The Top 5 Natural Monuments in South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 5
beautiful natural monuments in South Lanarkshire. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in South Lanarkshire. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 21, 2025
Cairn Table Summit Cairn
Highlight • Natural Monument
A little swampy at the start but this gives way to rocky paths when the steeper ascent begins.
Incredible 360 degree views of Ayrshire.
Incredible 360 degree views of Ayrshire.
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Falls of Clyde (Waterfalls)
Highlight • Waterfall
Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve is famous for stunning waterfalls and scenic woodland. Over 100 bird species have been recorded in the reserve, as well as Daubenton’s bats, badgers, otters, and many insect species. For more information, visit: scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/falls-of-clyde.
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Cadzow Oaks
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Cadzow Oaks are around 700 years old. They were planted at the time of Robert the Bruce!
Today they are twisted and mostly hollow, they are still very much …
Today they are twisted and mostly hollow, they are still very much …
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Queen Mary's Seat – View of Glasgow
Highlight • Natural Monument
The highest point in Cathkin Braes Country Park is known as Queen Mary's Seat. From here at about 190m you get wonderful views across Glasgow and north into Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park.
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