Walking, cycling and horse riding

Explore South Lanarkshire using our paths, trails and active travel routes. You can walk, cycle or ride a horse through towns, woodlands, river valleys and open countryside. Whether you want a short local route or a longer journey, there are plenty of options to suit you.

Being active helps you stay healthy, save money and cut down on travel emissions. You can use our routes for leisure, commuting or getting around your local area.

Find places to go

You can enjoy a wide range of routes across South Lanarkshire, including:

• Cathkin Braes and Cuningar Woodland Park in the north
• The Clyde Walkway, a 65km riverside route from Glasgow to the Falls of Clyde at New Lanark
• The Southern Upland Way in the south of Clydesdale

You can also cycle to popular visitor attractions such as Whitelee windfarm via Strathaven and Ardochrigg.

Plan your journey

Use our online mapping tools to:

• find local and national cycle routes
• locate bike parking and storage
• plan walking, cycling or horse riding routes

You can also explore many trails using your smartphone.

Get support for cycling

If you are new to cycling or want to build confidence, you can join Love to Ride South Lanarkshire. This free online platform offers:

• tips and training videos
• local and national challenges
• incentives and prizes

It is a great way to get started and stay motivated.

Stay safe and respectful

When using paths, please:

• share space with others
• follow horse riding and cycling etiquette
• use routes responsibly and safely

More information

You can find more routes and ideas here:

• Forestry and Land Scotland
• Visit Lanarkshire
• Ramblers Scotland
• Sustrans
• Cathkin Marsh - Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve
• Walkhighlands