Persimmon Homes - The Grange, ML9

Leisure

Larkhall has some lovely attractions, including the beautiful Morgan Glen wooded gorge. Accessed from Larkhall, or via the Avon Walkway, the gorge is a haven for wildlife - you might see Great Spotted woodpeckers, badgers and roe deer. During the spring you'll find bluebells covering its woodland floor. Other local attractions include Broomhill House, The Clyde Valley Tourist Route - which has country walks, garden centres, tea rooms, parks and pony trekking, and the fantastic Chatelherault Country Park. Larkhall has some excellent local leisure facilities, including a pristine nine-hole golf course and a leisure centre with a gym, health suite and a variety of fitness classes. Sports fans will enjoy Larkhall's junior football teams, the West of Scotland Karting Club just outside the town, and the popular Larkhall YMCA Harriers running club.

Transport

Larkhall railway station, on the Argyle Line, provides regular services to Glasgow and beyond. Also on the Argyle Line, the Merryton railway station serves the northern end of town. Larkhall has good bus links, with frequent services to Motherwell, Stonehouse, Hamilton, Lanark, Strathaven and Wishaw. The M74 skirts the eastern edges of the town, and there are two convenient M74 motorway intersections, one from the A71 and the other from the A72.

Education

Young families will be pleased to know that Larkhall has a wide number of school to choose from, for children of all ages. There are eight primary schools and a secondary school in the town.

Shopping

The town has an eclectic mix of both local and high street shops, as well as cafes, restaurants and pubs. There's a good range of national supermarkets as well, for everything you'll need for day to day living. For a day of retail therapy, the shopping outlets, restaurants, bars and cafes that Glasgow offers, just 18 miles from The Grange development, are a real treat.