Country Parks & NatureLast verified 17 Sept 2026

Strathclyde Country Park

Motherwell· North Lanarkshire

Strathclyde Country Park in Motherwell

About this place

Strathclyde Country Park is an iconic North Lanarkshire Country park which lies in 400 hectares of countryside in the valley of the River Clyde. Set within beautiful surroundings the park is one of the most popular family attractions in the central belt of Scotland, with thousands of visitors coming each year to the park in order to enjoy the vast range of activities and events on offer.

The park has many amenities and attractions to offer hosting many events throughout the year including; international rowing competitions, music festivals, fireworks events, guided nature walks and various club activities. Ideally situated, with excellent road and public transport links this visitor attraction offers; outdoor adventure playgrounds, bike hire, fitness gym, watersports centre with cafe, conference facilities and watersports activities including our popular Funboats and watersports courses.

Adventure Playgrounds

Bike hire (including all-ability bikes)

Watersports Courses

Nature Trails

Pedalos

Bumper Boats

Speedboat trips (wheelchair accessible)

Canoeing

Kayaking

Rowing

Sailing

Windsurfing

Strathclyde Park's Watersports Centre is open April to September Monday to Sunday 9am - 8pm. October to March Saturday to Thursday 9am - 4.45pm, Friday 9am - 4.15pm.

Opening hours

Weekly opening hours, today highlighted
Monday (today)9:00 – 17:00
Tuesday9:00 – 17:00
Wednesday9:00 – 17:00
Thursday9:00 – 17:00
Friday9:00 – 17:00
Saturday9:00 – 17:00
Sunday9:00 – 17:00

Hours can change — it’s always worth checking before you set off.