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Cuningar Loop

Westthorn · 19 miles

The former water-supply meander on the River Clyde has been reshaped into a woodland park that offers a range of outdoor pursuits. Situated on the boundary between Rutherglen in South Lanarkshire and the Glasgow City area, the site lies directly east of Dalmarnock and is closest to the town of Westthorn. In the early nineteenth century the Glasgow Water Company secured an act to draw water from the Clyde, and a series of reservoirs—designed under the direction of Thomas Telford and James Watt—were built to lift water to a secondary store on Sydney Street. After the Victorian Loch Katrine aqueduct took over supply in the 1850s, the area fell into disuse until a mid-2010s regeneration turned the derelict land into a public park, overseen by South Lanarkshire Council. Visitors can follow riverside boardwalks, climb on purpose-placed boulders, or ride the BMX track that runs alongside the water. A children’s play area includes a zip-line “flying fox”, while several public-art installations, including a 23-metre sculpture by Steuart Padwick, add visual interest. The footbridge completed in 2016 links the western side of the park with the Legacy Village in Dalmarnock and joins the Clyde Walkway and National Cycle Route 75, providing easy access for walkers and cyclists. A common green space accommodates events, and a weekly parkrun has been held since March 2025. Admission is free and facilities are maintained by the council.

March Stone - Mousemill

Kirkfieldbank · 1.2 miles

Boundary stone of the Royal Burgh of Lanark

Clyde Valley Family Park

Birkhill · 1.9 miles

A whole day out for the whole family to play together. Visit facebook for more information.

Strathaven Castle

Strathaven · 9.9 miles

part of the ruins of Strathaven castle

Pillars

Douglas Park Cottages · 11 miles

Pillars from Orbiston House Entrance (c.1800)

McAnulty Park

Springwells · 13 miles

McAnulty Park officially opened on 2nd March 2007 by Councillor Jim Handibore. Named in honour of Andrew (Andrea) McAnulty for his dedication to imprivong conditions for miners and for his service to the community of Blantyre