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Boardwalk by the River – Falls of Clyde (Waterfalls) loop from New Lanark WHS

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Boardwalk by the River – Falls of Clyde (Waterfalls) loop from New Lanark WHS

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Boardwalk by the River – Falls of Clyde (Waterfalls) loop from New Lanark WHS

01:38

5.82km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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After 32 m for 101 m

Customers only

After 5.69 km for 101 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.11 km

Boardwalk by the River

Highlight • Trail

There is an abundance of wildlife and plants to see along the boardwalk. Very accessible and there are benches dotted along the walk.

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1.48 km

Stone Cottage and Wildlife Garden

Highlight • Settlement

The wildlife garden is a great place to stop and spot little creatures, great for the kids.

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1.84 km

View of the Falls of Clyde

Highlight • Waterfall

All that's left of Corra Castle, a ruined 16th-century castle within the Corehouse Estate near New Lanark, Scotland. It overlooks Corra Linn, one of the four waterfalls which make up …

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1.85 km

View of Corra Linn Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the best views of a waterfall in Scotland. An enjoyable walk from the visitor centre, you can’t miss it, plenty of space to view and safety railing.

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1.89 km

Bonnington Pavilion Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Great views, and great history and story behind the building!

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2.41 km

Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve is famous for stunning waterfalls and scenic woodland. Over 100 bird species have been recorded in the reserve, as well as Daubenton’s bats, badgers, otters, and many insect species. For more information, visit: scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/falls-of-clyde.

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4.29 km

Clyde the Badger Mural — Falls of Clyde

Highlight • Monument

Good photo opportunity

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5.82 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.63 km

729 m

661 m

597 m

204 m

Surfaces

2.55 km

1.27 km

767 m

673 m

344 m

220 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

23°C

16°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Boardwalk by the River – Falls of Clyde (Waterfalls) loop from New Lanark WHS

Boardwalk by the River

Stone Cottage and Wildlife Garden

View of the Falls of Clyde

View of Corra Linn Waterfall

Bonnington Pavilion Ruins

River Clyde

Falls of Clyde (Waterfalls)

Clyde the Badger Mural — Falls of Clyde

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