National Cycle Route 756

NCR 756 is a National Cycle route in South Lanarkshire that runs from Rutherglen to East Kilbride.

Route

Shawfield to Cathkin

The route starts at Shawfield, following the Glasgow Road corridor, then passes through Rutherglen town centre. It then runs to the east of Mill Street, passing through Overtoun Park, then climbs up to Cathkin.

Cathkin to Nerston

From Cathkin, the route runs alongside the A749 dual carriageway to Nerston.

Nerston to East Kilbride

From Nerston, the route skirts Kingsgate Retail Park then heads down Mavor Avenue to join the course of an old railway line which it follows towards East Kilbride Village, then ends at the railway station in East Kilbride.

Future Developments

Sustrans has agreed to extend route 756 northwestwards from Richmond Park through Glasgow City Centre along the existing National Cycle Route 75, then incorporate the Glasgow Connect2 route to Kelvingrove Park, then along the Kelvin Walkway/Cycleway as far as the Kelvin Aquaduct where it will meet National Cycle Route 754.

References

• South Lanarkshire Council - article

• Road.cc article

• Evening Times article

• List of National Cycle Network routes