Wanlockhead To New Lanark High Route
Southern Upland Way to Clyde Walkway (Wanlockhead to New Lanark) High Route / Good Weather Route for the TipTaeTip Challenge
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Details
Creation:
Last update:
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 25.36 mi -
Average duration: 12h 40 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 1,171 ft -
Descent: - 1,969 ft -
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Highest point: 1,663 ft -
Lowest point: 361 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
Dumfries and Galloway -
Start: N 55.400882° / W 3.790328° -
End: N 55.66405° / W 3.781614° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S : mi 0 - alt. 1,201 ft
- 1 : mi 1.72 - alt. 1,644 ft - Turn left - Turn left
- 2 : mi 2.17 - alt. 1,640 ft - Turn left - Turn left
- 3 : mi 3.19 - alt. 1,184 ft - Turn sharp - Turn sharp left
- 4 : mi 7.21 - alt. 912 ft - Keep left
- 5 : mi 7.23 - alt. 915 ft - Turn slight left onto B740
- 6 : mi 7.24 - alt. 915 ft - Turn right
- 7 : mi 7.25 - alt. 919 ft - Start on
- 8 : mi 7.88 - alt. 935 ft - Keep right
- 9 : mi 11.9 - alt. 702 ft - Keep right
- 10 : mi 13.05 - alt. 679 ft - Turn sharp left onto A70
- 11 : mi 13.37 - alt. 679 ft - Turn sharp right
- 12 : mi 14.61 - alt. 636 ft - Turn sharp left
- 13 : mi 14.62 - alt. 636 ft - Turn left
- 14 : mi 14.92 - alt. 633 ft - Turn left onto Station Road
- 15 : mi 15.19 - alt. 653 ft - Turn left
- 16 : mi 15.21 - alt. 659 ft - Turn slight left onto A70
- 17 : mi 15.25 - alt. 666 ft - Turn left onto Cransley Gardens
- 18 : mi 15.25 - alt. 666 ft - Turn left onto A70
- 19 : mi 15.44 - alt. 656 ft - Turn left onto Main Street
- 20 : mi 15.59 - alt. 640 ft - Turn left onto Bell's Wynd
- 21 : mi 15.65 - alt. 650 ft - Turn right
- 22 : mi 15.7 - alt. 646 ft - Turn left onto Crabtree Street
- 23 : mi 15.71 - alt. 643 ft - Turn right onto Kirkgate
- 24 : mi 15.75 - alt. 640 ft - Turn slight left
- 25 : mi 16.58 - alt. 656 ft - Turn left
- 26 : mi 17.49 - alt. 653 ft - Turn left onto A70
- 27 : mi 17.6 - alt. 630 ft - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A70
- 28 : mi 17.62 - alt. 623 ft - Turn slight left onto A70
- 29 : mi 17.81 - alt. 620 ft - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto B7078
- 30 : mi 18.21 - alt. 627 ft - Turn right
- 31 : mi 22.95 - alt. 656 ft - Turn slight left
- 32 : mi 23.76 - alt. 561 ft - Turn right
- 33 : mi 23.85 - alt. 564 ft - Turn right
- 34 : mi 24.18 - alt. 492 ft - Keep right
- 35 : mi 24.2 - alt. 509 ft - Keep left
- 36 : mi 24.34 - alt. 449 ft - Turn slight right
- 37 : mi 24.57 - alt. 397 ft - Turn right
- 38 : mi 24.68 - alt. 390 ft - Turn slight left
- 39 : mi 24.76 - alt. 384 ft - Keep left
- 40 : mi 24.98 - alt. 384 ft - Turn slight left
- E : mi 25.36 - alt. 404 ft
Other walks in the area
Drumlanrig Castle and stream
Association / Club / Walk leader
1.39 mi
+112 ft
-115 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Dumfries and Galloway
This short and easy stroll starts from the beautiful Drumlanrig Castle and then brings you into the woodlands and along a stream to get another view of the castle and its garden.
Remains of Morton Castle and Morton Loch
0.67 mi
+75 ft
-112 ft
0h 20
Easy
Departure from Dumfries and Galloway
This is a quick wander to visit Morton Castle. It is a nice family walk to visit the ruins and enjoy views of the countryside.
River Ayr Way (Wellwood to Glenbuck Loch via Cairn Table)
Tourism professional
14.11 mi
+1,490 ft
-1,240 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from East Ayrshire
A fairly challenging linear walk taking in the first section of the River Ayr Way as well as an ascent of Cairn Table (1945 ft / 593 m), the most prominent hill in East Ayrshire.
Tinto Hill
4.22 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,572 ft
3h 20
Difficult
Departure from South Lanarkshire
A good one if you are new to hill walking thanks to the well-trodden footpath from start to finish. Lovely views of Lanarkshire and beyond on a clear day! Tinto summit is at 711m / 2332ft so a serious hill walk.
The Falls of Clyde, New Lanark
3.68 mi
+410 ft
-423 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from South Lanarkshire
Best experienced after a period of sustained rainfall, this section of the River Clyde is pretty spectacular. Starting in the historical village of New Lanark, the track forms the last section of the Clyde Walkway and is basically a woodland walk with viewpoints to the waterfalls along the river, the most photographed of these being Corra Linn which plunges down 26m over the rocks!
Falls of Clyde
7.00 mi
+751 ft
-761 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from South Lanarkshire
Starting in the historic village of New Lanark, follow the Clyde Walkway through the woods, stopping at several viewpoints to see the spectacular waterfalls along the river. The return route brings you down the opposite bank of the river and into Kirkfieldbank, then through Castlebank Park.
Glengavel Reservoir to Darvel
9.62 mi
+541 ft
-1,047 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from South Lanarkshire
This walk begins at the tranquil and picturesque Glengavel Reservoir, and goes via Bankend Rig Windfarm to end near Randoldcoup Bridge in Darvel. It is a challenging walk mainly due to the distance covered but as the landscape is so varied there is lots to keep you entertained.
Lanark Loch
1.18 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from South Lanarkshire
This short walk and flat walk is ideal on a warm day. There is a great playground and the area is accessible with pushchairs and prams if you avoid the detour into the woods. If you have ever been to Western Canada, well it feels like being there.
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