Strathclyde Country Park
Strathclyde Country Park will provide the setting for the second staging of the British Gas Great Scottish Swim.
Situated in North Lanarkshire in the heart of central Scotland, Strathclyde Country Park lies in 450 hectares of countryside in the picturesque valley of the River Clyde.
Mature woodlands, rough wetlands, wildlife refuges and beautiful open parkland all surround Strathclyde Loch and provide a stunning backdrop to the numerous major sporting events that take part in the park.
Strathclyde Country Park is firmly established as one of Scotland’s leading centres for outdoor recreation and is one of the chosen venues for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
For more information on Strathclyde Country Park and the nearby area, take a look at: http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=6760
Make a weekend of it in central Scotland
If you are planning to participate in the 2010 British Gas Great Scottish Swim and you’re
not from the immediate area, why not turn your trip into a great weekend away.
North Lanarkshire provides lots to see and do for all the family from sporting action to
artistic contemplation.
The towns of Motherwell and Hamilton are only a 5 minute taxi ride away and make the perfect
base for your short break with ample hotels and restaurants.
And during your stay you could also visit two of Europe’s finest cities – Glasgow and Edinburgh,
which are only a 45 minute drive away.
Both are renowned for their world class architecture, cultural activity, unrivalled shopping
facilities and top quality restaurants.
For more information about local attractions and accommodation please visit:
