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United KingdomScotlandBellshill
Strathclyde Loch
Motherwell, Scotland

Strathclyde Loch

89
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Length3.8 mi
Est. Steps8500

Strathclyde Loch Introduction

Strathclyde Loch is a 3.8 mile (8,500-step) route located near Motherwell, Scotland. This route has an elevation gain of about 0 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

Attractions Near Strathclyde Loch

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M&D's

Tourist Attraction
M&D's Scotland's Theme Park is an amusement park located in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Bordering on Strathclyde Park, the park contains four operating rollercoasters, two water rides, several fairground rides, an arcade, a theatre, ten-pin bowling and an indoor tropical house, Amazonia..

Strathclyde Country Park

Park
Strathclyde Country Park is a country park located in Lanarkshire, Scotland.The park covers some 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi), centred on the artificial Strathclyde Loch. It is located next to the River Clyde between Hamilton and Motherwell. Strathclyde Park forms what used to be known as the Low parks of the now demolished Hamilton Palace and still includes buildings associated with the palace.

South Calder Water

Water
The South Calder Water,known locally as "The Cawder", is a river in Scotland. It runs west from the high plateau between Shotts and Fauldhouse to the River Clyde. The high plateau is also the watershed of the River Almond, which flows east into the River Forth.

Bothwellhaugh

Place
Bothwellhaugh was a Scottish coal mining village housing Hamilton Palace Colliery workers and their families. Locals referred to the village as The Pailis. It was located near to the towns of Motherwell, Bellshill and Hamilton in Lanarkshire, being occupied from the mid-1880s until it was demolished in 1965.

Bothwellhaugh Roman Fort

Place
Bothwellhaugh Roman Fort is the site of a Roman fort, now located within Strathclyde Country Park in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is east of where the South Calder Water flows into Strathclyde Loch. The fort is a scheduled monument.

Hamilton services

Place
Hamilton services is a motorway service station near the town of Hamilton, Scotland. The service station is located next to the M74 motorway between junctions 6 and 5 and may be accessed in the northbound direction only. It is owned by Roadchef.

Clyde Walkway

Tourist Attraction

Piper Alpha Memorial

Historical

Bothwellhaugh Roman Bathhouse

Historical

Strathclyde Park

Park
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Great park to get the steps up either by walking or running. If you are into cycling then a few laps round the loch would be enjoyable either on your own or with family.
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Good run but some parts are heavily wooded
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Last updated: Apr 1, 2026

Route Details

Length

3.8 mi

Est. Steps

8500
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