Old Monkland is a region in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, shaped by its industrial heritage and the presence of the Monkland Canal. The landscape offers a mix of urban green spaces and historical waterways, providing opportunities for outdoor activities. This area is suitable for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, jogging, touring cycling, and more, often alongside remnants of its past.
Outdoor enthusiasts exploring Old Monkland will find 7 routes across several sports like hiking,…
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4.6
(5)
66
hikers
9.83km
02:31
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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64
hikers
5.33km
01:22
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

32
hikers
2.09km
00:32
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
hikers
6.92km
01:47
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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38
riders
30.8km
02:08
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27
riders
38.2km
02:35
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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16
riders
45.1km
02:32
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
22.7km
01:31
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
riders
57.9km
02:44
500m
500m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
32.4km
01:37
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
riders
33.9km
01:40
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

8
riders
43.9km
02:02
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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18
riders
44.0km
02:37
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
28.5km
02:10
140m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
riders
15.2km
00:59
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14
runners
19.6km
02:02
120m
120m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
8.55km
00:53
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
5.52km
00:34
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
riders
38.7km
02:36
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
riders
80.6km
04:50
590m
590m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
riders
54.0km
03:10
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
16.8km
01:04
140m
140m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Old Monkland offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features 7 routes across these sports, catering to different preferences.
Yes, Old Monkland has hiking trails. Information and routes for exploring the area on foot can be found in the Hiking around Old Monkland guide. The Monkland Canal provides a tranquil setting for walks.
Old Monkland provides options for various cycling activities. Cyclists can find suitable paths for touring, road, and gravel biking. Specific routes are detailed in the Cycling around Old Monkland and Road Cycling Routes around Old Monkland guides.
Yes, mountain biking trails are available in Old Monkland. Enthusiasts can explore routes designed for mountain biking. The MTB Trails around Old Monkland guide provides detailed information on these routes.
Old Monkland offers routes suitable for jogging. The Monkland Canal provides a peaceful environment for running. Information on these routes is available in the Running Trails around Old Monkland guide.
Yes, Old Monkland features easy hiking options suitable for less strenuous walks. These routes are generally flat, such as those along the Monkland Canal. The Easy hikes around Old Monkland guide provides specific details.
Outdoor routes in Old Monkland have received an average rating of 4.34 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on feedback from more than 600 visitors who have shared their experiences.
More than 16,000 visitors have explored and shared their experiences on komoot for the outdoor routes in Old Monkland. This indicates a popular destination for local outdoor activities.
Komoot offers several guides for Old Monkland, covering various sports. These include guides for Hiking, MTB Trails, Running Trails, Cycling, Road Cycling, Easy hikes, and Gravel biking.
The Monkland Canal is a key natural feature in Old Monkland, providing a peaceful setting for walks, jogs, and cycling. It offers flat paths and glimpses into the area's industrial heritage.
For general inquiries related to the North Lanarkshire area, which includes Old Monkland, the official website is northlanarkshire.gov.uk. The general phone number for North Lanarkshire Council is +44 345 143 0015.

