Boardwalk by the River – Falls of Clyde (Waterfalls) loop from New Lanark WHS

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Boardwalk by the River – Falls of Clyde (Waterfalls) loop from New Lanark WHS

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Boardwalk by the River – Falls of Clyde (Waterfalls) loop from New Lanark WHS

01:41

6.01km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 32 m for 101 m

Customers only

After 5.88 km for 101 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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798 m

Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre

Highlight • Waterfall

Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre is now open daily, 10:00-16:00 - but check the Scottish Wildlife Trust website before visiting.

You can find interactive displays for kids, loads of information about the reserve and its wildlife and a board with latest sightings, as well as video footage of some local animals!

You can also sit down and watch the river from the centre - we spent 15 min watching a family of mallards from the window.

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1.13 km

Boardwalk by the River

Highlight • Trail

There is an abundance of wildlife and plants to see along the boardwalk. Very accessible and there are benches dotted along the walk.

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1.50 km

Stone Cottage and Wildlife Garden

Highlight • Settlement

The wildlife garden is a great place to stop and spot little creatures, great for the kids.

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1.87 km

View of Corra Linn Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the best views of a waterfall in Scotland. An enjoyable walk from the visitor centre, you can’t miss it, plenty of space to view and safety railing.

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2.44 km

River Clyde

Highlight • Forest

2.93 km

Falls of Clyde (Waterfalls)

Highlight • Waterfall

Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve is famous for stunning waterfalls and scenic woodland. Over 100 bird species have been recorded in the reserve, as well as Daubenton’s bats, badgers, otters, and many insect species. For more information, visit: scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/falls-of-clyde.

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