23 south lanarkshire falls of clyde

Andrew Galloway walks a linear route that’s a microcosm of Wales’ best bits

■ Distance: 11½ miles/18.2km ■ Time: 7 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

■ Distance: 5¼ miles/8.3km ■ Time: 2½ hours ■ Grade: Easy

■ Distance: 6 miles/9.7km ■ Time: 2½-3hours ■ Grade: Easy

■ Distance: 8¾ miles/14.2km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

THE area where the River Tees approaches the sea has been largely industrial in recent times, but the upper stretch of the river is very different in character. Here, while the villages, hamlets and r