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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.
Waterfall Days at the Falls of Clyde
The last few years have seen low rivers levels on the planned Waterfall Day dates, so rather than fix two weekends for Waterfall Days, we will now advertise all the days that the Power Station is closed for maintenance; normally available a month in advance, so keep an eye here for the dates as they become available. You can also check the SWT webcam 4 (July to March) for live pictures from Corra Linn before you visit or click here to be taken to the SEPA Monitoring Station at Hazelbank (updated at 8am every day). If the river level shown is around 2m or above, the Falls will definitely be worth a visit. For the best chance to see Corra Linn and Bonnington Linn at their most spectacular, even with the Hydroelectric Power Station operating, we recommend that you come to the reserve within a day of heavy rain, especially if the ground is already wet. Please call the Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre on 01555 665262 for any further information.
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
Other Information:
The Falls of Clyde Management Plan Summary Consultation
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Upcoming Events
- Fungal Foray Guided walk
Date: Saturday, 25 September 2010 - Fungal Foray Guided walk
Date: Saturday, 23 October 2010
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: 50p
Concessions: £1
Groups:
Family: £4 (2 adults & 2 children)
Member: FREE
Reserve location
OS Grid Reference: NS881423
Latitude: 55.66131407
Longitude: -3.77894726
Download the reserve map
Lanark (1 miles)
