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Glasgow Young Walkers Group

We are the Glasgow Young Walkers. 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

Join us for a leisurely walk from Motherwell station to Chatelherault country park where we can continue exploring the woodland area. Then finish up with tea and cake in the visitors centre.

Friday, 3 January 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
linear

CAR - approx 22 min drive from. Glasgow city centre. there is free parking across from the station with 2 parking lots.

PUBLIC - train from Glasgow Central leaves at 8.50am and should arrive in Motherwell for 9.19am

Please dress with enough layers, appropriate footwear (maybe micro spikes just in case) and plenty of food and drink.

Any questions please get in touch.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 75075 57210
Nearest postcode:
ML1 1BS
what3words:
silence.sparkles.rent
Start time:
9:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 73669 53944
Nearest postcode:
ML3 7UE
what3words:
emerge.pool.rental
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

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