National Park Waterfalls
Bracklinn Falls, Callander
In this guide, I have listed some of the best waterfalls in Loch Lomond and Trossachs.
Bracklinn Falls
The first example is pictured above, Bracklinn Falls in Callander, where the dramatic falls plunge the Keltie Water into a deep gorge lined by giant slabs of rock. Please read our guide to these pretty falls, which have some excellent walking trails around them. However, the falls are awaiting a new bridge which will be installed later this year.
Falls of Lenny
The dramatic Pass of Leny is one of the great gateways to the Highlands. Through this narrow pass, just north of Callander, the Falls of Leny cascade over huge rocks towards the Lowlands. The falls are most safely viewed from the western side, from the National Cycle Network Route 7, a short distance from the Ben Ledi car park, but there are longer term plans to reopen the historic view from the other side with a bridge above the falls.
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Arklet Falls, Inversnaid
Arklet Falls, Inversnaid
The dramatic waterfalls at Inversnaid on the Arklet Burn as it drops into Loch Lomond are close to Inversnaid Hotel. They can be viewed from the water on a Cruise Loch Lomond boat, by land from the car park and pier, or at closer quarters from bridges above them on the West Highland Way, reached by steep steps behind the hotel. Gerald Manley Hopkins wrote of the falls in Inversnaid, “What would the world be, once bereft Of wet and of wildness? Let them be left, O let them be left, wildness and wet; Long live the weeds and the wilderness yet.”
Falls of Dochart, Killin
Falls of Dochart, Killin
Flowing through the pretty village of Killin at the edge of the National Park the Falls of Dochart are very photogenic. The Bridge over the falls was first built in 1764, having to be re-built in 1834 after a flood.
Falls of Falloch, near Crianlarich
Falls of Falloch
The beautiful Glen Falloch Falls are also known as Rob Roy’s Bathtub, due to outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor’s use of the deep pool under the falls. Falls of Falloch is a pretty and spectacular waterfall and picnic spot just off of the A82 south of Crianlarich.
We featured the Falls of Falloch on our A82 Road Trip guide, one of the most read articles on this website. The falls are very accessible, look out for the brown sign and turn into the car park by the main road. The car park is often too small for the number of people who wish to use it, but if full be patient as you may be lucky as people often don’t spend too long here. In fact, many people choose to stop to stretch their legs and get a quick view of the waterfall before continuing on their journey.
From the car park, follow the path until it opens out with places to see the falls. It’s a short and pleasant walk through the treelined path, listen out for the noise of the falls as you get closer.
The Woven Sound installation at the Falls allows visitors to enjoy a different viewpoint of the falls. It is part of the series of Scottish Scenic Viewpoint installations, each very different and thoughtful design that complements its surrounding landscape. The Woven Sound amplifies the sound of the falls, with the platform providing a sheltered and close view of the waterfall.
Inscribed on the Woven Sound (see below) is an entry from Dorothy Wordsworth's (sister of poet William Wordsworth) diary when she visited the falls in 1803.
Ruskin Rock, Brig o’ Turk
Ruskin Rock, Brig o’ Turk
Known as Ruskin Rock, or John Ruskin Viewpoint, this Trossachs landmark is one of the many examples of the impact on the area by the Victorian poets, artists and writers that flocked here, mainly in response to Sir Walter Scott’s poem Lady of the Lake published in 1810.Please read our guide to Trossachs History for a flavour of these characters. Ruskin Rock has only been discovered in relatively recent times. The rock represents the location on the Glen Finglas waterfall where John Ruskin (1819-1900), an influential art critic of the nineteenth century, chose to have his portrait painted.
The location of Ruskin Rock is shown below. Ruskin Rock or Viewpoint is part of Glen Finglas, which is within The Great Trossachs Forest. It can be reached through Brig o’ Turk and Glen Finglas Road. It is close to the Glen Finglas Reservoir and can also be included in the walk along the orange way markered trail from Glen Finglas Visitor Centre to Lendrick Hill and Dam.
Glenbranter Waterfall Trail
Glenbranter Waterfall Trail
Glenbranter is a Forestry and Land Scotland site in Argyll Forest, on the Cowal Penninsula. It can be found close to the A815, between Strachur and the start of Loch Eck.
There are three trails from the car park and visitor centre. Take the yellow marked Waterfall Trail (2.5miles) which has some steep slopes, bridges and occasional muddy sections. There are a few waterfalls to enjoy along this very enjoyable route.
Little Fawn Waterfall, Aberfoyle
Little Fawn Waterfall, Aberfoyle
A magical waterfall close to Aberfoyle in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, surrounded by woods, yet easily accessed on a short walk from the Lodge Forest Visitor Centre. Follow the way-marked Little Fawn Trail that can be extended to explore more of the forest and a scenic viewpoint back across Aberfoyle. The walk has hammocks and other interesting features along the trail!
Puck’s Glen, near Dunoon
Puck’s Glen, near Dunoon
Puck's Glen is on the A815, around five miles from Dunoon. It’s a rocky gorge, viewed from a Victorian walkway. The paths get you up close to the gorge and are steep and rocky in places. There are many wooden bridges along the trail. Walking Puck's Glen will take around an hour and is just over a mile. The route, signed by red wooden post markers, start from the car park. Follow the path that runs parallel with the main road. You will see the way into the gorge, where you can begin the climb.
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