Cowgill Loch and the Nips Road

Walks, Scotland, South Lanarkshire
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Cowgill Loch and the Nips Road

Lamington, South Lanarkshire

by davegraham

  • 1hr 45m / 6.6km
  • 13

Following the old Nips Road up to Cowgill Loch, below Lamington Hill, with return by Baitlaw.

  • Parking
  • Great views
  • Hilly & steep
  • Water feature
  • Wildlife
  • History

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  1. Leave the car park and turn right to pass Lamington Kirk.

    Step 1: Leave the car park and turn right to pass Lamington Kirk.

  2. Pass the Kirk and Primary School and follow the lane ahead

    Step 2: Pass the Kirk and Primary School and follow the lane ahead

  3. Turn right at junction with a small play park on the right.

    Step 3: Turn right at junction with a small play park on the right.

  4. Taking great care, cross the very busy A702 and head up to a small lane between the last 2 houses on the left.

    Step 4: Taking great care, cross the very busy A702 and head up to a small lane between the last 2 houses on the left.

  5. Turn left at the lane and walk up to a large garage where the path swing to the right.

    Step 5: Turn left at the lane and walk up to a large garage where the path swing to the right.

  6. There is an optional short detour here to visit Holy Trinity Chapel.

    Step 6: There is an optional short detour here to visit Holy Trinity Chapel.

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