Country parks · Central Scotland
Strathclyde Country Park
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Strathclyde Country Park is a country park located on the outskirts of Motherwell in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, named after the former Strathclyde region of Scotland. It is often commonly referred t
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Motherwell · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Strathclyde Country Park is a country park located on the outskirts of Motherwell in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, named after the former Strathclyde region of Scotland. It is often commonly referred to as Strathclyde Park, or simply The Strathy.
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Strathclyde Country Park is a country park located on the outskirts of Motherwell in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, named after the former Strathclyde region of Scotland. It is often commonly referred to as Strathclyde Park, or simply The Strathy.
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Background
Description
The park covers some 4 km2, centred on the artificial Strathclyde Loch. It is located next to the River Clyde between Hamilton and Motherwell. Strathclyde Park forms what used to be known as the Low Parks of the now demolished Hamilton Palace and still includes buildings associated with the palace. When the loch was created in the early 1970s it involved the flooding of the old mining village of Bothwellhaugh. The park offers many amenities and attractions such as coarse angling, woodland walks, watersports, and a camping and caravanning site. One of Scotland's theme parks, M&D's, is located in the park. Until 1996, the music festival T in the Park was held here. The west side of the park…
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- Coordinates
- 55.7975, -4.0231
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML1 3FT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
- Nearest railway station
- Motherwell — 1.9 km
- Official site
- canmore.rcahms.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Strathclyde Country Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Site of Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Pillars
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Bothwellhaugh Roman Bathhouse
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
Orbiston House
Literary houses · 0.3 km
Bothwellhaugh Roman Fort
Hill forts · 0.5 km
Bothwellhaugh
Vineyards · 1.0 km
M&D's
Theatres · 1.1 km
Amazonia
Zoos & aquariums · 1.1 km
M&D's Theme Park
Theme parks · 1.1 km
Bothwellhaugh Village Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Piper Alpha Memorial
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Netherton Motte
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Strathclyde Country Park?
- Strathclyde Country Park is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML1 3FT).
- What is Strathclyde Country Park?
- Strathclyde Country Park is a country park located on the outskirts of Motherwell in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, named after the former Strathclyde region of Scotland. It is often commonly referred t
- How do I get to Strathclyde Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is Motherwell, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML1 3FT.
- Is Strathclyde Country Park free to visit?
- Yes, Strathclyde Country Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Strathclyde Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is Motherwell, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML1 3FT.