Top Picks – Woodland Walks
July 3, 2020
Take a look at my top picks for woodland walks across Scotland! … More Top Picks – Woodland Walks
Category: South Lanarkshire
Walk 117 – Cleughearn Forestry Walk, Whitelee Windfarm – 2.9 miles
March 5, 2017
A pleasant walk around one of the quieter areas of forestry within the UK’s largest onshore windfarm. Starting at the parking area just off Ardochrig Road (near Strathaven), you soon find yourself on a mossy track through the trees. In this area it is possible to spot jay, bullfinch, merlin, peregrine, roe deer, and occasionally goldeneye ducks on the ponds! … More Walk 117 – Cleughearn Forestry Walk, Whitelee Windfarm – 2.9 miles
Walk 90 – The Falls of Clyde, New Lanark – 3.7 miles
October 1, 2016
Best experienced after a period of sustained rainfall, this section of the River Clyde is pretty spectacular. Starting in the historical village of New Lanark, the track forms the last section of the Clyde Walkway and is basically a woodland walk with viewpoints to the waterfalls along the river. There are some steep hilly sections with steps. There is a new kids play park in the village which is quite unique so well worth a visit. … More Walk 90 – The Falls of Clyde, New Lanark – 3.7 miles
Walk 83 -Traverse of Whitelee Windfarm: Ardochrig to Visitor Centre – 15.3 miles
July 31, 2016
This route shows off the scale and diversity of Whitelee, the UK’s largest onshore windfarm. It crosses from one side of the site to the other, passing through it’s less visited areas, many of which are rich in forestry. You will stand on the highest point in East Renfrewshire (Corse Hill), visit a WWII hurricane crash site, pass an active quarry, and even visit a memorial enclosure! Keep a lookout for dragonflies, small birds, woodland mammals and birds of prey. … More Walk 83 -Traverse of Whitelee Windfarm: Ardochrig to Visitor Centre – 15.3 miles
Walk 64 – Tinto Hill – 4.2 miles
June 3, 2016
A good one if you are new to hill-walking thanks to the well-trodden footpath from start to finish. Proper hiking boots essential as track is made from loose broken stone. Lovely views of Lanarkshire and beyond on a clear day! Watch out for the nettles at the car park gate! … More Walk 64 – Tinto Hill – 4.2 miles
Walk 65 – Lanark Loch Circuit- 1 mile
June 3, 2016
An easy loop around the beautiful man-made Lanark Loch. There is a large play park and other activities for the kids as well as toilet facilities and a kiosk (seasonal) beside the car park. The footpath around the loch is ideal for bikes and buggies and you can also reach Lanark Moor Cycle Trail from here. … More Walk 65 – Lanark Loch Circuit- 1 mile
Walk 54 – Glengavel Reservoir to Darvel – 10 miles
May 15, 2016
This walk begins at the tranquil and picturesque Glengavel Reservoir and goes via Bankend Rig Windfarm to end near Randoldcoup Bridge in Darvel. It is a challenging walk mainly due to the distance covered but as the landscape is so varied there is lots to keep you entertained. The terrain ranges from no path at all to quiet country roads. You will be rewarded with views across to Loudoun Hill, Whitelee Windfarm and Isle of Arran on a clear day. You will also cross over the humble beginnings of the Avon Water which runs into the River Clyde when it eventually reaches Hamilton! … More Walk 54 – Glengavel Reservoir to Darvel – 10 miles
Walk 7 – James Hamilton Heritage Park – 0.7 miles
January 12, 2016
A lovely short walk around the lake at James Hamilton Heritage Park, East Kilbride, with an excellent path. It is also pretty safe for kids thanks to the large boulders which have been placed all around the lake acting as a barrier and preventing anyone from getting too close to the water. There are plenty of benches all around and a lovely cafe. … More Walk 7 – James Hamilton Heritage Park – 0.7 miles
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