The Clyde Walkway Is a Partnership Venture Based on 5 Co-Operation and Agreement

Thanks to The Clyde Walkway is a partnership venture based on 5 co-operation and agreement. North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire and Glasgow City Councils would like to acknowledge the help and support of the many agencies and organisations involved in its development, management and promotion, including: Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Natural Heritage, The Big Lottery, Sustrans, The Forestry Commission, The Paths for All Partnership, Strathclyde European Partnership, Scottish Power, Scottish Wildlife Trust, VisitScotland, The Glasgow & Clyde Valley Green Network Partnership. We would also like to thank, in particular, the many individual landowners along the route who have given their support and co-operation to the project. The Clyde Walkway Crossford to

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Produced for Community and Enterprise Resources by Communications and Strategy. 027182/Feb16 The Clyde Route description and features of interest Walkway If you are joining the Clyde Walkway at Crossford village the route starts at the entrance to the Valley International Park visitor and garden centre, access to which Crossford to is on the right-hand side of the B7056 Braidwood Road immediately adjacent to Falls of Clyde, Crossford Bridge . The path follows New Lanark the riverbank through woodland to a suspension footbridge across the river. Alternatively you can gain access to the In short... Clyde Walkway by walking along the Clyde Valley Tourist Route, A72 Lanark From Crossford village in the heart Road, towards Lanark, for approximately of the Clyde valley the Clyde Walkway 500 metres from the centre of the village runs for 8 miles, through orchard country and cross the river at the car park on and spectacular wooded gorges, the left hand side of the road, by way to New Lanark UNESCO World Heritage of Carfin Footbridge . The Victorian Village and the natural wonder of the wrought iron suspension footbridge was Falls of Clyde. built as part of the Carfin Estate which once occupied the northern bank of the river at this point. Little now remains of the estate buildings From the bridge a link paths provides other than the stables and walled garden access to the spectacular Cartland Craig’s which now form part of the visitor and and Cleghorn Glen woodlands which garden centre. From the footbridge form part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands the route continues upstream on a National Nature Reserve. From the reserve well defined path through woodland there are link routes back to Lanark. and alongside fields to Stonebyres Hydro-Power Station , the first of two Beyond Stonebyres Falls the Clyde electricity generating stations built on Walkway continues along the north bank 1927 to harness the power of the Clyde. of the river for a short distance before crossing to the opposite bank by way of At 21 metres Stonebyres Linn is the the bridge at the power station weir. first natural barrier to migrating salmon The route continues along the tarmac weir and sea trout on the Clyde and prevents access road before rejoining the A72 at fish reaching the waters of the upper Kirkfieldbank village. Continue through the Clyde. At this point a pleasant diversion village on the roadside pavement before can be made through the village of re-crossing the river at Clydesholm Bridge Nemphlar to the A73 and the visually which was built between 1695 and stunning Cartland Bridge . Built in 1699. From the bridge the route continues 1822 it is one of Scotland’s most elegant upstream past the water treatment works structures and best kept secrets. Designed and then uphill onto the single track by the famous engineer Thomas Telford, St Patrick’s Road. Continue along the the bridge rises 39 metres above the bed tarmac road past St Patrick’s Well for of the Mouse Water and is reputed to approximately 400 metres before turning be the highest road bridge in Scotland. right into Castlebank Park . Stonebyre’s Falls

Clyde Gorge, near New Lanark © Photography Jamieson Allan © Photography Jamieson Allan St Patrick’s Lane which is on the left hand The path then ascends a steep flight of side of the road just before the entrance steps, crosses a footbridge and passes to the park provides pedestrian access a cliff top viewing platform giving to the A73 and Lanark town centre. spectacular views of the Clyde and New The historic burgh has many features of Lanark village before emerging onto interests including being the location for New Lanark Road. the meeting of the first Scots parliament in 978 and later in 1297 was where William From New Lanark Road the Walkway Wallace is reputed to have ‘first drawn descends into the village square where sword to free his native land’. there are a variety of visitor amenities and facilities. Although the village was The bus and train interchange is established by David Dale and Richard located on Bannatyne Street at the Arkwright in 1785, it was because of top of the High Street. Robert Owen’s management between 1800 -1825 and his enlightenment In front of Castlebank House the Walkway vision of social and economic reform once again descends back to the banks of that New Lanark is today designated a the Clyde by way of a steep zigzag path World Heritage Site. At the height of through Beech woodland and continues it’s productive period New Lanark was across Braxfield Burn and through conifer Scotland’s largest water powered cotton plantation woods at Braxfield Park 47 . mill with 2,500 people living and working in the village. Today New Lanark is a beautifully restored 18th century industrial village set in a magnificent landscape. New Lanark from viewing platform on the Clyde Walkway Carfin Bridge, Crossford It is also still a living community with many After the power station the route of the local residents continuing to work continues through the woodland to in the village. There are regular bus Corra Linn at 28 metres the largest services between Lanark and New Lanark. of the Falls of Clyde. For centuries the Alternatively from the end of Caithness waterfalls and spectacular gorge scenery Row follow “The Beeches” right of way have attracted and inspired many well turning left onto Hyndford Roasd (A73) to known literary, artistic and historical return to Lanark. figures including William Wordsworth, Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, JMW The Walkway continues through the village Turner and William Wallace. past the Scottish Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre and on to the Falls of Clyde Nature The Walkway continues as far as the Reserve. The reserve which is a constituent weir above Bonnington Linn, the last of part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands the four Falls of Clyde. At this point the National Nature Reserve is being managed route can either be retraced back to New to protect the rich diversity of plants and Lanark, or alternatively a circular route wildlife it contains. The route continues can be followed downstream along the past Bonnington Hydro-Power Station opposite bank of the river (cross to the , the second of the two power stations opposite bank by way of the weir bridge), along the route. Scottish Power has a through the Corehouse estate and past number of ‘open days’ throughout the the ruinous Corra Castle to Kirkfieldbank year when the unimpeded flow of the river where the Clyde Walkway can once again is allowed to cascade over the Falls and be rejoined at Clydesholm Bridge. the impressive spectacle of the river in full spate can be experienced.

Bonnington Linn, Falls of Clyde Everyone has the right to be on most land and inland water providing they act responsibly. Your access rights and responsibilities are explained fully in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. When you are in the outdoors • take personal responsibility for you own actions and act safely; • respect peoples privacy and peace of mind; • help land managers to work safely and effectively; • care for the environment and take you’re litter home; • keep you dog under proper control; • take extra care if you are organizing an event or running a business

For more information visit www.outdooraccess-scotland.com where you can download the Scottish Outdoor Access Code ebook for your phone, Kindle, tablet or computer. New Lanark Corra Castle and Corra Linn Responsibility

Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code by acting in a courteous and responsible manner and avoid damaging or disturbing the natural heritage of the area. Please respect the fact that much of the land through which the Clyde Walkway passes is privately owned and is a working landscape.

Some sections of the Clyde Walkway pass close to or through areas of natural hazard such as cliffs, deep and fast flowing water, steeply sloping and uneven ground. Please keep to the path and ensure that children and dogs are kept under close control. Stay safe and enjoy your visit.

If you need this information in a another language or format, please contact us to discuss how we can best meet your needs. Phone: 0303 123 1015 Email: [email protected] © Photography Jamieson Allan The Clyde Walkway Crossford to Falls of Clyde, New Lanark the basics Key to Maps: Car: Ordnance Survey Crossford, Kirkfieldbank, Explorer Series No343: Nemphlar, Castlebank symbols Motherwell and Park, New Lanark Coatbridge No335: Lanark and Tinto Hills Users: Ordnance Survey The following user Landranger Series No72: information is indicative of Upper Clyde Valley, Biggar the facilities available either and Lanark on or close to the route of the Clyde Walkway. Length: Please phone the relevant 13 km / 8 miles Access Officer for more detailed local information. Start: Crossford Foot: Crossford - Finish: Falls of Clyde, New Lanark Falls of Clyde, New Lanark Wheelchair: Falls of Clyde Where to get on: (part of only) Please phone Scottish Public transport: Wildlife Trust - Bus route linking Phone: 01555 665262 Crossford with Lanark Lanark Railway Station useful contacts

Craignethan Castle SWT Falls of Clyde www.historic-scotland.gov.uk Nature Reserve Phone: 01555 860364 Visitor Centre, Dyeworks, First Glasgow Travel New Lanark ML11 9DB www.firstgroup.com www.swt.org.uk Phone: 0141 420 7600 Phone: 01555 665262

New Lanark Travel Line Scotland Conservation Trust www.travelinescotland.com www.newlanark.org Phone: 0871 200 22 33 Phone: 01555 661345 United Clyde Scotrail Angling Association www.scotrail.co.uk www.ucapaltd.com Phone: 0344 811 0141 Phone: 01698 382479

South Lanarkshire Council Visit Lanarkshire (Access Officer) www.visitlanarkshire.com www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk Phone: 0303 123 1020 VisitScotland, Lanark Information Centre South Lanarkshire www.visitscotland.com Countryside Ranger Service Phone: 01555 668249 (Chatelherault Country Park) Phone: 01698 426213