Heritage Points Make Your Own Way Site of Haggs Quarry, sandstone was 1 taken to build castle As long as a piece of string... Well known local Trails There are three trails which each contain both daily journeys 2 Site of a former quarry, as seen on OS 1858 map and leisure routes. Try mixing and matching the routes to There are three routes in Glassford which are also used by Make Your Own Way, getting up close to fantastic heritage the community which are; 3 Site of a former quarry, as seen on OS 1858 map and local greenspaces. Round the Newark

www.clydeandavonvalley.org Round the Stanes Total distance: 3.5km 35-70mins 7-18mins 4 Remains of Nichols’ Well at more out find and routes other Explore Total distance: 5.5km 55-110mins 11-28mins A local trail going out of the village centre through Glassford’s

An ambitious adventure route into the Avon Valley, through Conservation Area, through heritage quarry sites to panoramic 5 Former Weavers’ cottages on Miller Street Stonehouse. and fields, woodland and along the river. Discover stunning views views of Glassford’s contemporary energy landscape. It shows

in , Glassford, , Lanark, Glassford, Carluke, in and special historic points in the landscape with their own the progression of this village coming from coal industries to Glassford Village centre in 1835 census had 59 heads heritage rich the with linking whilst cycling and

social and romantic histories. Unique artist-designed stiles, embracing new advances in energy. of families of which 31 were weavers, 19 labourers, walking encouraging project a is Way Your Make

6 gates and resting places have been installed opening up a

2 blacksmiths, a postman, a baker, a grocer, a tailor, Avon and local trails. trails. local and Avon new route to Make Your Way. Terrain: Although mostly road, prepare for grassy or a teacher, a mason and a quarrier

unsurfaced footpaths, wellies advised in wet weather. Stanes trails with links to the the to links with trails Stanes Terrain: Mostly off road, grassy or unsurfaced footpaths, There are two styles which need to be crossed. 7 Site of Bog Well

wellies advised in wet weather. There are some sections Take care if there are livestock in the fields.

White’ll and the Round the the Round the and White’ll where the route is over-grown or styles need to be crossed. Coming from: Glassford or Strathaven.

8 Site of Glassford Castle Round the Yards, Round the the Round Yards, the Round Take care if there are livestock in the fields. To get to: Panoramic views of Glassford, Glassford

Coming from: Glassford or Glassford Mill. Conservation Area, heritage points such as former quarry sites

9 Hallhill House, Grade B listed farmhouse the on Glassford Way Your Make To get to: The River Avon, heritage points such as Glassford and village centre. Stones, remains of Glassford Kirk / Graveyard / Manse, 10 Former Glassford Manse Avonholm House, remains of Muirburn House, Glassford Mill Round the Burnside Total distance: 1.5km 15-30mins 7-18mins Remains of Glassford Kirk—built in 1633, consecrated 11 Round the Yards Taking its name from a local farm this trail takes you through with earth taken from the Old Kirk in Stonehouse Total distance: 1.8km 18-36mins 4-9mins the heritage site of Glassford Castle to Priest’s Burn along Safe, walkable journeys through the neighbourhoods, to and peaceful single track roads. Graveyard, containing historical stones including the 12 from friends houses, through the heart of Glassford’s Covenanter's stone, dedicated to William Gordon of Earlston conservation area and historic high street. Terrain: Although all paved roads there are at times muddy and grassy areas to navigate, particularly as you move down to Historic agricultural land—in 1792 potatoes, turnips and Terrain: pavements on quiet streets and with short sections Priest’s Burn. 13 cabbages were grown for feeding cattle but seldomly of more roughly surface paths Coming from: Glassford. for human consumption Coming from: Home. To get to: Priest’s Burn, heritage points and joining to Round the To get to: Glassford Primary School, Glassford Community White’ll trail. Old burial site, a collection of large and small 19th century Hall, Glassford Parish Church, Glassford play park, burial slabs of people and dogs are arranged around recreational fields, The Steayban Pub and Restaurant, Round the Kittymuir 14 the three east facing ‘ancient' upright slabs. and bus stops. Total distance: 8.5km 1.5-3hrs 18-45mins Yew trees are a hallmark of ancient burial sites, A long looping trail, going out of the village centre down with nineteen found here Round the White’ll Jackson Street on to Hunterlees Road past the old Castle site Total distance: 2.5km 25-50mins 5-13mins and towards Priest’s Burn, then onwards to Kittymuir Farm. Take 15 Tapped Hill, very prominent when viewed from the south Rural walk, named after ‘White Hill’, suitable for all weather a left looping back towards Glassford via Millheugh Road then with outstanding views through the surrounding countryside Plotcock Road; taking a final left onto Craigthronhill Road 16 Love Memorial, ’Elizabeth 1972’ carved into a tree and Avon Valley, connecting to significant and hidden points towards Priest’s Burn (upstream from before) and along of heritage such as the Glassford Stanes. Larkhall Road back into Glassford. Horse Pool, site at the Avon where Stonehouse historically 17 played Glassford at curling Terrain: All on pavements or sections of quiet single Terrain: Although all paved roads most roadsides are grassy or Feedback track roads, keep alert to passing traffic, suitable for muddy and may be difficult to navigate in wet weather. 18 The lowest house topographically in the Parish, Avonholm We’d love to hear your walking and cycling experiences and walking and cycling. Coming from: Glassford. see your photos of these routes – #MakeYourWay Coming from: Home or Glassford Mill (Stonehouse direction) To get to: Priest’s Burn, heritage points or on towards Larkhall. 19 Remains of former private bridge to Stonehouse @clydeavonvalley To get to: Glassford Primary School, Glassford Community Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership Hall, Glassford Parish Church, Glassford play park and 20 Mount Pisgah Cairn, unearthed in 1834 by a local farmer @ClydeAvonValley recreational fields, The Steayban Pub and Restaurant, bus stops, Glassford Mill / River Avon, Glassford Manse Site of Cot Castle, built circa 1500, 21 home to a branch of the Hamilton Family Further Links: - Local trails: www.clydeandavonvalley.org/explore Key - Journey planner: www.travelinescotland.com 22 Former limekilns at site of Cot Castle Make Your Way Extension or shortcut of Distance of area - SLC Locate It map system (via):  installation route (often leading to Site by the Avon where fossils have been found, www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info heritage point, facility or 23 Xmins estimated to be 360-290 million years old - For local heritage: www.clydeandavonvalley.org Community Links walk) Estimated walking time - Outdoor play ideas: www.thewildnetwork.com Wooded area - Rights and responsibilities in ’s outdoors: 24 Site of a Curling Pond Xmins www.outdooraccess-scotland.com No formal path (grassy and Estimated cycling time Glassford Primary School potentially muddy route) 25 Former Glassford Mill for oats and corn, built in 1596 N Gate Site of old tunnel entrance in the direction of M AKE YOUR WAY Village centre area Core paths 26 Glassford Village Make Your Way is funded by Smarter Choices, Smarter Places Fence with stile grant and Heritage Lottery Fund supported Clyde and Avon Community Hall Public right of way 27 Muirburn House ruins Valley Landscape Partnership and delivered by icecream architecture and Systra. 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C 500m As part of the Make Your Way project community Quiet Route to focussed art installations have been introduced at Larkhall nine locations in and around Glassford.

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