Getting There
Northbound route only
Leave the M74 at Junction 10 and at the roundabout take the 1st exit signed Carlisle B7078.
Branch left and turn right onto Milton.
Bear left onto Abbeygreen and then park in the first car park signed on the left hand side, by a medical centre.
Return to M74 Junction 10
Turn right out of the car park. Turn left by the petrol station, signed M74 Glasgow. Merge onto the B7078 to rejoin the M74 northbound.
Lesmahagow town walk
Length of walk: 20-25 minutes
This is a short walk for dogs, on hard surfaced paths ideal for wheelchairs, buggies, and wet days when you don’t want to get your feet too wet.
From the car park, walk diagonally across the well-maintained grassy recreation area to cross a small footbridge. Turn left in the mini-meadow and walk as far as the sports facilities before turning round to return to the car park.
This seems to be a popular space with local dog walkers, and ideal for games with the dog – frizbees and chuckers were much in use on the day we were there.
Facilities
Free car parking. Dog poo bins in car park.
Small town shopping, with bank, grocer and Co-op minimarket.
Audrey’s Coffees café looked the liveliest place in town, with all-day breakfasts, snacks and light meals. There’s also a fish and chip takeaway open 1130-2300 Mon-Fri, and 1600-2200 at weekends.