So we get a lot of rain here in Scotland….but that also means we have spectacular waterfalls to go see! I recently visited The Falls of Falloch at the north end of Loch Lomond and after a week worth of heavy rain the 30ft high falls were truly spectacular and the water cascading down into the river below could be heard from the car park. The falls are a short walk from the car park, but the walk along by the river Falloch is beautiful with some great wee places down by the river to have a picnic, but beware it is a deep and fast flowing river!
An interesting feature at the Falls is The Woven Sound, an iron walk way and view point designed by John Kennedy as part of the Scenic Routes Trail throughout the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The iron structure extends out from the edge of the path allowing you to get even closer to the falls.
What other waterfalls are a must visit? With so many to go see,
could this be an alternative to ‘munro bagging’!??
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Top (Highland ones) for me:
Steall Falls, Glen Nevis, near Fort William
I love the walk into the Glen - it is so beautiful and has a really distinct feel about it. It always makes me feel like I'm in Jurassic Park! There's also a wire bridge you can use to cross the river, which can make for an adventure!
Plodda Falls, south of Glen Affric, near Inverness
These are amazing in spate - you can soaked on the viewing platform just from the spray! They're relatively high (nearly 50 metres) but what I love is the a great cantilevered viewing platform that juts out so you get a fab view.
Falls of Glomach, Kintail, near Dornie
Nice walk in, and a huge drop (over 100 metres) into the gorge.
Falls Of Measach, Wester Ross, near Ullapool
Corrieshalloch Gorge and the Falls Of Measach never cease to amaze me - I forget how deep the gorge is every time! It means ‘Ugly Hollow’ in Gaelic, but it's the total opposite! Not that high, but thunderous! There's a suspension bridge to walk over the gorge, and a viewing platform which give a great perspective.
The Isle of Skye has many waterfalls, all of which are spectacular but as you drive on the road between Broadford and Portree you will see some at very close hand.
Another nice one is the Falls of Bruar - a steep climb but worth it.
@Samantha_Grant @AmyNess I remember visiting Corrieshalloch Gorge a number of years ago whilst returning from a campervan holiday to the Gairloch. The viewing platform that juts out over the edge is scary but fun at the same time!
The Falls of Dochart in the village of Killin at the southern tip of Loch Tay are pretty special too.
It's a great wee 4.5km circular walk in Whiting Bay. It can take around two hours to walk round the route.
As well as the Falls you'll see another mini waterfall, Iron Age Fort and you have the additional option to visit the Giants' Graves, a neolithic tomb. Beautiful woodlands too.
I think waterfall bagging is a great idea @VisitScotlandLyndsay! I really need to see more of them. They look and sound magnificent in all seasons!
Glenashdale falls in winter
Glenashdale falls viewing platform
Glenashdale falls in summer
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In July this year we explored a new walk to Coire Fhionn Lochan. Beautiful waterfalls most of the way up to the mountain loch. Well worth the hike!
More photos on my blog if you're interested: https://loveexploringscotland.com/2016/07/11/walking-on-arran-coire-fhionn-lochan/
If you click on the category Isle of Arran you can see other walks I've explored. I try to visit at least once a year!
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I like the Falls of Feugh in Banchory, Aberdeenshire. If you are lucky, you can see leaping salmon.
Your photographs are fantastic @ElaineR, your two wee pups look like they are having fun!
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