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Cycling Route in Motherwell, Scotland, United Kingdom

The Ladywell Way - Motherwell to Forth Road Bridge

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57 km
Distance
312 m
Ascent
371 m
Descent
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About This Route

Great pilgrimage route from Motherwell to Forth Road Bridge and then on to St Andrews  About 60 kilometres starting with quiet roads leading from Mothewell town centre and then out into the countryside onto bleak moorland paths, river tracks, and canals footpaths. Historic gems like William Wallace's cave, Abercorn church and Hopetoun House along the way.  For detailed route descriptions see The Ladywell Way - Motherwell to Hillend The Ladywell Way - Hillend to Avonbridge The Ladywell Way – Avonbridge to Linlithgow The Ladywell Way - Linlithgow to Forth Road Bridge  Part of The Way of St Andrews - For other routes see http://www.thewayofstandrews.com  

This cycling route is ideal for: MTB

You will cycle on the following surfaces: Gravel

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Highlights Along The Route

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Point of Interest

The Ladywell.A well of great antiquity associated with miracles and described in the nineteenth century as 'An ordinary well about 10ft deep, partly covered by flagstones placed over it'. “Motherwell' is probably an earlier alternative name for the well itself.

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Union Canal. This canal, running from Falkirk to Edinburgh, was constructed in the early nineteenth century to bring minerals, especially coal, to Edinburgh

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Joins River Avon Heritage Trail

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