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Biggar Group

We are the Biggar 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
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Overview

Park at Castlebank Park, Lanark. Then a short walk to the bus stop at St Patrick's Lane in order to catch the 317 bus to Crossford at 9.53, arriving at 10.07. From there we cross the Braidwood Road bridge (B7056) and turn immediately right into the entrance to the Valley International Park where we will start the walk. From the visitor centre the walk continues upstream on a well defined path through woodland and alongside fields. On reaching Kirkfieldbank we continue through the village, crossing Clydesholm Bridge on good paths, returning to Castlebank Park.

Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
circular

Distance approx - 5 miles

Time approx - 3½ hours including coffee and lunch stops

Good well defined paths, some muddy sections, some steps, poles recommended, no stiles.

Walk grade - C

Remember to bring bus pass.

Meet at the Corn Exchange at 8.45 for car sharing in order to arrive at Castlebank for 9.15. 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 87803 43317
Nearest postcode:
ML11 9EP
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barstool.slides.classed
Start time:
9:15 am

Castlebank Park, Lanark

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