Bracklinn Falls, Callander

Welcome to our March 2023 updated guide to Bracklinn Falls, Callander. I visited this picturesque and popular location to update this guide soon after the replacement bridge was opened to the public. 

The previous bridge was closed in late-2021 following safety concerns. The award-winning wooden and copper footbridge was only installed in 2010, replacing an iron one built for Queen Victoria's visit in the 1870s, which had been washed away by floods in 2004.

On the map below, the marker shows the position of the free car park for the falls, a 3/4 mile walk away.

 

The new Bracklinn Falls Bridge

Replacement Bracklinn Bridge

The new replacement bridge is made of 'weathering steel', robust enough to last around 120 years and is already developing a distinctive rusty colour, which is deliberate as it helps the structure to blend into the landscape. I have to say I was impressed it fitted in well and hopefully will last considerably longer than the previous one. Good to see the footpaths approaching the falls have been upgraded and there are new seats installed.

Bracklinn Falls Circuit Walk

Now that the replacement bridge has been installed, walkers can enjoy the popular circuit around the falls and onto Callander Crags. However, whilst there is a free car a short walk from the falls, this does get full and the narrow, steep road busy. The pathway from the town is 1.5 miles.

You'll hear the falls as you arrive. They are especially dramatic after heavy rainfall. There are a few good spots to get a good view of them on both sides of the new bridge. Enjoy the area around the waterfalls, or follow the circuit connecting the town with Bracklinn Falls and Callander Crags.

If you parked at the Bracklinn Falls Car Park, a 3-mile circuit heading over the bridge and through the forest. Once you clear the woods, there is the wide-open space of the Callander Crags. Keep left when the track forks and cross a bridge over the Keltie Water, pass through a gate and stay on the path until you get to the road, then turn left and follow it back to the car park.

When To Visit?

During winter, the falls are often more dramatic as they contain more water. The autumn colours are beautiful, spring and summer are good too. I’ve been trying to vary the seasons for my visits. These photographs are from winter, autumn and summer.

Winter view of Bracklinn Falls

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The Falls

You can scramble around and get some good views of Bracklinn Falls and the gorge below. Do take care when heading off of the main path as there are some steep drops. Bracklinn Falls is one of Callander's highlights, well worth a visit. 

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The Trossachs

Here are some more guides to help you plan a trip to the Trossachs. On this website see our collection of guides, including ones on history and the Trossachs Trail. Check out the official Trossachs Trail website and the website for Callander Visitor Information.

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Words and photography by Paul Saunders. Visit Paul’s Marketing and Photography websites for details of his services in Scotland.

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