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Shields Road – Eaglesham Ford loop from East Kilbride

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Central Scotland
West Mains

Shields Road – Eaglesham Ford loop from East Kilbride

Moderate

5.0

(2)

16

riders

Shields Road – Eaglesham Ford loop from East Kilbride

01:56

30.8km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.57 km

National Museum of Rural Life

Highlight • Historical Site

Museum with cafe for a wee refreshment

Tip by

7.57 km

Hill of Dripps Wood (limestone workings)

Forest

3

14.2 km

Shields Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Part of a fantastic network of back roads round East Kilbride

Tip by

4

18.9 km

Eglinton Arms

Highlight • Cafe

Very nice cycle friendly coffee stop

Tip by

19.4 km

Cherry Woods

Forest

6

20.6 km

Eaglesham Ford

Highlight • Bridge

Barriers were down today (Aug 2024), but the ford was still passable. That is, as long as you can get your bike past the barrier.

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B

30.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

6.86 km

2.15 km

288 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

14.3 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

22°C

16°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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