This reserve is famous for its spectacular waterfalls, historic visitors and scenic woodland walks. Over 100 bird species have been recorded including dipper, raven and kingfisher. Daubenton’s bats can be spotted feeding over the river in the evenings. Badgers forage in the undergrowth and otters are sometimes seen along the riverbank.
- The reserve has a network of paths, including the top section of the Clyde Walkway
- The Falls of Clyde is part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve.
Address: Falls of Clyde, New Lanark ML11 9DB
Why visit?
Highlights include:
- Regular evening badger watches and wildlife-themed events throughout the year
- Beautiful woodland riverside walks straight from the visitor centre to the reserve
- Interactive toys and games – including badger facts and wildlife crafts
- Learn all about the history of Falls of Clyde on the Victorian self-guided trail
Best time to visit?
- Jan to Mar for otters
- May to Aug for Badger Watches
- Apr to Aug for woodland wildflowers
- Sep to Nov for Autumn colour and fungi
Visit for:
- birdwatching
- woodlands
- grasslands
- wildflowers
- geology
- scenery
- mammals
- archaeology
Other information
- Events
Find out what events are taking place at Falls of Clyde in the coming months by clicking the button below.
There’s a lot to love about dippers, and the Falls of Clyde is a great place to watch these river specialists in action, as visitors have discovered this summer. (more…)
To mark Bog Day 2021, we take a closer look at Cander Moss, one of our reserves in Lanarkshire, where we are working to improve the health of this important habitat. (more…)
June brings out the early summer wildflowers at the Falls of Clyde. Here are five to spot on your next visit to the reserve. (more…)
May is a terrific time to spot wildflowers at the Falls of Clyde. Here are five more lesser-known species to get familiar with. (more…)
Do you know your woodland wildflowers? Now is a great time to brush up on your species ID and track the changing season as nature bursts back into life. (more…)
As spring arrives, many of us will be getting out into the countryside. Keep in mind a few things to make sure you enjoy the Falls of Clyde safely. (more…)
Regular guest blogger and wildlife photographer Daryl Smith shares some facts about the spiders in your home, and explains why you may have seen a lot more of them in recent weeks. It is that time of year again, when we notice a rapid influx of huge spiders in our homes. Whether you have seen one scurrying across your living room floor, sitting on the bedroom curtains or trapped in the kitchen sink almost all of us will have came…
This week, local photographer and regular guest blogger Daryl Smith takes a look at a bird we now often take for granted…the buzzard. (more…)