Rosebank, South Lanarkshire
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Section between Milton-Lockhart and Crossford closed for path repairs; a diversion using minor roads looks possible, but is unlikely to be interesting! (checked December 2024)
This enjoyable section of the Clyde Walkway downstream of the more famous Falls of Clyde can be conveniently completed with the help of a bus route linking the start and finish. The path is nicely varied with woodland and farmland sections as well as the expected riverside stretches. After Crossford village the banks steepen before arrival at Stonebyres Falls. though views are restricted and the flow has sadly been tamed by a hydro scheme which channels most of the water away. Lanark is the attractive market town at the finish, with plenty of options for a well-earned drink.
Chronological photo guide
The Popinjay Hotel 
Gatehouse at Mauldslie Bridge 
River Clyde from Mauldslie Bridge 
Mauldslie Bridge 
Path beyond Mauldslie Bridge 
Inland section around Milton-Lockhart Farm 
Looking back along the Clyde 
Damaged boardwalk section with path alongside 
Sheep 
River before Crossford 
Crossford 
Goats on the line at Clyde Valley Farm Park 
Field section below Nemphlar 
Stonebyres Falls โ obscured by vegetation & affected by the weir above 
Stonebyres weir 
River Clyde at Stonebyres weir 
Clydesholm Bridge 
Lanark High Street
Location
O.S. Grid Reference: NS 806497
GPS coordinates: 55.725849,-3.901884
Finish on High Street (A743), Lanark town centre
Lanark (walk finish) |
Bus to Rosebank (walk start), & from Lanark (walk finish)
Car parks near walk finish โ take the bus to the start (generally hourly โ check times in advance)
Key info
14 km / 9 mi | โฒ 280 m |
4-5 hr |
Linear route
Features:
River Clyde;
Clyde Valley Farm Park;
Stonebyres Falls;
Lanark โ โ
โฌค Moderate | Clear paths with some mud, with pavement sections at start, Kirkfieldbank & finish. Steep ascents & descents in places, especially on final approach to Lanark.
Eastbound linear walk: start โ Mauldslie Bridge โ Crossford & Clyde Valley Farm Park (east bank) via Clyde Walkway โ Stonebyres Falls โ cross river at weir โ Kirkfieldbank โ finish & Lanark via footpaths
On our last visit
Wildlife: Buzzards, goosanders, mallards, dippers, grey wagtails, grey squirrels, sheep & cows in fields.
Weather: 11ยฐC, decent sunny intervals. A heavy rain shower right at the end.
October 2021
