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Falls of Clyde and New Lanark World Heritage Site

Waterfalls

Falls of Clyde and New Lanark World Heritage Site

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Falls of Clyde and New Lanark World Heritage Site

Name: Falls of Clyde and New Lanark World Heritage Site
Rating: 2

Recommended by 10 cyclists

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: New Lanark WHS

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Location: New Lanark, South Lanarkshire, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Pedal Failure Spot – Bonnington Power Station loop from Lanark

16.3km

01:23

250m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Pateshill Wind Farm – Wilderness Wood loop from Livingston South

78.4km

04:49

660m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bonnington Power Station – East End House loop from Carstairs

42.9km

02:46

390m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

March 18, 2020

New Lanark was founded in 1786 by David Dale, who built cotton mills that took advantage of the power of the waterfalls and homes for the workers. In the 19th century, the village was transformed by the philanthropist and utopian idealist Robert Owen, Dale's son-in-law, who created a model industrial community.

An early example of a planned settlement, New Lanark marked an important milestone in urban planning. UNESCO has recognised the village as a World Heritage Site. You find opportunities for food and drink and accommodation in the village.

DeeJay

August 21, 2017

Great tourist attraction and stunning views!

JakobusPilger

December 12, 2024

A television series entitled "Treasures of the World - Heritage of Humanity" that I can recommend without reservation presents the culture-loving viewer (in German) with remarkable examples of human achievement from many countries around the world. What they all have in common is that they have been given "World Heritage" status by UNESCO. One of the contributions documents:

"In the south of Scotland, by the waterfall of Cora Lynn, there is a cotton mill from the 19th century. The birthplace of the Workers' Welfare Association, a model community whose core values still shape the world of work today. The manufacturer Robert Owen built clean accommodation for the employees, reduced working hours to 12 hours, provided schooling for the children and set up a medical station."

This is what it says on the ARD media library website. The film contribution corresponding to the highlight (in German) can be found under the following link => ardmediathek.de/video/schaetze-der-welt/new-lanark-grossbritannien-folge-201/swr/Y3JpZDovL3N3ci5kZS8xNjQyMDIyNg

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Location: New Lanark, South Lanarkshire, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Falls of Clyde and New Lanark World Heritage Site

1. Pedal Failure Spot – Bonnington Power Station loop from Lanark

2. Pateshill Wind Farm – Wilderness Wood loop from Livingston South

3. Bonnington Power Station – East End House loop from Carstairs

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