Hairmyres Hospital short loop

Walks, Scotland, South Lanarkshire

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Notice the great trees on your right.

    Step 4: Notice the great trees on your right.

  • 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

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

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