Flowerdale Falls, Gairloch
A wooded glen behind Gairloch, past the old mansion house to a waterfall.
- Distance
- 4 km
- Ascent
- 130 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 107 m
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About this walk
Flowerdale Falls, Gairloch is an easy 4 km out-and-back walk with 130 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Flowerdale, Gairloch (grid reference NG 814 752).
Flowerdale is the wooded glen that runs inland from Gairloch harbour, with the 18th-century Flowerdale House at its mouth and a waterfall at its head. The path follows the river through oak and birch woods, past a crannog loch, to the falls. Easy, sheltered, and a good one for a wet day on the coast. Return the same way.
Route
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The falls
Follow the glen up through the woods to the waterfall and return.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Flowerdale Falls, Gairloch take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 4 km route, which has 130 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Flowerdale, Gairloch (grid reference NG 814 752). Car park by the Old Inn at Charlestown harbour.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses to Gairloch from Inverness. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Woodland paths, muddy in places.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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