Cycling in South Lanarkshire

South Lanarkshire includes 4 road cycling routes starting from East Kilbride, Uddington, Lanark, and Biggar. The routes vary in length from 22 km to 117 km, with climbing ranging from 55 m to 762 m. The longest route is the Tweed Cycleway at 117 km with 762 m of climbing. Other routes include the National Cycle Route 74 at 44 km with 251 m climbing and Lanark to Biggar via Hyndford Bridge at 23 km with 174 m climbing.

Routes use a mix of road types, predominantly minor roads (45%) and main roads (23%), with 18% on cycle paths. The gradient is generally moderate with an average of 65% flat sections, 14% climbing, and very little riding with gradients above 5%. The steepest section is 500 m at 14.6%. The paved surface dominates at 97%. Temperature highs average from 5°C in January to 17°C in July and August, with June to August being the best months to ride.