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Clyde Walkway
Clyde Walkway
	Corra Linn above New Lanark
Length	65 km (40 mi)
Location	Central Scotland
Established	2005
Designation	Scotland's Great Trails
Trailheads	Partick station, Glasgow 55°52′12″N 4°18′32″W / 55.870°N 4.309°W; Bonnington Linn, New Lanark 55°38′49″N 3°46′12″W / 55.647°N 3.77°W
Use	Hiking
Elevation gain/loss	720 metres (2,360 ft) gain
Sights	River Clyde

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55°43′58″N 3°52′50.96″W / 55.73278°N 3.8808222°W / 55.73278; -3.8808222

The Clyde Walkway is a foot and mountain bike path which runs from Glasgow, Scotland, to just above the UNESCO World Heritage Site of New Lanark. The path runs close to the River Clyde for most of its length. It was completed in 2005, and is now designated as one of Scotland's Great Trails by NatureScot.^[1] The route is 65 kilometres (40 mi) long, and combines rural sections on the upper Clyde in South Lanarkshire, including the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve and the Falls of Clyde, with urban walking through the centre of Glasgow.^[2] About 155,000 people use the path every year, of whom about 7,750 undertake multi-day journeys including those covering the entire route.^[3]

Route of the path

Glasgow to Cambuslang Bridge

This section, which is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) long, starts at Partick station (which is on a railway line from Glasgow Central station) and proceeds on the north bank of the River Clyde to Cambuslang Bridge. The bridge is a short distance from Cambuslang railway station. The path passes by a number of other long distance paths, including the Glasgow to Inverness National Cycle Route, the Kelvin Walkway and paths to Edinburgh, Irvine and Greenock. The path passes a number of sites of interest.

Cambuslang Bridge to Strathclyde Country Park

For most of this section the path stays close to the River Clyde. It passes Bothwell Castle, David Livingstone Centre, the remains of Craighead Viaduct, Raith Haugh Nature Reserve and Bothwell Bridge Lido. After crossing Bothwell Road at the Lido the path used to return to the side of the river, but since the Raith Interchange upgrade now shares the cycle paths over the interchange and under the M74 in to Strathclyde Park. This section of the path ends at the Watersports Centre in Strathclyde Country Park. The nearest railway station is approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) away at Motherwell on both the West Coast Main Line and Argyle Line. This section is 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) in length.

Strathclyde Country Park to Cardies Bridge

This section, which is 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) long, follows the north bank of the River Clyde (apart from a short section at the end) through open country. It passes the Avon Walkway which can be followed to Chatelherault Country Park. The section ends at Cardies Bride which is 5.1 kilometres (3.2 mi) from the closest train station at Wishaw.

Cardies Bridge to Crossford

This 10 km (6.2 mi) section runs through attractive open countryside. This part of the Clyde Valley was famous for its orchards and greenhouses. Many remain, though few of the orchards are still in commercial production. The path passes the well preserved 16th century Craignethan Castle. This section ends at the village of Crossford. There are bus services to Lanark, and to Hamilton. The nearest railway station is approximately 5.6 kilometres (3.5 mi) away, uphill at Carluke.

Crossford to New Lanark

This section, which is 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) long, is arguably the most attractive section of the path. The path proceeds through open country along the banks of the River Clyde. It first passes Stonybyres Hydroelectric Station. This was built in 1927. The falls here are 21 m (69 ft) high and migrating salmon and sea trout cannot get any higher up the river. After passing Lanark (founded 1180) the path enters the UNESCO World Heritage village of New Lanark. The village and mills were built in the 18th century to harness the power of the River Clyde to process cotton. It is now a restored industrial village in a rural setting. Beyond the village the path enters the Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve and passes the Bonnington Hydroelectric Station, and the remaining three Falls of Clyde. The most spectacular of these is the 28 m (92 ft) high Corra Linn.

The path ends in open countryside at the top fall, Bonnington Linn, where there is a dam to divert water to the power station. Lanark railway station is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from New Lanark. The station is one of the termini of the Argyle Line.

References

^ ^a ^b "Trails". Scotland's Great Trails. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
^ "Clyde Walkway". Scotland's Great Trails. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
^ "Scotland's networks of paths and trails: key research findings" (PDF). Scottish Natural Heritage. August 2018. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 September 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2018.

South Lanarkshire Council, Leisure & Recreation Department. The Clyde Walkway.

External links

Clyde Walkway Official Website
Clyde Walkway guide and maps on Walkhighlands
Annotated map of the Clyde Walkway Archived 27 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine

[sgt-1] "Trails". Scotland's Great Trails. Retrieved 18 August 2018.

[sgt2-2] "Clyde Walkway". Scotland's Great Trails. Retrieved 18 August 2018.

[3] "Scotland's networks of paths and trails: key research findings" (PDF). Scottish Natural Heritage. August 2018. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 September 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2018.

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+The '''Clyde Walkway''' is a foot and mountain bike path which runs from [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]], to just above the [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]] of [[New Lanark]]. The path runs close to the [[River Clyde]] for most of its length. It was completed in 2005, and is now designated as one of [[Scotland's Great Trails]] by [[NatureScot]].<ref name=sgt>{{cite web|url=http://www.scotlandsgreattrails.com/trails/|title=Trails|publisher=Scotland's Great Trails|accessdate=2018-08-18}}</ref> The route is {{convert|65|km|mi}} long, and combines rural sections on the upper Clyde in [[South Lanarkshire]], including the [[Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve]] and the [[Falls of Clyde (waterfalls)|Falls of Clyde]], with urban walking through the centre of Glasgow.<ref name=sgt2>{{cite web|url=http://www.scotlandsgreattrails.com/trail/clyde-walkway/|title=Clyde Walkway|publisher=Scotland's Great Trails|accessdate=2018-08-18}}</ref> About 155,000 people use the path every year, of whom about 7,750 undertake multi-day journeys including those covering the entire route.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nature.scot/sites/default/files/2018-09/Research%20Consolidation%20Report.pdf|title=Scotland's networks of paths and trails: key research findings|publisher=Scottish Natural Heritage|date=August 2018|accessdate=2018-09-26|page=5|archive-date=26 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170343/https://www.nature.scot/sites/default/files/2018-09/Research%20Consolidation%20Report.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>
-The '''Clyde Walkway''' is a foot and mountain bike path which runs from [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]], to just above the [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage]] village of [[New Lanark]]. The path runs close to the [[River Clyde]] for most of its length. It was completed in 2005.
 == Route of the path ==
+===Glasgow to Cambuslang Bridge===
+This section, which is {{convert|15|km|mi}} long, starts at [[Partick station]] (which is on a railway line from [[Glasgow Central railway station|Glasgow Central station]]) and proceeds on the north bank of the River Clyde to [[Cambuslang]] Bridge. The bridge is a short distance from [[Cambuslang railway station]]. The path passes by a number of other long distance paths, including the Glasgow to Inverness [[National Cycle Network|National Cycle Route]], the [[Kelvin Walkway]] and paths to [[Edinburgh]], [[Irvine, North Ayrshire|Irvine]] and [[Greenock]]. The path passes a number of sites of interest.
+===Cambuslang Bridge to Strathclyde Country Park===
-'''Glasgow to Cambuslang Bridge''' (9.5 miles/15 kilometres) – this section starts at [[Partick station]] (which is on a line from [[Glasgow Central railway station|Glasgow Central station]]) and proceeds on the north bank of the River Clyde to [[Cambuslang]] Bridge. The bridge is a short distance from [[Cambuslang railway station]]; which is on the line from Glasgow to Lanark (Lanark Station is approximately {{convert|1.5|mi|km}} from New Lanark). The path passes by a number of other long distance paths, including the Glasgow to Inverness National Cycle Route, the [[Kelvin Walkway]] and paths to [[Edinburgh]], [[Irvine, North Ayrshire|Irvine]] and [[Greenock]]. The path passes a number of sites of interest.
+For most of this section the path stays close to the River Clyde. It passes [[Bothwell Castle]], [[David Livingstone]] Centre, the remains of Craighead Viaduct, [[Raith Haugh Nature Reserve]] and [[Bothwell Bridge Lido]]. After crossing Bothwell Road at the Lido the path used to return to the side of the river, but since the Raith Interchange upgrade now shares the cycle paths over the interchange and under the M74 in to Strathclyde Park.  This section of the path ends at the Watersports Centre in [[Strathclyde Country Park]]. The nearest railway station is approximately {{convert|1|mi|km}} away at [[Motherwell railway station|Motherwell]] on both the [[West Coast Main Line]] and [[Argyle Line]]. This section is {{convert|14|km|mi}} in length.
+===Strathclyde Country Park to Cardies Bridge===
-'''Cambuslang Bridge to Strathclyde Country Park''' (8.75 miles/14 kilometres) – for most of this section the path stays close to the River Clyde. It passes [[Bothwell Castle]], [[David Livingstone]] Centre, the remains of Craighead Viaduct and [[Raith Haugh Nature Reserve]]. This section of the path ends at the Watersports Centre in [[Strathclyde Country Park]]. The nearest railway station is just over one mile (1.6&nbsp;km) away in [[Motherwell]]. The station is on the Glasgow-Lanark line.
+This section, which is {{convert|14|km|mi}} long, follows the north bank of the River Clyde (apart from a short section at the end) through open country. It passes the Avon Walkway which can be followed to [[Chatelherault Country Park]]. The section ends at Cardies Bride which is {{convert|3.2|mi|km|order=flip}} from the closest train station at [[Wishaw railway station|Wishaw]].
+===Cardies Bridge to Crossford===
-'''Strathclyde Country Park to Cardies Bridge''' (8.75 miles/14 kilometres) – this section follows the north bank of the River Clyde [apart from a short section at the end] through open country. It passes the Avon Walkway which can be followed to Chatelherault Country Park. The section ends at Cardies Bride which is {{convert|3.2|mi|km}} from the closest train station in Wishaw. However, a half hourly bus service operates between Wishaw and Larkhall on the A71 passing the Walkway 150 metres before Cardies Bridge (First Group Service 242){{Citation needed|date=July 2007}}.
+This {{convert|10|km|mi|abbr=on}} section runs through attractive open countryside. This part of the [[Clyde Valley]] was famous for its orchards and greenhouses. Many remain, though few of the orchards are still in commercial production. The path passes the well preserved 16th century [[Craignethan Castle]]. This section ends at the village of [[Crossford, South Lanarkshire|Crossford]]. There are bus services to Lanark, and to [[Hamilton, South Lanarkshire|Hamilton]]. The nearest railway station is approximately {{convert|3.5|mi|km|order=flip}} away, uphill at [[Carluke railway station|Carluke]].
+===Crossford to New Lanark===
-'''Cardies Bridge to [[Crossford, South Lanarkshire|Crossford]]''' (6.25 miles/10 kilometres) – this section runs through attractive open countryside. This part of the [[Clyde Valley]] was famous for its orchards and greenhouses. Many remain, though few of the orchards are still in commercial production. The path passes the well preserved 16th century [[Craignethan Castle]]. This section ends at the village of Crossford. There are bus services to Lanark, and to [[Hamilton, South Lanarkshire|Hamilton]]. The nearest railway station is an approximately {{convert|3.5|mi|km}} walk [most of it uphill] away in Carluke. The station is on the Glasgow-Lanark line.
+This section, which is {{convert|11|km|mi}} long, is arguably the most attractive section of the path. The path proceeds through open country along the banks of the River Clyde. It first passes Stonybyres Hydroelectric Station. This was built in 1927. The falls here are {{Convert|21|m|ft|abbr=on}} high and migrating salmon and sea trout cannot get any higher up the river. After passing [[Lanark]] (founded 1180) the path enters the UNESCO World Heritage village of [[New Lanark]]. The village and mills were built in the 18th century to harness the power of the River Clyde to process cotton. It is now a restored industrial village in a rural setting. Beyond the village the path enters the [[Falls of Clyde (waterfalls)|Falls of Clyde]] Nature Reserve and passes the Bonnington Hydroelectric Station, and the remaining three Falls of Clyde. The most spectacular of these is the {{Convert|28|m|ft|abbr=on}} high [[Corra Linn]].
+The path ends in open countryside at the top fall, Bonnington Linn, where there is a dam to divert water to the power station. [[Lanark railway station]] is approximately {{convert|1.5|mi|km}} from New Lanark. The station is one of the termini of the [[Argyle Line]].
-'''Crossford to New Lanark''' (6.75 miles/11 kilometres) – this is probably the most attractive section of the path. The path proceeds through open country along the banks of the River Clyde. It first passes Stonybyres Hydroelectric Station. This was built in 1927. The falls here are 21 metres high and migrating salmon and sea trout cannot get any higher up the river. After passing [[Lanark]] [founded 1180] the path enters the UNESCO World Heritage village of [[New Lanark]]. The village and mills were built in the 18th century to harness the power of the River Clyde to process cotton. It is now a restored industrial village in a rural setting. Beyond the village the path enters the [[Falls of Clyde (waterfalls)]] Nature Reserve and passes the Bonnington Hydroelectric Station, and the remaining three Falls of Clyde. The most spectacular of these is the 28 metre high Corra Linn.
-The path ends in open countryside at the top fall, Bonnington Linn, where there is a dam to divert water to the power station. Walkers who wish to return to Glasgow should follow the path back to New Lanark, where they can either catch a bus to Lanark, or walk approximately {{convert|1.5|mi|km}} to Lanark Station for a direct train to Glasgow. New Lanark has a three star hotel, the New Lanark Mill Hotel, and a youth hostel operated by the [[Scottish Youth Hostels Association]].
-== Photographs ==
-<gallery>
-Image:NewlanarkNL06.jpg|<center>New Lanark from the walkway.
-Image:ClydeWalkway01.jpg|<center>Clyde walkway between Kirkfieldbank and Crossford.
-Image:ClydeWalkway08.jpg|<center>Clyde walkway near Crossford.
-Image:ClydeWalkway18.jpg|<center>Bridge at Kirkfieldbank.
-Image:ClydeWalkway24.jpg|<center>The Stonebyres Power Station dam.
-Image:ClydeWalkway27.jpg|<center>The walkway near Stonebyres.
-Image:ClydeWalkway29.jpg|<center>Stonebyres Power Station.
-Image:Corra Linn falls clyde.JPG|<center>Corra Linn in the autumn.
-Image:Corra Linn clyde.JPG|<center>The natural amphitheatre below Corra Linn.
-Image:DundaffLinn.jpg|<center>Dundaff Linn at New Lanark in winter.
-Image:BonningtonLinn.JPG|<center>Bonnington Linn.
-Image:Bonnington hydroelectic power station.JPG|<center>Bonnington hydroelectric power station.
-Image:Bonnington Hydroelectric power station pipes.JPG|<center>The pipes supplying water from the Clyde to Bonnington hydroelectric power station.
-Image:Bonnington pavilion detail 2.JPG|<center>The ruins of the Hall of Mirrors or Bonnington Pavilion overlooking Corra Linn.
-Image:Bonnington iron bridge river clyde.JPG|<center>The old iron bridge at the Bonnington Falls.
-Image:Falls of Clyde bench.JPG|<center>A bench on the walkway in the Falls of Clyde nature reserve.
-</gallery>
 == References ==
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+{{commons category|Clyde Walkway}}
-*[http://www.northlan.gov.uk/leisure+and+tourism/sports+activities/cycling/clyde+walkway.html Walk and cycle route - the Clyde Walkway]
+*[https://www.visitlanarkshire.com/things-to-see-and-do/walk-or-cycle-clyde-walkway/ Clyde Walkway Official Website]
 *[http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/glasgow/clyde-walkway.shtml Clyde Walkway] guide and maps on Walkhighlands
-*[http://www.communitywalk.com/map/12467#121;0010755.2nRC6-4.@QX0 Annotated map of the Clyde Walkway]
+*[http://www.communitywalk.com/map/12467#121;0010755.2nRC6-4.@QX0 Annotated map of the Clyde Walkway] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927173551/http://www.communitywalk.com/map/12467#121;0010755.2nRC6-4.@QX0 |date=27 September 2007 }}
-*[http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/scotland/swscot/timetables/timetable.php?day=1&source_id=2&service=242&routeid=1291253&operator=10&source=sp First Group Bus timetable (Service 242)]
+{{Long-distance footpaths in the United Kingdom}}
+{{authority control}}
-[[Category:Visitor attractions in Glasgow]]
+[[Category:Tourist attractions in Glasgow]]
-[[Category:Visitor attractions in South Lanarkshire]]
+[[Category:Tourist attractions in South Lanarkshire]]
 [[Category:Cambuslang]]
-[[Category:Long-distance footpaths in Scotland]]
+[[Category:Scotland's Great Trails]]
 [[Category:Mountain biking venues in the United Kingdom]]
 [[Category:Cycleways in Scotland]]
+[[Category:Partick]]
+[[Category:Glasgow Green]]
+[[Category:Bridgeton–Calton–Dalmarnock]]
+[[Category:Bothwell and Uddingston]]
+[[Category:Blantyre, South Lanarkshire]]
+[[Category:Motherwell]]
+[[Category:River Clyde]]
+[[Category:Clydesdale]]
+[[Category:Lanark]]
+[[Category:2005 establishments in Scotland]]

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