Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre & Wildlife Reserve
The Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve covers 59 hectares, comprising areas of ancient woodland along both sides of the River Clyde's gorge.
The Clyde flows though the gorge over a series of 4 spectacular waterfalls, from which the reserve takes its name. Corra Linn, the largest of the waterfalls, features an 84 foot drop and was immortalised by William Woodsworth after a visit in 1802 as the "Clyde's most majestic daughter".
The Falls of Clyde is an ancient gorge woodland with spectacular and famous falls. The reserve stretches along both sides of the Clyde gorge, from the historic village of New Lanark southwards to Bonnington Weir. As well as the spectacular falls from which it takes its name, the reserve contains fine examples of oak woodland.
The Scottish Wildlife Trust runs the Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre in New Lanark, containing a shop and exhibition. Particular attention is payed to badger ecology and woodland management. From here, the Ranger Service organises educational events and guided walks on the reserve. These include peregrine viewing, badger watching, children's activity as well as guided walks to look at fungi, flowers, waterfalls and bats.
Contact
Lyndsay
Cook
Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre
New Lanark
South Lanarkshire
ML11 9DB
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1555) 665262
Fax: +44 (1555) 665262
E-Mail: lcook@swt.org.uk
WWW: http://www.swt.org.uk
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