Falls of Clyde

Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley

The reserve stretches along both sides of the Clyde gorge, from the historic village of New Lanark southwards to Bonnington Weir. As well as the spectacular waterfalls from which it takes its name, fringing the gorge on both sides is a mosaic of woodland, both ancient natural and modern mixed plantation. Pleasant riverside walks lead through the reserve and provide fantastic views of the waterfalls. The site is part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve, a SSSI, SAC and part of the World Heritage Site.

Best time to visit:

April to June for breeding peregrine falcons
May to August: flowering plants.
September to November for fungi

Visit for:

Birdwatching
Archaeology
Mammals
Scenery
Geology
Wildflowers
Grasslands
Woodlands

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Woodlands Leaflet

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Access

Information
From New Lanark Car Park, walk down into the village, through the iron gates and down the steps to the right of the New Lanark visitor centre. Turn left and follow the road down to the Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre and then up a series of steps onto the reserve
Directions
The Falls of Clyde reserve lies approximately 1 mile south of the town of Lanark, and is reached through the historic village of New Lanark, which is signposted from all major routes. From Glasgow, take either the A72 or A744; from Edinburgh, take A743; from Ayrshire and the South, take the A70 junction 12 of the M74. By rail, regular trains leave Glasgow for Lanark, please telephone for details. From Lanark, a local bus service runs every hour from the railway station to New Lanark.
Restrictions
The reserve has a network of paths, including the top section of the Clyde Walkway; pick up a map at visitor centre. Take great care on the reserve as the path is steep in places, close to the gorge edge and the river. Visitor Centre opening times: March to December 11.00 am to 5.00 pm; January and February 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm. Admission charge to the interactive exhibition.

Visitor information

Opening Times
Open daily: March – December from 11.00 am – 5.00 pm. January and February from 12 noon – 4.00 pm. Closed 25 & 26 December and 1 & 2 January.
Contact Number
01555 665262
Contact Email
fallsofclyde@swt.org.uk
Admissions
Adult: £2
Child:
Concessions: £1
Groups:
Family: £4 (2 adults & up to 4 children)
Member: FREE

Reserve location

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OS Landranger Map: 71
OS Grid Reference: NS881423
Latitude: 55.66131407
Longitude: -3.77894726
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Lanark (1 miles)