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Lanark Loch Park

38 ha

Plan your visit

PicnicBirdsAncient
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome38 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Mallard
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground 117m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

13 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Coot +77 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers

Free

Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Free

Family friendly

playground, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Bluebell walks

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Coot +77 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Clyde WalkwayWalking route68 km

The Clyde Walkway is 65 km long from Riverside Museum, Glasgow and New Lanark in South Lanarkshire. Created as a joint enterprise by the Glasgow City, South and North Lanarkshire Councils. Close to urban centres with easy access to public transport.

Named routeRef CWLength 68 kmNational walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lanark to Biggar via Hyndford BridgeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Lanark (Kirkfieldbank) to Happendon BridgeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Lanark (Kirkfieldbank) to BiggarCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Lanark Loch - Looking On Larark Loch From The Main Entrance

Lanark Loch - Looking On Larark Loch From The Main Entrance

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