Name: Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve
Rating: 5.0

Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve

Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre, New Lanark, Lanarkshire, ML11 9DB, Scotland

1-90 Years

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Description

The Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve is a stunning natural reserve known for its spectacular waterfalls and scenic woodland surroundings. Located near New Lanark, it offers a peaceful escape filled with wildlife and natural beauty. It is a perfect destination for nature lovers, families, and outdoor explorers.

Visitors can enjoy riverside woodland walks leading to impressive waterfalls, while spotting wildlife such as kingfishers, otters, badgers, bats, and over 100 bird species. Activities include exploring the interactive visitor centre, following the Victorian self-guided trail, joining wildlife events like badger watches, and taking part in children’s activities such as pond dipping and animal tracking. The reserve also offers scenic walking routes and educational experiences about local wildlife and history.

Entry is free for members, while non-members are asked to pay a £3 donation, with parking at New Lanark costing £3.

The experience offers a peaceful and immersive connection with nature and wildlife. With its waterfalls, trails, and engaging activities, it provides a memorable day out. It is a great place to explore, learn, and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

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Features

This reserve is famous for its spectacular waterfalls, historic visitors and scenic woodland walks. Over 100 bird species have been recorded including dipper, raven and kingfisher. Daubenton’s bats can be spotted feeding over the river in the evenings.
Badgers forage in the undergrowth and otters are sometimes seen along the riverbank. Also known as “The Hawks”, The Falls of Clyde Wildlife Watch group arranges a variety of fun activities and events for children aged 5 to 14 years, children under 8 need to bring an adult.
Our nature loving group meet monthly (normally the first Saturday of the month) at Falls of Clyde and do loads of different outdoor activities like pond dipping, badger watching, animal tracking, tree adopting and lots of fun and games along the way.

What to see

Regular evening badger watches and wildlife-themed events throughout the year
Beautiful woodland riverside walks straight from the visitor centre to the reserve
Interactive visitor centre – including badger camera footage and wildlife facts and games
Learn all about the history of Falls of Clyde on the Victorian self-guided trail

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Members: FREE
Non-members are asked to pay a £3 donation on entry.
Please note that New Lanark charge £3 parking.

Pricing URL: https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/falls-of-clyde/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre is open daily 10 am -4pm

Address: Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre, New Lanark, Lanarkshire, ML11 9DB, Scotland

Post Code: ML11 9DB

Council: South Lanarkshire

County: Lanarkshire

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, signposted from all major routes.
The main entry to the reserve is at New Lanark village. 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. The reserve is always open during daylight hours.