Hairmyres Hospital short loop

Walks, Scotland, South Lanarkshire
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Hairmyres Hospital short loop

East Kilbride West Ward, South Lanarkshire

by getoutdoorslanarkshire

  • 35 minutes / 2.3km
  • 5

An easy walk around the Hairmyres Hospital site, East Kilbride West Ward, South Lanarkshire

  • Refreshments
  • Child friendly
  • Public transport
  • Parking

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Map preview for Hairmyres Hospital short loop
  1. The walk starts at the main entrance to the hospital. This walk takes about half an hour so is ideal if you are taking a quick break.

    Step 1: The walk starts at the main entrance to the hospital. This walk takes about half an hour so is ideal if you are taking a quick break.

  2. Walk down to Strathtay Avenue, the main vehicle access to the hospital and turn right. Take a moment to notice the tall silver birch trees.

    Step 2: Walk down to Strathtay Avenue, the main vehicle access to the hospital and turn right. Take a moment to notice the tall silver birch trees.

  3. Follow the road round past Kilbride Hospice looking out for their colourful horse statue on the hill.

    Step 3: Follow the road round past Kilbride Hospice looking out for their colourful horse statue on the hill.

  4. Notice the great trees on your right.

    Step 4: Notice the great trees on your right.

  5. There's a park on your left as you head down Strathtay Ave. Take the path through the park for some additional time in nature and a sit down

    Step 5: There's a park on your left as you head down Strathtay Ave. Take the path through the park for some additional time in nature and a sit down

  6. Step 6: Take the path round the red blaes pitch and MUGA to get back onto Strathtay Avenue.

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