Lanarkshire is an historic county, but still has geographic meaning today, as it’s just below Glasgow, incorporating the local council areas of both North and South Lanarkshire, and the basin of the River Clyde. As you travel south from Glasgow through Lanarkshire, the landscape becomes more rural, heading for the lush, green hills of the Southern Uplands. Expect lush green fields, sweeping country parks and ancient forests. It can be quite a fairytale landscape, and the best places to stay in Lanarkshire are popular choices for families, walkers and cyclists, and explorers.
There are numerous walking trails crossing Lanarkshire, but one of the best known is the Falls of the Clyde walk, which starts from the New Lanark World Heritage Site (a uniquely preserved, 18th century mill village, which sits beside the Clyde River). From there the trail heads through scenic woodland to the spectacular waterfalls. This is badger territory, and woodpecker and tawny owl. Other charming one day walks can be found in Chatelherault Country Park — 500 acres of countryside and woodland around an 18th century hunting lodge. A walk to the summit of Tinto Hill is also well worth the effort — you'll be able to see great swathes of the Clyde Valley.
The best places to stay in Lanarkshire are ideal for outdoorsy types whether you like to walk or cycle —all of them offer cosy comforts and hearty fare to recharge you.
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Stunning 17th-century castle, lovingly renovated into a luxury hotel. Well proportioned rooms and suites feature large sash windows, floral motifs and antique furniture. An elegant restaurant run by the late Albert and now Michel Roux Jr, and plenty of country pursuits make a spoiling rural retreat.
