The Falls of Clyde — Attraction in Scotland

Lovely place to visit an have a walk around with spectacular views, as long as you don’t need a wheelchair, that’s the reason for my 3 stars....not a wheelchair friendly environment even though it stipulates a disable sign, to get to the Falls from the disable parking was down hill over some cobbles not a comfortable journey for the person in the wheelchair, plus to get to the Falls you had to walk along a path with stone chips, then up some steps to a narrow path, so that was a no go for a start. The cafe was another up hill battle the disable entrance and for wheelchair, prams an buggies you needed to push up quite a steep ramp - that’s the negative part. The staff were very helpful and informative at the information centre, if you wanted to visit any of the buildings you will need to purchase a ticket. There is a well stocked shop with very expensive items next to the café. The café has hot food, soup, sandwiches and then an array of cakes, tray bakes and scones with self service tea and coffee machines......had a lovely day out, unfortunately...

The hike and falls themselves were beautiful. I loved the boardwalk path, which had signs explaining the various wildflowers, their names and historical uses. The hike itself was great, there were a few steeper sections with stairs but overall a gentle hike, and lots of places to stop and take pictures and rest or have a quick snack if you brought one. Once you get to the top of the trail, you can continue a very short distance to the viewpoint, and head back where you came from, or continue down the path for another 3.6miles to get into nearby Falkirkshire, which, if you're walking back into Lanark, does mean you have to walk up a VERY steep hill. Quite accessible by train and bus, or walking from the train if weather permits.

My only complaint is that there were no maps of the paths and trails themselves. Which was frustrating as I was trying to find a castle ruin on the other side of the river, and the markers sent me in a huge circle, with no sign...

Quite a strenuous walk at times if you do the whole thing, make sure you wear decent walking shoes or boots, saw people attempting walks in trainers, not good! The paths obviously get wet at times and can be a little slippery. The scenery and viewpoints are quite spectacular. Quite a few benches dotted along the way. A few steeper climbs, not for those with limited mobility and whilst some of the climbs are via steps these are high in places and having longer legs is a bonus! You can choose to return the same way or take the alternative way back which leads you past some ruins of the once gracious buildings which dotted the route like the Hall of Mirrors, a helpful leaflet is available free from the visitor centre which gives a lot of information on the falls and the walking route etc. If you get to the end just past the weir is a good viewpoint before you make...