Broomhill Viaduct

The viaduct looms across the landscape with genuine scale - a proper engineering feat that stops you mid-walk. This Victorian structure carries you high above the valley floor, and the views down into the gorge below are worth the detour on any South Lanarkshire trip.

It's straightforward: you walk across or past it, depending on access, and take in the industrial architecture that feels far more impressive in person than in photographs. The stonework is solid, weathered by decades of Scottish weather. On a clear day, you can see right down the valley. It's not a destination that eats up hours - thirty minutes to an hour covers it properly, maybe longer if you're into Victorian engineering or want to explore the surrounding footpaths.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It works as a stopping point on a longer ramble around Lanark, rather than as the sole reason for a day out. Families with young kids might find it a bit of an "oh, nice bridge" moment before moving on. History enthusiasts and anyone interested in industrial heritage will find it genuinely absorbing.

The nearest town of Lanark sits just down the road, so it slots easily into a broader exploration of the area. If you're based at Ecosse Glamping, it's only a short drive - worth combining with other local walks rather than visited in isolation. Access details can be variable, so worth checking locally before you go.