Wildlife reserves · Scottish Lowlands
Clyde Walkway
In or near Kirkfieldbank.
The Clyde Walkway is a foot and mountain bike path which runs from Glasgow, Scotland, to just above the UNESCO World Heritage Site of New Lanark. The path runs close to the River Clyde for most of its
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Carluke · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Clyde Walkway, the nearest railway station is Carluke, located 2 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is ML8 5HD.
About
The Clyde Walkway is a foot and mountain bike path which runs from Glasgow, Scotland, to just above the UNESCO World Heritage Site of New Lanark. The path runs close to the River Clyde for most of its length. It was completed in 2005, and is now designated as one of Scotland's Great Trails by NatureScot. The route is 65 kilometres (40 mi) long, and combines rural sections on the upper Clyde in South Lanarkshire, including the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve and the Falls of Clyde, with urban walking through the centre of Glasgow. About 155,000 people use the path every year, of whom about 7,750 undertake multi-day journeys including those covering the entire route.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Clyde Walkway is a foot and mountain bike path which runs from Glasgow, Scotland, to just above the UNESCO World Heritage Site of New Lanark. The path runs close to the River Clyde for most of its length. It was completed in 2005, and is now designated as one of Scotland's Great Trails by NatureScot. The route is 65 kilometres (40 mi) long, and combines rural sections on the upper Clyde in South Lanarkshire, including the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve and the Falls of Clyde, with urban walking through the centre of Glasgow. About 155,000 people use the path every year, of whom about 7,750 undertake multi-day journeys including those covering the entire route.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 55.7328, -3.8808
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML8 5HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
- Established
- 2005
- Nearest railway station
- Carluke — 2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Clyde Walkway (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clyde Walkway?
- Clyde Walkway is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML8 5HD).
- What is Clyde Walkway?
- The Clyde Walkway is a foot and mountain bike path which runs from Glasgow, Scotland, to just above the UNESCO World Heritage Site of New Lanark. The path runs close to the River Clyde for most of its
- How do I get to Clyde Walkway?
- The nearest railway station is Carluke, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML8 5HD.
- When was Clyde Walkway built?
- Built or established in 2005.
- Is Clyde Walkway free to visit?
- Yes, Clyde Walkway is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clyde Walkway?
- The nearest railway station is Carluke, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML8 5HD.
- Are dogs allowed at Clyde Walkway?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.