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Overview

****CANCELLED on 23 JAN 2025 due to weather forecast of  high winds & heavy rain****

This walk covers part of the Greenlink in Motherwell that includes a nice walk next to the South Calder Water and tree lined paths in the Forgewood area of Motherwell 

Friday, 24 January 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walk Leaders: Janette Bryce & Jeanette Swann. 

Terrain: Tarmac gravel paths, could still be fallen wet leaves, care required. Good walking shoes or boots required, poles optional.

Please note, we have changed the Start Point from the original Walk Programme from Motherwell Library to the GLO Coffee Shop & Conference Centre, 78 Muir Street Motherwell ML1 1LP, this includes toilet facilities and carry out coffee, if required. It has a limited car parking area, but if you find it difficult to find a space go to the Aquatec, 1 Menteith Road, Motherwell, ML1 1AZ and use the rear car parking area (always spaces here).

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 75128 57198
Nearest postcode:
ML1 1BN
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Start time:
10:30 am

GLO Coffee Shop & Conference Centre, (directly opposite Motherwell Railway Station. Car Park entrance at the rear on Pollock Street.

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