The Falls of Falloch Scotland are an easy and popular stop in the Trossachs National Park on your way to Glencoe and the isles. The delicate waterfall (on most days) flows in a hidden enchanting pool surrounded by greenery.
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Falls of Falloch Video
Here is a very short video to see the Falloch waterfall flowing:
INFO & PLANNING TIPS - Falls of Falloch Scotland
TIPS FOR TRAVEL PLANNING ADDICTS
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 on both Travel Guide eBooks: The Road Trip Guide Scotland and The Road Trip Guide: Edinburgh to Skye
Visiting the Falls of Falloch Scotland
- Easy well maintain path. Just 3 min walk from the carpark
- 15min to walk 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 Access
As you can see in the pictures below, a nice path has been set up to walk from the carpark to the waterfall.
The Falls of Falloch
First you see it from the front at a higher level. The waterfall is 9 meter 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 at water level
You can walk down to water level.
I have not seen any sign so I guess it is possible to swim in the pool. 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 🙂
This location, along with many other beautiful places, is included in my eBook: The Road Trip Guide - Scotland.
It is a practical tool to plan your trip with maps, photos, planning tips, GPS coordinates...
Cages viewpoint of the Falls of Falloch
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.
They do not talk about fairies here (contrary to the Isle of Skye) but I was half-expecting to see some. LOL
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Enchanting, don't you think?
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