Introduction

This evening, I am reporting on a small group hike through South Lanarkshire.

Hiking through the South Lanarkshire landscape.

Information on the Hike South Lanarkshire

The group followed a linear route tracking the River Avon from its confluence with the River Clyde, into Chatelherault Country Park. Then high above the river and on down to Millheugh Bridge finishing at Larkhall Railway Station.

Location near Hamilton in central Scotland, about fifteen miles S.E. of Glasgow.

The hike was undertaken in dry conditions although visibility was average.

As the images illustrate, the hikers encountered giant rhubarb, River Avon, lush green landscapes, grasses, poppies, historic building, wild cherries and even statues of African mammals.

Rhino

Poppies

Lush, green landscape

Wild cherries.

‘Giant Rhubarb’, an invasive pest.This plant is a native of Chile and Argentina and commonly referred to as  Gunnera

River Avon (Not to be confused with similar named rivers in England.)

Chatelherault,below,  originated as a hunting lodge and summer-house in 1732. It was built for the Dukes of Hamilton who engaged the services of leading Scottish architect, William Adam for the project. Positioned with a high elevation is was originally at the end of a grand avenue of trees which ran from Hamilton Palace . Due to subsidence the Palace was demolished but Chatelherault survived and benefited from extensive restoration between 1979 and 1987.

Chatelherault

Formal garden at Chatelherault

View from Chatelherault

Grasses

Weir in River Avon

Here is a link to another South Lanarkshire hike.

More Information.

For more information on activities, sightseeing and help for tourists generally please refer to Visitors’ Guide to Scotland, ISBN 978-1-9161332-0-4. This publication is also available via Kindle.