Scottish Wildlife Trust: Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre

The Scottish Wildlife Trust Falls of Clyde and Visitor Centre is nestled in the Clyde Valley and is part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve.

About Scottish Wildlife Trust: Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre

	The Dyeworks New Lanark Mills, Lanark ML11 9DB
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This woodland reserve is famous for its spectacular waterfalls and woodland trails, badgers, dippers, kingfishers and the occasional otter!

Our unmanned Visitor Centre is open daily from 10am to 4pm. It is the perfect starting point for a taking a walk on the reserve with interactive displays and the Rangers most recent wildlife sightings.

We have five waymarked woodlands walks of varying lengths which lead you around the reserve. Our most famous waterfall is only a 30 minute walk away along our magnificent riverside boardwalk.

Entry is free for Scottish Wildlife Trust members. Non-members we ask for £3 admission.

We run events throughout the year including Badger Watches from May to August, Hedgehog House Building Workshops, Family Woodland Adventures and many other events suitable for all ages.

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Join the Scottish Wildlife Trust at the Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre for Elf School... a calm, cosy festive workshop designed for families who prefer a gentler start to Christmas week!

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