Little Earnock

Settlement in Lanarkshire

Scotland

Little Earnock

Minor road near Earnockmuir Farm A good viewpoint on a clear evening. The pylons carry circuits from the grid substation on the left. During WW2 a Searchlight Battery was located near the white building on the right of the road, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/360118/neilsland" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/360118/neilsland">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — Minor road near Earnockmuir Farm Credit: wrobison

Little Earnock is a residential area located in the South Lanarkshire region of Scotland. Situated within the larger town of Hamilton, it is nestled in a peaceful and picturesque setting. The area is known for its quiet streets, green spaces, and close-knit community.

The housing in Little Earnock primarily consists of well-maintained and modern detached and semi-detached houses, making it an attractive place for families and professionals looking for a peaceful suburban lifestyle. The area offers a mix of owner-occupied and rental properties, with a range of sizes and styles to suit different needs.

Residents of Little Earnock can enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings, with several parks and open spaces nearby. The nearby Chatelherault Country Park offers stunning views, walking trails, and a visitor center, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and leisurely walks. Additionally, the area benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to the M74 motorway and Hamilton West train station, making it convenient for commuters.

The local amenities in Little Earnock include a selection of shops, supermarkets, and restaurants, catering to the everyday needs of residents. For more extensive shopping and leisure options, the town center of Hamilton is just a short drive away.

Overall, Little Earnock offers a tranquil and family-friendly place to call home, with its attractive housing, natural surroundings, and convenient location within the greater Hamilton area.

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Little Earnock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.763427/-4.073445 or Grid Reference NS7054. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road near Earnockmuir Farm

A good viewpoint on a clear evening. The pylons carry circuits from the grid substation on the left. During WW2 a Searchlight Battery was located near the white building on the right of the road, see Link

wrobison

Path through Dykehead Wood

A woodland on an area with old quarry workings and an old lime kiln. The path is a Right of Way.

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Pylons near Muttonhole Road

A high viewpoint above Hamilton looking towards the tower blocks in Motherwell.

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Hamilton from the air

The Jock Stein Sports Centre Link

is in the foreground, New Douglas Park (home of Hamilton Academicals FC) is at the top.

Thomas Nugent

The Jock Stein Centre from the air

Jock Stein MBE was the Manager of Celtic FC, the first British team to win the European Cup (1967). He was born at nearby Burnbank. See also NS6163 : Jock Stein statue at Celtic Park.

Thomas Nugent

Electricity sub-station at Muttonhole Road, by Hamilton

Gordon Brown

Road and fields near Dykend

The blades of the wind turbines of the Blantyre Muir Wind Farm visible in the distance.

Gordon Brown

SP Networks Transformer Station off Muttonhole Road

Gordon Brown

Muttonhole Road closed

Taken at the crossroads where Muttonhole Road meets Meikle Earnock Road, this shows Muttonhole Road currently closed until 16 November for Scottish Water purposes.

Alec MacKinnon

New bridge over an old railway track

The walk/cycle path on the route of the old Hamilton to Strathaven railway passing under Highstonehill Road.

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Start of the walk/cycle path at Wellhall Road, Hamilton

The walk/cycle path to Meikle Earnock Road on the route of the old Hamilton to Strathaven railway.

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Westerpark Avenue, Hamilton

A road to the new housing developments on the outskirts of Hamilton.

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Hillhouse Road, Hamilton

At the junction with Udston Road.

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Hamilton, Eddlewood

A fine looking gastro pub.

Robert Murray

New Douglas Park from the air

The Home of Premier League team Hamilton Academicals FC, better known as Hamilton Accies Link

. Holy Cross High School is in the top left corner.

Thomas Nugent

Greenfield Social Club, Hamilton

Built on the site of the old Wellhall Colliery. The old railway track to the colliery followed the line of the road and continued to a station in Hamilton. Some parts of it are now used as a walk/cycle path.

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