Getting to
New Lanark
Directions
Travel Options
By Car
New Lanark is around an hour’s drive from Glasgow (25 miles/40 kms) or Edinburgh (35 miles/56 kms) and is well sign-posted from all major routes.
Postcode for SatNav: ML11 9BY
Please Note: Some online route planners and Sat Nav devices give directions to enter New Lanark via The Beeches. However, this country track is NOT recommended for vehicles. Please follow brown road signs which will direct you to New Lanark via Hyndford Road.
For information on parking and prices, please see below.
By Public Transport
Train:
- The nearest stations are Lanark (10-minute drive) and Carluke. Check ScotRail for schedules.
Taxi:
- Taxis are available from Lanark train station to New Lanark World Heritage Site. Main providers include Go Taxis Ltd (01555 666666) and Clydewide Taxis (01555 666 333). Pre-book to ensure availability.
Public transport details provided above are correct at the time of publication but are always subject to change. Please check with the travel provider before you begin your journey.
By Foot or Cycle
Enjoy a scenic ~10-minute walk from Lanark town center to New Lanark. Explore the Clyde Walkway for pedestrian or cycling routes, connecting to the Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve.
Accessibility
New Lanark Visitor Centre welcomes everyone. However, the location of the historic Village in a steep-sided valley beside the Falls of Clyde, though picturesque, is not ideal terrain for wheelchair-users and visitors with limited or restricted mobility. This guide should help you to plan your visit – please get in touch if we can help with arrangements to allow you to enjoy a safe and comfortable visit.
Visitor Car Park Information
Day visitors are required to park in the main visitor car park located at the top of the hill. The parking charge is £3 per day.
Please note that the car park is managed by a third-party company and not by New Lanark.
Important Information – Please Read:
Best method of payment: We strongly recommend paying by cash at the on-site parking machine to avoid any issues.
Card and app payments (e.g., RingGo) may be unreliable on site due to limited mobile signal.
If you experience issues paying while at New Lanark, you can still pay later via the RingGo app or by phone.
You have up to 48 hours after your visit to make the payment.
To pay after your visit:
Use the RingGo app, or
Call RingGo and provide the site location code listed on the signage in the car park.
As long as payment is completed within 48 hours, you will not receive a penalty notice.
To avoid inconvenience, we still encourage all visitors to bring coins for the parking machine where possible.
If you believe you have received a parking charge in error, please follow the formal appeals process detailed on the notice, or contact the car park operator directly at: solutions@bransbywilson.co.uk or call 01904 672 600.
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