Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve (Cartland Crags)

Walked from Cartland Bridge to Cleghorm Bridge about 9km there and back. A little soft underfoot on the lower parts of the walk. Other than that a very enjoyable walk. A clear path with some fantastic trail markers made by local Lanark school kids.

This place is awkward to find - just turn right immediately after the bridge on the way out of Lanark and you will find a very small car park. The steps to the walk are then in front of you. …

I reviewed this very pleasant riverside path through mature woodlands last summer, but haven't done the walk in autumn for ages, so I'm reviewing it again. I did it from the Lanark end of Bellefield road starting at Hope street - and it's …