Chapelton: Golf, Walks and Church History

Chapelton offers a range of options for your trip: golf, walks and church history. Your planned focus can help you choose a destination. The historical record spans religious presence dating back to the 16th century and the merger of two churches in 1930.

Walks and routes

The “Chapelton Village walk and the Quaker Burial ground” is considered a short, easy walk for people of all abilities. This rating offers an initial indication; however, trail conditions can change. Before setting out, check the current situation if the condition of the trail is important to your plans.

On “The Millenium Stone – Chapelton”, a 30-metre section runs along the side of the busy A726. The route then follows quiet, narrow side roads and passes a few fields. Road conditions and trail markings can change; check the current route before setting out.

The “Chapelton to Nethershields loop” route has an elevation gain of about 157.4 feet. This gives you different criteria to consider when choosing: the village walk’s short and easy rating, the section along the A726, and the approximate elevation gain of this loop. These features relate to different aspects of a route: its general rating, specific course and ascent. This can help you focus on which information matters for your plans.

Golf in Chapelton

Broadlees Golf in Chapelton has a nine-hole golf course. The Broadlees Junior Golf Academy offers golf lessons for children and young people aged five to 16. If golf is one of your travel interests, you can decide whether you are interested in the course or in lessons. Lesson arrangements can change; check the latest details with the provider in advance.

Church and local history

The Quaker Burial Ground in Chapelton dates from 1675 and served the local Society of Friends. The Old Parish Church building on Bents Road in Chapelton opened in 1839; the former United Free Church building dates from 1887. In 1930, the former United Free Church and the village Parish Church were merged into one church. This maintained the village’s religious presence, which dates back to the 16th century.

The religious presence dating back to the 16th century and the dates of individual buildings answer different questions: one describes the village’s historical continuity, while the other describes the building history of the churches mentioned. The “Chapelton and District” war memorial is located in Chapelton Community Hall in Chapelton.

Getting there

Whitelaw Coaches 265 is listed for the connection from Strathaven to Chapelton. Transport details can change; check the current timetable before travelling.

Discover more destinations: Uddingston, Hamilton, Larkhall, Abington, Strathaven, Carluke, Cambuslang, Lanark

For the main travel overview: South Lanarkshire.