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

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.

We hope to see you here soon!

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Upcoming Events at Scottish Wildlife Trust: Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre

Luxury Badger Safari

9th June 2020

Be escorted by the Falls of Clyde Ranger in their 4x4 on this Luxury Badger Watch to within 5 minutes of the sett!

Family Badger Watch

20th June 2020

Join the Scottish Wildlife Trust Rangers for an evening guided walk following the clues to a secret sett, learning about badgers as we go!

Luxury Badger Safari

27th June 2020

Be escorted by the Falls of Clyde Ranger in their 4x4 on this Luxury Badger Watch to within 5 minutes of the sett!

Family Badger Watch

30th June 2020

Join the Scottish Wildlife Trust Rangers for an evening guided walk following the clues to a secret sett, learning about badgers as we go!

Badger Watch

4th July 2020

View badgers, bats and other nocturnal creatures on a Badger Watch organised by the Falls of Clyde Rangers!

Luxury Badger Safari

7th July 2020

Be escorted by the Falls of Clyde Ranger in their 4x4 on this Luxury Badger Watch to within 5 minutes of the sett!

Luxury Badger Safari

18th July 2020

Be escorted by the Falls of Clyde Ranger in their 4x4 on this Luxury Badger Watch to within 5 minutes of the sett!

Family Badger Watch

21st July 2020

Join the Scottish Wildlife Trust Rangers for an evening guided walk following the clues to a secret sett, learning about badgers as we go!

Badger Watch

25th July 2020

View badgers, bats and other nocturnal creatures on a Badger Watch organised by the Falls of Clyde Rangers!

Family Badger Watch

1st August 2020

Join the Scottish Wildlife Trust Rangers for an evening guided walk following the clues to a secret sett, learning about badgers as we go!

Badger Watch

4th August 2020

View badgers, bats and other nocturnal creatures on a Badger Watch organised by the Falls of Clyde Rangers!

Luxury Badger Safari

8th August 2020

Be escorted by the Falls of Clyde Ranger in their 4x4 on this Luxury Badger Watch to within 5 minutes of the sett!

Badger Watch

15th August 2020

View badgers, bats and other nocturnal creatures on a Badger Watch organised by the Falls of Clyde Rangers!

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