Cycling in Uddington
1 cycling route from Uddington, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom, 44 km, 44 km mapped in all, with up to 251 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (6 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 21 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: Jun to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 44 km
- Biggest day
- 251 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Jun to Aug
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 9% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 21 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Uddington
Uddington serves as the starting point for National Cycle Route 74, spanning 43.6 km through South Lanarkshire. The route connects several settlements, including Cairnhouses, Lesmahagow, Stonehouse, Hamilton, and Uddingston, covering a mix of urban and rural areas. Cycling here presents a mainly paved surface with a small portion of gravel or unpaved roads, accommodating various cycling preferences. Riders can expect 3.8 km on main roads without cycle lanes and benefit from 21 km of designated cycle paths, enhancing safety and variety.
The route includes eight railway stations near its course, providing convenient options for accessing or leaving the ride. Services such as shops or cafés can be scarce, with the longest stretch without facilities being 7.4 km. The elevation gain totals 251 m, with the highest point reaching 220 m, indicating a generally moderate terrain suited to different levels of cyclists.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain features moderate elevation, rising to 220 m with a total climb of 251 m over the route. Gradients are not steep, and the presence of 21 km of cycle paths suggests mostly gentle profiles. The route remains mostly paved throughout, with just over 1% being gravel or unpaved.