These magnificent falls comprise four 'linn' Scots for waterfalls which are found on the River Clyde near New Lanark and are regarded as some of the most impressive in Northern Europe.
The falls include Corra Linn (the highest, with a drop of 90 ft), Bonnington Linn (drop of 30 ft), Dundaff Linn, and the lower Stonebyres Linn. They are found within the 'Falls of Clyde Reserve' which is managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
William Wordsworth immortalised Corra Linn in 1802 and called it the Clyde's most majestic daughter. The falls also featured in the writings of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Sir Walter Scott. Corra Linn was painted by Turner, one of many artists to visit the falls.
It's also a wonderful area for watching wildlife in their native habitat and the surrounding countryside is spectacular.
There is a seven mile circuit around all the waterfalls but I have to confess I didn't venture far from the lower reaches the other day. I would like to return soon to climb up to see the famous Corra Linn and take photos. read more