Fall for Nature in New Lanark
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Please help Falls of Clyde by making a donation today. Text “Fall13 £2” to 70070 to donate now. All texts are free Fall for Join us today! and 100% of your donation goes to helping protect and preserve this amazing wildlife reserve. You can help to support our vital Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre nature in work protecting Scotland’s wildlife. New Lanark South Lanarkshire ML11 9DB T 01555 665 262 E [email protected] • Free entry to all our visitor centres and reserves @TheFallsOfClyde New Lanark • Subscription to Scottish Wildlife magazine • Free copy of our Exploring Reserves guide Airdrie (M8) A73 • Invitation to exclusive talks and events A706 Edinburgh (A70) Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk for A743 A72 LANARK more information or call 0131 312 7765. Hamilton (M74) A73 Abington & M74 N New Lanark World Heritage Site You might also like to visit … Visitor centre Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre Each spring, ospreys arrive here from west Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2011 Africa. The observation hide offers stunning views of the ospreys rearing their chicks. By car Special provision One mile (1.6 km) south of Lanark, off The visitor centre is wheelchair friendly. Interactive displays in the centre tell the the A73. Follow brown signs for New An induction loop is fitted. Education story of Lowes and its wildlife – otters, red Lanark World Heritage Site. The Falls of activities are available for school groups. squirrels and much more. Clyde Visitor Centre is located within A Dunkeld PH8 0HH T 01350 727 337 the village of New Lanark. Follow the Admission* badger signs to the Dyeworks building. Admission per person £3.00 E [email protected] Members FREE @SWTLowesRanger By train and bus Access to the reserve FREE Train and bus station located in Lanark. Montrose Basin Visitor Centre Regular bus from Lanark to New Lanark Hire the ‘Clyde Room’ (Service SPT 135). at the Falls of Clyde Combines the sights and sounds of birds such Whether for workshops, classes or as kingfishers, ducks and geese, and mammals Opening times birthday parties this new, versatile including seals and otters, with a host of child- Open daily 10am-4pm space is available for group bookings friendly activities in the 4* visitor centre. (Opening times over the Christmas from £40. Set within New Lanark and boasting idyllic views onto the River A Montrose DD10 9TA T 01674 676 336 period may vary, check website Clyde. Call us for details! E [email protected] for details.) @MontroseBasinSWT * The visitor centre is unmanned and an honesty box is in operation. For information on places to scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Harbourside House 110 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6NF visit near you, visit our website: T 0131 312 7765 E [email protected] Falls of Clyde The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland (no. SC040247). It is also a Scottish registered charity (no SC005792). Cover image © Ronald W Weir. Peregrine © Neil Aldridge. Kingfisher, badger © Darin Smith. Osprey © A D Johnson. Woodland walk, waterfall on inside Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit pages © Ida Maspero. Other photos ©Scottish Wildlife Trust. Leaflet is printed on FSC accredited stock. Falls of Be inspired at Falls of Clyde Clyde Bonnington Linn Part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands Visitor Centre National Nature Reserve lyde Bonnington Weir ver C LIVE VIDEO FOOTAGE Ri of waterfalls and Waterfalls and woodlands Clyde walkway -5k there and back ( red water symbol) woodland trail - 3k Full loop ( blue leaf symbol) wildlife. Watch the Enjoy a woodland walk and Corehouse trail - 2.5 k (yellow castle symbol) Peregrine watch site Bonnington trail - 3k ( purple woodpecker symbol) peregrines from (March–June) spectacular waterfalls. Explore our atmospheric West Lodge the reserve with one of woodland-themed our self-guided trails, available centre. from the reserve and our website. Corra Linn PEEK INSIDE our giant Corra Castle Peregrine falcons bat booth. Check out Key The best views of nesting the ranger’s seasonal Corehouse peregrine falcons in Britain. nature displays and Bus stop Bonnington Pavilion Follow the Peregrine spotter sheets. Toilet Hydroelectric Trail to our viewing station, open Mar-Jun. OBSERVATION Refreshments Riv WINDOW er C ly Looking out onto Viewpoint de Badgers Mill Weir the River Clyde – Historic structure Experience the thrill of see otters, dippers badger watching. Join the Parking and kingfishers. ranger for an evening or enjoy Wildlife watching VIP treatment on a Luxury SELF-GUIDED Falls of Clyde Badger Watch. Book today! Visitor Centre TRAILS Trails Pick up one of our New Lanark What’s on World Heritage Site self-guided trail Clyde walkway (5 km there and back) Highlights include our monthly leaflets from the children’s nature club and year Woodland trail (3 km full loop) visitor centre. round family events. Visit our Corehouse trail (2.5 km) Facebook page, website or BIRTHDAY PARTIES 0m 500m visitor centre to find out more. Wildlife-themed Bonnington trail (3 km) birthday parties with our ranger – £10 per child..