River Clyde Falls

New Lanark sits snugly against a magnificent stretch of the River Clyde where the rushing waterfalls provided hydropower for the textile looms. It’s a lovely walk on a sunny (or even showery) day with spring wildflowers lining the 5k trail and the chance to see the UK’s prime peregrine falcon nesting site. No wonder Wordsworth, Turner, and Sir Walter Scott all drew inspiration here.