Clyde Walkway
A 37-mile long-distance walk in Scotland following the River Clyde upstream from the city of Glasgow to the Falls of Clyde near New Lanark. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: NS 563 656
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
Time: 15–22 hours
Duration: 1–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
335 Lanark, Tinto Hills, Lesmahagow and Douglas
342 Glasgow, Paisley, Rutherglen and Kirkintilloch
343 Motherwell, Coatbridge, Whitburn and Carluke
Summary
The Clyde Walkway runs between Glasgow and New Lanark in South Lanarkshire. It was created as a joint enterprise by Glasgow City, South Lanarkshire, and North Lanarkshire councils. Unlike many other long-distance paths, it passes close to urban centers with easy access to public transport. The route begins in the bustling heart of the city and ends in a spectacular gorge complete with waterfalls. Its western terminus was once a hub of the British Empire, while its eastern terminus is the New Lanark World Heritage Site, offering a great number of points of interest to explore along the way. Those interested in very long walks can link the Glasgow end with the West Highland Way by using the Kelvin Walkway to Milngavie. (Source: Walk Highlands)