Chapelton
Place in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.712, -4.098 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NS 68 48 |
| Population: | 650 |
| Dialling code: | 01357 (Strathaven) |
Chapelton in South Lanarkshire, Scotland is a small rural hamlet set among rolling farmland on the edge of the Southern Uplands and the wooded lanes of the Clyde Valley. The name reflects a historic chapel at the heart of the settlement and the area still shows traditional stone cottages, farmsteads and old boundary walls that speak to a long local history.
Life in Chapelton is shaped by agriculture and a close community spirit, with many people working on nearby farms or commuting to larger towns; walkers and birdwatchers appreciate the quiet lanes and fields. The village retains a modest, close‑knit character typical of rural Lanarkshire, with occasional local events and practical amenities within easy reach rather than any large tourist development.
Postcode districts covering Chapelton
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Paisley 15.9 miles25.6 km
- East Kilbride 5 miles8 km
- Hamilton 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Cumbernauld 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Kilmarnock 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Coatbridge 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Airdrie 11.8 miles19 km
- Falkirk 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Irvine 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Motherwell 7 miles11.2 km
- Rutherglen 8.6 miles13.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Strathaven Place 2.5 miles4 km
- Avondale and Stonehouse Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Glassford Place 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Hamilton West and Earnock Ward 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Quarter Place 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Hamilton South Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Hamilton Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Stonehouse Place 4.5 miles7.3 km
- East Kilbride South Ward 4.5 miles7.3 km
- East Kilbride Central South Ward 4.6 miles7.4 km
- East Kilbride East Ward 4.7 miles7.5 km
- East Kilbride Central North Ward 4.8 miles7.8 km
Example postcodes in Chapelton
ML10 6SB, ML10 6SS, ML10 6RJ, ML10 6UJ, ML10 6RY, ML10 6RU, ML10 6SD, ML10 6RA, ML10 6RX … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Hamilton Central Railway Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
- East Kilbride Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
Hotels near Chapelton Ad
- Strathaven Hotel 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Crossbasket Castle 5 5 miles8.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Hamilton 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park 3 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Radstone Hotel 3 6 miles9.6 km
- The Parkville Hotel 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Torrance Hotel 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Best Western Motherwell Centre Moorings Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Busby Hotel 3 8.1 miles13 km
- Ramada by Wyndham East Kilbride 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
Schools in Chapelton
- Chapelton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Muirburn Estate 2.7 miles4.3 km
- New Douglas Park Stadium 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Hamilton Park Racecourse Recreation 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Fir Park Stadium 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Hampden Park Stadium 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Stonebyres Estate 10.2 miles16.3 km
- The Lee Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Celtic Park Stadium 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Cliftonhill Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Gartsherrie House Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Lanfine Estate 11 miles17.8 km
- People's Palace Museum 11 miles17.8 km