Glasgow Guide Glasgow Visitor Guide - Colin Baxter

City of Glasgow

 Chatelherault Country Park
Scotland's Highlands & Islands - Rough Guide Scotland - Rough Guide


Photographs of Chatelherault Country Park

 at Hamilton in central Scotland

The Hunting Lodge in Chatelherault Country Park

The Hunting Lodge in Chatelherault Country Park

Chatelherault Country Park is at Hamilton

on the outskirts of Glasgow in central Scotland.

The name is derived from the town of Châtellerault

in France

from the title Duc de Châtellerault

held by the Duke of Hamilton.

The country park surrounds the hunting lodge
 of the old Hamilton Palace.




The Hunting Lodge in Chatelherault Country Park

The Hunting Lodge in Chatelherault Country Park





Map of Chatelherault Country Park

Map of Chatelherault Country Park

There are extensive walkways
 through the forests of the park
and alongside the River Avon
flowing through the park




Map of Chatelherault Country Park

Map of Chatelherault Country Park

showing walkway

alongside the River Avon




The White Bridge over the River Avon in Chatelherault Country Park

The White Bridge over the River Avon

 in Chatelherault Country Park.

The Avon is a tributary of the River Clyde.

The Avon joins the Clyde

 at Strathclyde Country Park


The Duke's Bridge over the River Avon in Chatelherault Country Park

The Duke's Bridge

 over the River Avon

 in Chatelherault Country Park



Aerial view of The Duke's Bridge over the River Avon in Chatelherault Country Park

Aerial view of The Duke's Bridge

 over the River Avon

 in Chatelherault Country Park




The ruins of Cadzow Castle above the River Avon in Chatelherault Country Park

The ruins of Cadzow Castle

above a gorge on the River Avon

 in Chatelherault Country Park

Cadzow Castle was constructed between 1500 and 1550.

 The town of 
Hamilton was formerly known as Cadzow

 until renamed in honour of the 1st Lord Hamilton.

 The ruin is a category B listed building

 and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.





Two of the Ancient Cadzow Oak Trees in Chatelherault Country Park

Two of the Ancient 500 years old

Cadzow Oak Trees

in Chatelherault Country Park

Remnants of a medieval hunting park.




The Duke's Monument in Chatelherault Country Park

The Duke's Monument

in Chatelherault Country Park





The Old Avon Bridge

The Old Avon Bridge



The Old Avon Bridge

The Old Avon Bridge





Road Bridge over the Avon

Road Bridge over the Avon





Railway Bridge above weir on River Avon

Railway Bridge above weir

 on River Avon






Railway Bridge above weir on River Avon

Railway Bridge above weir

 on River Avon





Gazebo - Lord Gavin's Temple in Dalzell Park

The Hunting Lodge

 in Chatelherault Country Park


Campsie Fells and The Hamilton Mausoleum from Chatelherault Country Park

Campsie FellsGlasgow

and The Hamilton Mausoleum

 from Chatelherault Country Park





Sculptures in Chatelherault Country Park

Sculptures in Chatelherault Country Park





Aerial view of Chatelherault Lodge

 Aerial view of Chatelherault Lodge




Map and Route Description for Baron's Haugh & Dalzell Estate

The Hamilton Mausoleum

 at Strathclyde Country Park

The Mausoleum was the resting place

 of the family of the Dukes of Hamilton.

It was built in the grounds

of the now-demolished Hamilton Palace.


Map and Route Description of Walk around Chatelherault Country Park

Map and Route Description of Walk

 around Chatelherault Country Park



Map of Cycle Run around Chatelherault Country Park

Map of Cycle Run

around Chatelherault Country Park



CHATELHERAULT COUNTRY PARK CYCLE RUN - DESCRIPTION:-


Location: South Lanarkshire
Map: OS Landranger 64 or country park map .
Distance: 5 miles ( 8km )
Time: 1 hour
Terrain: hilly, steps; path

Chatelherault Country Park, lying just to the south of Hamilton, is easily accessible and ideal for getting away from it all. This mountain bike route follows a trail through attractive woodland in the Avon gorge. An unavoidable large flight of steps will exercise your arms.
From the car park cycle past the excellent visitor centre and continue downstream for 300m before turning left at a sign for the Cadzow Oaks. Cross the Duke’s Bridge over the Avon Water to soon see the ruins of Cadzow Castle before reaching the 500-year-old gnarled oaks. An Iron Age earthen fort can also be seen here.
Continue above the gorge on the Green Bridge Trail. The gorge is home to a surprisingly healthy selection of wildlife, which includes otters.
The woods also have populations of badger, roe deer, mink and colourful jays.
Pedal on to descend and cross the Green Bridge, followed by a long ascent up a flight of steps. Once completed the return crosses flatter terrain as the path runs above the gorge and by Riccarton Golf Course.
Follow the signs back to the visitor centre by the imposing Chatelherault house. Built more than 250 years ago to a William Adam’s design for the Duke of Hamilton as his hunting lodge, its unusual name is derived from the French town of Chatellerault, as the title Duc de Chatellerault was bestowed on the nobleman.





Map and Route Description of Cycle Run between Strathclyde Country Park and Chatelherault Country Park

Map and Route Description of Cycle Route

between Strathclyde Country Park

and Chatelherault Country Park

Chatelherault Park Gallery Photo Gallery :: Falls of Clyde Gallery Photo Gallery :: Clyde River Walkway Photo Gallery

<< Back : Glasgow Parks : Next >>



Glasgow Index :: Scotland Index :: Scotland Walks

Glencoe | Ben Nevis | Knoydart | Isle of Skye | Isle of Arran | The West Highland Way

The Eastern Highlands | The Central Highlands | The Southern Highlands | The NW Highlands


Adventure Travel : Worldwide Mountaineering : Site Index

fb icon  google+ icon Linkedin icon  twitter








Guide Books & Maps - Scotland:-


Western Scotland & the Western Isles OS Road Map Northern Scotland OS Road MapSouthern Scotland OS Road MapGlasgow Popular Hills - Map




  

Glasgow - A Portrait  Wee Book of Glasgow  Glasgow from the Air  Glasgow - No Mean City  Lost Glasgow  Glasgow - The Real Gorbals Story    

Glasgow Visitor Guide - Colin Baxter Itchy Insider's Guide to Glasgow Glasgow Footprint Pocket Guide Glasgow Insight Pocket Guide Glasgow Guide Pub Companion Glasgow Scotland's Highlands & Islands - Rough Guide Scotland - Rough Guide

Glasgow Insight Pocket GuideCollins Street Map of GlasgowGlasgow: Then & NowThey belonged to Glasgow Phillips Street Atlas of Glasgow & West Central Scotland Glasgow: The Photographic Atlas100 Hillwalks around Glasgow 50 Walks in Glasgow & SW Scotland

Visit Scotland - Touring Guide Scotland: Where to Stay - Hotels & Guest Houses Scotland: Where to Stay - Bed & Breakfast Rough Guide ScotlandScottish Highlands & Islands - Rough Guide Scotland - Lonely PlanetScotland's Highlands & Islands - Lonley Planet Great Glasgow StoriesGlasgow & Surroundings - Insight Guide

West Highland Way: Official GuideWest Highland Way: Rucksac ReadersWest Highland Way: TrailblazerThe West Highland WayWest Highland Way: Footprint MapWest Highland Way - Map West Highland Way - Map West Highland Way Wet Highland Way - Official Guide

Munro Almanac The High Mountains of Britain and Ireland The Munros: Scottish Mountaineering Club The Isle of Skye The Isle of Arran Wilderness Walks Ski Mountaineering in Scotland

More Wilderness Walks 50 Best Routes on Skye and Raasay Skye - W.A.PoucherMagic of the Munros Mountaineering in Scotland and Undiscovered Scotland by W.H.MurrayA Long Walk on the Isle of Skye

Classic Climbs - Central & Southern Highlands The Isle of Arran Lonely Planet, Walking in ScotlandPathfinder Guide: Skye and NW Highlands WalksPathfinder Guide: Fort William and Glen Coe Walks Rambler's Guide: Ben Nevis and Glen Coe50 Best Routes on Skye and Raasay - Chris Townsend








Song of the Clyde





Song of the Clyde

Google Analytics







Google Analytics

extremetracking
 eXTReMe Tracker


extremetracking
Sitelock caingram.com
SiteLock
Sitelock
Sitelock caingram.info
SiteLock
Sitelock