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Falls of Falloch (Scotland) – walk + views

Last updated on February 1, 2022 By Claire, the Travel Planning Geek

Want to admire the enchanting Falls of Falloch, a popular stop in the Trossachs National Park, Scotland.
Well it is very easy.
Below is my guide to help you plan your visit: access, walk and viewpoints.


Table of Contents
Why visit the Falls of Falloch in Scotland?
PLANNING TIPS - Falls of Falloch Scotland
Falls of Falloch Walk
Admiring the Falloch Falls
Falls of Falloch at water level
Cages' viewpoint of the Falls of Falloch - Woven Sound

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Why visit the Falls of Falloch in Scotland?

The Falls of Falloch are an easy stop when driving around the Trossach National Park.
After just a short walk, you can admire the enchanting green area with the waterfall in the center.

At this waterfall, river Falloch falls over 30ft (9m).
Not a big waterfall. But the best part is the enchanting surroundings.

visit the Falls of Falloch in Scotland

Falls of Falloch in Scotland

Below is a very short video to see the Falloch waterfall flowing - a virtual tour!

More photos after the planning tips.


PLANNING TIPS - Falls of Falloch Scotland

How to get to Falls of Falloch Location

  • In the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
  • Not far North from Loch Lomond, Carpark is 5km south of Crianlarich on A82
  • 20min drive from Tarbet (town in the middle of Loch Lomond)
  • 1h20min drive from Glasgow
  • Nice stop on your way to or from Fort William

The GPS coordinates and location on a practical map are available my travel guides, to help you easily plan your road trip:

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Practical Tips

  • The Falls of Falloch carpark is well indicated
  • Easy and well-maintained path. Just 3 min walk from the carpark
  • 15min walk to enjoy the falls of Falloch and walk back
  • Nice spot for a picnic
  • No facilities
  • Be careful near the water with children
Falls of Falloch Road sign

Need to rent a car in Scotland?
My tips:

  • Compare prices on my favorite platform: Discovercars.com - one of the best rated comparison sites!
  • Choose the car and company you prefer (prefer a compact car for the single-lane roads)
  • Consider their full coverage option - I always take it for peace of mind! 
  • Book early to have a large choice of vehicles!

See my 36 tips about renting a car in Scotland

Can you swim in the Falls of Falloch?

I have not seen any sign so I guess it is possible to swim in the pool carved by the waterfall.
Just be careful with the current, don't swim when the waterfall is roaring - Some people had to be rescued before...
And remember this is Scotland: water is cold

Accommodations in the Trossachs

  • You can find accommodations around the Trossachs National park
  • Close to Loch Katrine, you can only find rentals
  • For more options head to Loch Lomond especially around Balloch 
  • See the best rated accommodations in the Trossachs National Park

Where to stay in Scotland?
My tips:

  • Edinburgh to explore the fascinating city - see best rated accommodations
  • Portree central to explore the isle of Skye - see best rated accommodations
  • Glencoe to take the time in the magnificent valley - see best rated accommodations
  • Ullapool for the West coast on the North 500 - see best rated accommodations
  • Thurso for the North coast and ferry to the Orkneys - see best rated accommodations
  • Kirkwall to explore the Orkneys - see best rated accommodations
  • Inverness for the famous Speyside whiskies - see best rated accommodations

Find more inspiration in my article about where to stay in Scotland


Falls of Falloch Walk

It is a very short walk from the carpark to the Falls of Falloch viewing platform.
As you can see in the pictures below, a nice path has been set up:

Falls of Falloch Access 1
Falls of Falloch Access 2

Admiring the Falloch Falls

First you see it from the front at a higher level. The waterfall from the Falloch river is 9 meters tall (30ft).
Most days it is a gentle flow surrounded by greenery. Quite enchanting! But if you go on a rainy day you could see it roar.

Falls of Falloch Scotland 1
Falls of Falloch Scotland 3

Falls of Falloch at water level

You can walk down to water level.
Below are a couple of pictures.

Falls of Falloch Scotland 4
Falls of Falloch Scotland 6

Cages' viewpoint of the Falls of Falloch - Woven Sound

If you want to get even closer to the waterfall, there is a caged walkway to a viewing platform from where you can see the work of erosion creating the pool.
The intricately woven-together steel rods have been designed by John Kennedy to integrate with Nature without damaging it.

They do not talk about fairies here (contrary to the Isle of Skye) but I was half-expecting to see some. LOL

Falls of Falloch Scotland 7
Falls of Falloch Scotland 8

Other places to discover in the Trossachs:

  • The famous Loch Lomond - Read the article
  • Loch Katrine and its legendary boat trip - Read the article

And keep track of your own trip!

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