Clyde Walkway, Maudslie Bridge to New Lanark + Falls of Clyde

Join the Glasgow Young Walkers for a low level walk along the fourth (and optionally fifth) stage of the Clyde Walkway.

The fourth stage of the walkway passes through what was once the horticultural centre of Scotland, and leads through several villages before arriving at New Lanark: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/glasgow/maudslie-lanark.shtml

From New Lanark, walkers will have the option to complete the loop around the Falls of Clyde. This will complete the fifth and final stage of the Clyde Walkway: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/glasgow/falls-of-clyde.shtml

Meeting point: Maudslie Castle Gate House
Meeting time: 10.00am
Distance: approx. 12.1 miles (plus up to 1.5 miles if taking public transport)
Ascent: 230m
Duration: 6 hours
Terrain: Mix of tracks and paths; some rougher sections by the river bank

Getting there
By car: Maudslie Bridge is roughly 25 minutes from Glasgow city centre by car. There is limited parking so car share is encouraged. As this is a point to point walk, attendees will need to take public transport back to their cars.

Alternatively, attendees can park at Lanark station and take the 317 bus to the village of Rosebank which is a ten minute walk to the start point.

Public transport: Train from Glasgow Central to Lanark, then the 317 bus to the village of Rosebank. This is a ten minute walk to the start point.

Those who are completing the loop at the Falls of Clyde will have a roughly 25 minute walk back to Lanark station to either collect their cars or take public transport.

I will be taking the train from Glasgow Central to Lanark, and then the 317 bus to Rosebank. I will walk from Rosebank to the starting point. I will walk back to Lanark train station and get the train to Glasgow Central.

This is a moderate walk which is suitable for those with reasonable fitness levels. Please wear suitable walking boots also make sure that you have plenty of food and water with you.