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of the most impressive attractions at New Lanark in Scotland is the Falls of Clyde,
a stunning waterfall 85 feet high. The waterfall was immortalised by
William Wordsworth who called it the Clyde's "most majestic daughter".
| | | Visit a range of woods for animals such as Badger and Deer
plus stunning song spectacles from woodland birds. | | | - If you go down to the woods today, you'll enjoy deer
stalking, bird watching and woodland walks.
| | | Falls
of Clyde - Visitor Guide | Address: | New
Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Ìý Plus New Lanark World Heritage Site South
Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML11 9DB | Postcode
| ML11 9DB | Ordnance
Survey ref: | OS grid reference NS875426 | Telephone: | Falls
of Clyde - 01555 665262 Heritage Centre - 01555 661345 | e-mail | fallsofclyde@swt.org.uk | Leaflet: | | Key attractions: |
Peregrine viewing. Watch live CCTV footage of the Peregrines in the visitor
centre. Ìý Badger watching. Bat watches. Visitor centre. Guided walks.
Falls of Clyde. Remains of Corra Castle. New Lanark historic mill and town nearby.
| Essential kit: | Binoculars
to watch Newts and birds. Take an O/S map with you as the Forestry Commission
say that people frequently get lost - it's a big place. | Best
times for nature watching: | Peregrine
watchpoint - April-June. Mid May is a great time to visit when the Peregrines
are raising chicks. | Access: | Variable
terrain - steep in places. Ìý Good wheelchair access to the visitor
centre but access is limited to the adjacent Falls of Clyde reserve. An upgrade
of access will take place in the coming years - contact the ranger service for
more details - 01555 665262. | Getting
there: | Located one mile south of
Lanark, off the A73. Follow signposts for New Lanark World Heritage Site. Bus
service from Lanark hourly. | Opening
times: | The reserve is open daily 8am-8pm
year round. The visitor centre is open daily between March-December (except Christmas
Bank Holidays) 11am-5pm. | Charges: | Adults
£3; Children under 16 free; Concessions £2. Guided walks and wildlife
watches from £4. Badger watching - £6 for adults, £3 for kids. |
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