Mauldslie Woods

#4344 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Mauldslie Woods is an area of woodland close to the town of Carluke, South Lanarkshire. It is one of six woodlands which form the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve, the others being Cartland Craigs, Chatelherault, Cleghorn Glen, Falls of Clyde and Lower Nethan Gorges. It stands on the estate of Mauldslie Castle, whose most notable resident was John Wightman of Mauldslie, Lord Provost of Edinburgh 1721/23. ()

Coordinates: 55°44'6"N, 3°53'60"W

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Mauldslie Woods – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fir Park, Clyde walkway, Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Craignethan Castle.

4.4 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Fir Park, Motherwell
113 min walk • Fir Park Stadium is a football stadium situated in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The stadium plays host to the home matches of Scottish Premiership club Motherwell and was the temporary home of Gretna for the 2007–08 SPL season.
0.8 miE
Hiking trail, Hiking
Clyde walkway
20 min walk • The Clyde Walkway is a scenic hiking trail that unfurls alongside the River Clyde in the United Kingdom, offering an immersive natural experience for walkers of all levels. This picturesque route stretches over 40 miles, from the vibrant heart of Glasgow to the...
4.7 miNW
Sport complex, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Motherwell
121 min walk • The Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility is a public leisure centre that is located in the Ravenscraig area of Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland.
2.8 miS
16th-century structure open seasonally
Craignethan Castle, Lesmahagow
71 min walk • Craignethan Castle is a ruined castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located above the River Nethan, a tributary of the River Clyde, at NS816464. The castle is two miles west of the village of Crossford, and 4.5 miles north-west of Lanark.
4.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Nightlife
Civic Centre, Motherwell
120 min walk • Motherwell Civic Centre is a municipal building in Windmillhill Street in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The building, which is the headquarters of North Lanarkshire Council, is a Category B listed building.
4.6 miW
Park
Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton
117 min walk • Chatelherault Country Park is a country park in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Its name is derived from the French town of Châtellerault, the title Duc de Châtellerault having been granted to James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran in 1548 for his part in arranging the marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots, to Francis, Dauphin of France.
2.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Tower of Hallbar
76 min walk • The Tower of Hallbar, also known as Hallbar Tower and Braidwood Castle, is a 16th-century tower house, located to the west of the River Clyde in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
2.5 miN
Park
Greenhead Moss, Wishaw
65 min walk • Greenhead Moss Community Nature Park, or simply Greenhead Moss is a nature reserve and public park in the town of Wishaw in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Despite its small area of only 100 hectares, the park has many different flora and fauna.
4.7 miS
Archaeological site
Blackhill
121 min walk • The Black Hill in South Lanarkshire is owned by the National Trust for Scotland. It overlooks the Clyde Valley, and is the location of a burial cairn from the Bronze Age and an Iron Age fortress.
4 miNW
Historical house divided into apartments
Dalzell House
102 min walk • Dalzell House is a historic house in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located to the south of the town, on the north bank of the River Clyde.
2.8 miN
Church
St Ignatius Church, Wishaw
72 min walk • St Ignatius Church is a parish church of the Roman Catholic Church, located in the town of Wishaw in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is within the Diocese of Motherwell. The church building was constructed in 1865, and is a category A listed building. It was designed by George Goldie in a Gothic revival style.