Nethan Valley

Nethan Valley
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Where we are

About

Enjoy a short stroll to the River Nethan

A short path amongst mature trees that leads down to the River Nethan. The colours in spring and autumn can be glorious.

Facilities and access

Walking
Walking

There are public toilets, shops and places to eat in Lesmahagow.

Car parking information

There is no charge to park at this woodland. Please park with care and consideration, and do not block pedestrian and vehicles access points.

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Getting here

Head south from Lesmahagow on Balgary Road/Coalburn Road. The path to Nethan Valley begins about ½ mile south of the village at a small lay-by on the right, which has parking for two cars.

Using SatNav?

ML11 0JR is the nearest postcode, but is within the industrial estate on the outskirts of Lesmahagow.

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Get in touch

Have a question or suggestion for improvement?

Email
enquiries.central@forestryandland.gov.scot
Phone
0300 067 6600 (option 1)
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Nearby forests

Photos of lots of windmills in a windfarm, with conifer trees amongst them as well as bare fields in the fore ground.

1
Whitelee

Explore the forest around Britain's largest onshore windfarm

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Parking icon
Parking
Distance from 'Nethan Valley': 7.90 miles
A paved pathway winding through a golden meadow with storm clouds

2
Muirkirk

Once an opencast mine, now a sheltered woodland

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Distance from 'Nethan Valley': 8.84 miles
Straight woodland path through conifer trees

3
West Forth

New forest in gently rolling countryside

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Picnic area
Picnic area
Distance from 'Nethan Valley': 10.73 miles
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