Think you’re brave enough? Then head to Lanark this summer, where a pack of roaring dinosaurs is on the loose! Your mission? Track them down… before they find you!
This year’s Jurassic Lanark is more ROARSOME than ever, with not ONE, not TWO but THREE dino-packed trails to follow: the classic Monster Trail through Lanark town centre and Castlebank Park; the fun-sized Mini Trail featuring dino displays in local shop windows; and, NEW for '26, the Explorer Trail, which takes intrepid dinosaur hunters beyond Lanark town centre to New Lanark World Heritage Site, the Falls of Clyde, Langloch Farm and Lanark Agricultural Centre.
Think you’re brave enough? Then head to Lanark this summer, where a pack of roaring dinosaurs is on the loose! Your mission? Track them down… before they find you!
This year’s Jurassic Lanark is more ROARSOME than ever, with not ONE, not TWO but THREE dino-packed trails to follow: the classic Monster Trail through Lanark town centre and Castlebank Park; the fun-sized Mini Trail featuring dino displays in local shop windows; and, NEW for '26, the Explorer Trail, which takes intrepid dinosaur hunters beyond Lanark town centre to New Lanark World Heritage Site, the Falls of Clyde, Langloch Farm and Lanark Agricultural Centre.
Step into the world of the dinosaurs with our exciting FREE family adventures. The Monster Trail will lead you to around 20 giant dinos … waiting to be discovered. Or take on the Mini Trail, winding past 13 shop windows in town, each hiding a clue. Or follow the Explorer Trail and track down 15+ prehistoric creatures, large and small, at locations outside Lanark town centre. Complete one, two or all the trails and earn your Jurassic Lanark Badge, showing everyone you're a true dinosaur hunter!
Step into the world of the dinosaurs with our exciting FREE family adventures. The Monster Trail will lead you to around 20 giant dinos … waiting to be discovered. Or take on the Mini Trail, winding past 13 shop windows in town, each hiding a clue. Or follow the Explorer Trail and track down 15+ prehistoric creatures, large and small, at locations outside Lanark town centre. Complete one, two or all the trails and earn your Jurassic Lanark Badge, showing everyone you're a true dinosaur hunter!
You can pick up your free trail maps from:
Tolbooth Lanark on High Street in the heart of the town centre (postcode ML11 7EX), open daily, 10am to 5pm). Our friendly volunteers are on hand with tips to help you complete your adventure.
New Lanark World Heritage Site Visitor Centre (open daily, 10am - 5pm)
Langloch Farm Gift and Farm Shop (open daily, 9.30am - 4.30pm)
Lanark Agricultural Centre - Gavel Restaurant (open Thursday to Tuesday, 9am - 3pm; closed Wednesdays)
You can also download the Monster Trail and Mini Trail maps HERE and the Explorer Trail map HERE.
The full route of the Monster Trail is just under 2 miles long. Please note there are some narrow pavements on the route and areas with no pavement on the steep walk down to Castlebank Park. There is also a steep slope including shallow steps within the park.
You can pick up your free trail maps from:
Tolbooth Lanark on High Street in the heart of the town centre (postcode ML11 7EX), open daily, 10am to 5pm). Our friendly volunteers are on hand with tips to help you complete your adventure.
New Lanark World Heritage Site Visitor Centre (open daily, 10am - 5pm)
Langloch Farm Gift and Farm Shop (open daily, 9.30am - 4.30pm)
Lanark Agricultural Centre - Gavel Restaurant (open Thursday to Tuesday, 9am - 3pm; closed Wednesdays)
You can also download the Monster Trail and Mini Trail maps HERE and the Explorer Trail map HERE.
The full route of the Monster Trail is just under 2 miles long. Please note there are some narrow pavements on the route and areas with no pavement on the steep walk down to Castlebank Park. There is also a steep slope including shallow steps within the park.
Every Saturday and Sunday (11am–3pm), join our Jurassic Lanark Rangers outside the Horticultural Centre in Castlebank Park for some dino-mite family fun. Say hello to baby dinos Trixie and Nibbles – don’t worry, they’re very friendly! And grab a photo with FERGUS, our roaring TRex, back by popular demand! There’ll be various activities as well – and it's all completely FREE!
Every Saturday and Sunday (11am–3pm), join our Jurassic Lanark Rangers outside the Horticultural Centre in Castlebank Park for some dino-mite family fun. Say hello to baby dinos Trixie and Nibbles – don’t worry, they’re very friendly! And grab a photo with FERGUS, our roaring TRex, back by popular demand! There’ll be various activities as well – and it's all completely FREE!
Who will you discover on your trail? You might come face-to-face with fierce carnivores like TRex, Spinosaurus, Allosaurus, Chindesaurus, Dromaeosaurus, and Velociraptor – plus gentler plant-eaters like Ankylosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Brachiosaurus, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus. There's a whole herd to meet!
Who will you discover on your trail? You might come face-to-face with fierce carnivores like TRex, Spinosaurus, Allosaurus, Chindesaurus, Dromaeosaurus, and Velociraptor – plus gentler plant-eaters like Ankylosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Brachiosaurus, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus. There's a whole herd to meet!
Don’t forget to enter our Prize Draw for a chance to win a fantastic Dinosaur Bundle packed with prehistoric goodies! Just complete your Trail Map and drop it off when you collect your Jurassic Lanark Badge from the Tolbooth. Terms and Conditions HERE.
Don’t forget to enter our Prize Draw for a chance to win a fantastic Dinosaur Bundle packed with prehistoric goodies! Just complete your Trail Map and drop it off when you collect your Jurassic Lanark Badge from the Tolbooth. Terms and Conditions HERE.
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