Lanark Loch to New Lanark via Bonnington

Biggar Group

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Overview

This is a short walk from the main Lanark Loch carpark down to New Lanark where a coffee break will be taken. A different route is then taken to return to Lanark Loch.

Sunday, 23 February 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6.9km / 4.3mi
Ascent:: 121.9m / 400ft
Type:: circular

This walk is mainly on good paths with a couple of short steepish sections.

Toilets available at Lanark Loch and New Lanark

For car sharing, meet at the Biggar Corn Exchange at 09.15

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 89744 43033
Nearest postcode:: ML11 9BQ
what3words:: crimson.upon.eventful

Start time:: 10:00 am

Main Lanark Loch carpark, just off the A73 going into Lanark

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