Forth

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Forth is a village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland with a population of around 3,500 people. It is situated near Lanark, and stands 1,000 feet above sea level. ()

Alternative names: Population: 2.2 thous.Coordinates: 55°45'56"N, 3°41'17"W

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Forth – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cleghorn Glen, Lee Castle, Carnwath, Cobbinshaw Reservoir.

6.1 miSW
National park
Cleghorn Glen
157 min walk • Visitors to Cleghorn Glen can embark on a leisurely stroll along the well-maintained walking trails that wind their way through the woods. As you wander through the ancient woodland, you'll be surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature, from the gentle babbling of...
7 miSW
Forts and castles
Lee Castle
180 min walk • Lee Castle, also known as The Lee, is a castellated mansion in Auchenglen, a branch of the Clyde Valley in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located 1.5 kilometres south of Braidwood, and 4 kilometres north-west of Lanark.
5.1 miSE
Village
Carnwath
129 min walk • Carnwath is a moorland village on the southern edge of the Pentland Hills of South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The village lies about 30 mi south of both Edinburgh and Glasgow. It is bounded by the North Medwyn and South Medwyn watercourses.
5.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Cobbinshaw Reservoir
139 min walk • Cobbinshaw Reservoir is a reservoir in West Lothian, Scotland. It is situated near the Pentland Hills, 5 km south of West Calder. The 310-acre site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is popular with wildfowl.
3.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Cowthally Castle
100 min walk • Cowthally Castle, also known as Couthalley, is a ruined L-plan castle near Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland. The remains are protected as a scheduled monument. The castle appears to have been constructed in the 12th century, and was re-built in 1375.
6 miNE
Archaeological site
Castle Greg
152 min walk • Castle Greg is the archaeological remains of a Roman fortlet in Harburn on the Camilty Plantation, approximately three miles south-east of West Calder, West Lothian, in Scotland. The site is less than an acre in size, and lies just off the B7008.
6.2 miNW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Shotts Bon Accord F.C., Shotts
159 min walk • Shotts Bon Accord Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the town of Shotts, North Lanarkshire.
5.9 miNW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Parkside, Shotts
150 min walk • Parkside is a football ground in Shotts, Scotland. It was the home ground of Dykehead during their time in the Scottish Football League between 1923 and 1926.