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One 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".

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Visit a range of woods for animals such as Badger and Deer plus stunning song spectacles from woodland birds.

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  • 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.

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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-mailfallsofclyde@swt.org.uk
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Key attractions:

Peregrine viewing. Watch live CCTV footage of the Peregrines in the visitor centre.

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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.

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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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