The Differick

Walks, Scotland, South Lanarkshire
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The Differick

Lesmahagow

by davegraham

  • 1hr 38m / 7.9km
  • 12

The Differick is thought to be a surviving section of Roman road. Great views across Clyde Valley.

  • Great views
  • History
  • Parking
  • Wildlife

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  1. Start at the notice board in Hawksland. At the T junction turn right and head down the brae. You  are on this small road for 1 mile.

    Step 1: Start at the notice board in Hawksland. At the T junction turn right and head down the brae. You are on this small road for 1 mile.

  2. Care should be taken when walking this downhill  section as lane is narrow and cars can travel fast.

    Step 2: Care should be taken when walking this downhill section as lane is narrow and cars can travel fast.

  3. Follow the road round

    Step 3: Follow the road round

  4. Pass a house with its own wind turbine and follow the road as it gently rises then falls, taking you down to the turning point at 1 mile.

    Step 4: Pass a house with its own wind turbine and follow the road as it gently rises then falls, taking you down to the turning point at 1 mile.

  5. Turn Right at crossroads. Look out for signs (on the trees) for the Beeches Nursery

    Step 5: Turn Right at crossroads. Look out for signs (on the trees) for the Beeches Nursery

  6. Head up treelined lane to Low Boreland Farm and Beeches Nursery

    Step 6: Head up treelined lane to Low Boreland Farm and Beeches Nursery

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