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Overview

The walk begins at the Chatelherault Visitor Centre (open 1000-1700), along good quality woodland paths, taking in the the gorge above the river Avon and including the heritage trail to Low Parks.

Saturday, 30 March 2024
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.3km / 10.1mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chatelherault_Country_Park

There are some steps up and down close to the river Avon, otherwise little ascent. The outward section includes the Duke's monument, some urban Hamilton to the Low Parks museum. The return section includes the Hamilton Mausoleum, the Avon/Clyde river junction, the Old Avon Bridge

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65328 73404
Nearest postcode:
G66 1XQ
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Southbank Business Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 73820 53858
Nearest postcode:
ML3 7UE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Chatelherault Visitor Centre

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