We are the Biggar Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This is a short walk from the main Lanark Loch car park (free and unlimited) down to New Lanark where a coffee break will be taken. A different route is then taken to return to Lanark Loch.
We leave Lanark Loch and follow the A73 for a short distance via a roadside Sensory Garden. We then cross over to a very quiet country lane to Bonnington Mains Farm where Free Range Eggs may be purchased. There's a lovely avenue of Beech trees and extensive views. We gradually descend to Bonnington Hydro Power Station on the Clyde, (waterfalls nearby can be viewed) then follow a wooden walkway (with a non-slip surface) along the river bank. There are boards with descriptions of Flora and Fauna. Shortly we arrive at New Lanark Mill (World Heritage Site) where we'll have a snack/drink in the cafe. There'll be time to visit the Reception area to learn a little about the Mill, and also visit the very nice Mill Shop.
We climb (short steep section) from the valley up a good track, eventually levelling out along another avenue of Beeches and rejoin the A73 near Lanark Loch.
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
Main Lanark Loch carpark, just off the A73 going into Lanark
