Nature reserves, parks & green spaces in South Lanarkshire

Chatelherault Country Park

Urban park· 944 ha

Calderglen Country Park

Urban park· 877 ha

Chatelherault

Chatelherault Country Park covers 238 hectares in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. This park offers a blend of natural and historical features, including woodlands and riverside paths, appealing to cyclists, walkers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

Country park· 238 ha

Blantyre, Bothwell and Uddingston

Blantyre, Bothwell and Uddingston is a local nature reserve encompassing 168 hectares in South Lanarkshire, South Scotland. This reserve features woodlands, wetlands, and rivers that provide habitats for diverse wildlife, offering opportunities for walking, cycling, and observing nature.

Nature reserve· 168 ha

Cathkin Braes Golf Club

Golf course· 160 ha

Kirkhill Golf Club

Golf course· 155 ha

Calderglen

Calderglen is a country park of 147 hectares located in South Lanarkshire, South Scotland. The park features woodlands, waterfalls, and a nature centre, attracting various wildlife and offering opportunities for walking, cycling, and educational activities.

Country park· 147 ha

The Kames Golf Club (Mouse Valley)

18 hole Par 71 Mouse Valley Course + 18 hole Par 62 Kames Course

Golf course· 143 ha

Hamilton Low Parks

Hamilton Low Parks is a Local Nature Reserve of 136 hectares located in South Lanarkshire, South Scotland. The park features woodlands and grasslands, where visitors can explore trails and observe wildlife, including deer and many bird species.

Nature reserve· 136 ha

Lanark Golf Club

18 hole Par 71 + 9 hole Par 27

Golf course· 136 ha

Strathclyde Park Golf Course

9 hole Par 36 public course

Golf course· 132 ha

Carnwath Golf Club

Golf course· 121 ha

Broadlees Golf Course

Golf course· 118 ha

Hamilton Golf Club

18 hole Par 70

Golf course· 97 ha

Torrance House Golf Club

Golf course· 94 ha

Biggar Golf Club

Golf course· 88 ha

Strathaven Golf Club

18 hole Par 71

Golf course· 88 ha

East Kilbride Golf Club

Golf course· 84 ha

South Haugh

Urban park· 76 ha

Langlands Golf Club

Golf course· 73 ha

Playsport Golf Test Drive Range

9 hole Par 32

Golf course· 67 ha

Cuningar Loop

Urban park· 66 ha

Hollandbush Golf Course

18 hole Par 72

Golf course· 65 ha

K-Woodlands

Urban park· 63 ha

Redlees Park

Urban park· 63 ha

Larkhall Golf Course

Golf course· 63 ha

Hareleeshill Sports Barn

Urban park· 60 ha

Carluke Golf Club

18 hole Par 70

Golf course· 56 ha

Fernbrae Meadows

Urban park· 55 ha

Langlands Moss

Langlands Moss is a 48-hectare Local Nature Reserve in South Lanarkshire, South Scotland. It includes a wetland and peatland ecosystem that is home to rare species of plants and birds, with defined paths for visitors to explore the rich biodiversity.

Nature reserve· 48 ha

Cambuslang Park

Urban park· 47 ha

Neilsland and Earnock

Neilsland and Earnock is a Local Nature Reserve of 44 hectares in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. This site features wetlands and woodlands, providing habitats for a range of birdlife and small mammals, along with walking paths for exploration.

Nature reserve· 44 ha

Morgan Glen

Morgan Glen is a 43-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. This area consists of woodlands and glens, home to a variety of birds and wildlife, with paths for walking and exploring the natural beauty.

Nature reserve· 43 ha

Fernbrae Meadows

Fernbrae Meadows is a 39-hectare local nature reserve in South Lanarkshire, South Scotland. The reserve consists of meadows and woodlands that support diverse flora and fauna, making it a suitable venue for nature walks and wildlife observation.

Nature reserve· 39 ha

Douglas Water Golf Course

Golf course· 39 ha

Lanark Loch Park

Urban park· 38 ha

Kype Reservoir

Reservoir· 34 ha

Kype Reservoir

Reservoir· 34 ha

Holmhills Park

Urban park· 32 ha

National Museum of Rural Life

Urban park· 32 ha

Cambuslang Golf Club

Golf course· 31 ha

Greenhall, Millheugh & Barnhill

Greenhall, Millheugh & Barnhill is a Local Nature Reserve encompassing 30 hectares in South Lanarkshire, South Scotland. Here, visitors can find riverside pathways, woodlands, and varied wildlife, including otters and a variety of birds.

Nature reserve· 30 ha

Cadzow Glen

Urban park· 28 ha

James Hamilton Heritage Park

Urban park· 27 ha

Bothwell Road Park

Urban park· 26 ha

Mossneuk

Mossneuk is a 23-hectare Local Nature Reserve in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. This site includes wetlands and grassy areas that support wildlife such as birds and amphibians, with designated routes for visitors to explore nature.

Nature reserve· 23 ha

Kirkland Park

Urban park· 22 ha

Leadhills Golf Course

Golf course· 22 ha

Greenhall Park

Urban park· 22 ha

Backmuir Woods

Backmuir Woods spans 21 hectares and is a Local Nature Reserve in South Lanarkshire, South Scotland, Scotland. This area consists of mixed woodland which supports a variety of birds and offers peaceful trails for visitors.

Nature reserve· 21 ha