Cadzow Castle and Cadzow ancient oaks. A mixture of open country and forested areas with only three inclines of note, two of which can be avoided upon request. A couple of short sections where there is a chance of notable mud depending on the weather in the days before. The walk takes us from the station up through the park heading upstream on one side of the Avon Gorge and returning via the other side. 

Saturday, 24 January 2026
Meeting time:
8:40 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
circular

Free parking at Chatelherault Railway station but it does not have toilets at the station. Toilets are available at the Country Park approx. 600m after the start of the walk.

Train from Glasgow central leave twice an hour recommend at 8.44 at the latest

Buses from  Buchanan bus station take between 22 & 46minutes 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65342 73401
Nearest postcode:
G66 1XQ
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Meeting time:
8:40 am

Southbank Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 74283 54235
Nearest postcode:
ML3 7WS
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Start time:
9:30 am

Chatelherault Railway Station Car Park

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking