Falls of Glomach - easiest route (from Morvich)

Though not the highest, the Falls of Glomach are perhaps the most magnificent waterfalls in Britain, with a single leap of 113 metres (370 feet). This walk is the easiest and shortest approach.

Terrain

This is a straightforward hillwalk with a good path - easy for Grade 3. It does cross a hill pass however in remote countryside and should not be attempted without hillwalking skills.

Public Transport

There is a reasonable bus service along the A87, served by Citilink buses from Glasgow and Inverness. Ask to get off at Allt a'chruinn, which is two kilometres from Morvich.

Winter Safety

Please note that hillwalking in winter conditions - which is whenever there is snow lying - requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly, and to judge which routes are safe for the conditions and your party in winter. Please see our Winter Essentials for details.

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 17.5km/10.75 miles
Time: 5 - 6 hours
Ascent: 790m (Profile)
Grid Ref: NG961211

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Walk Description

Stage 1

Turn off the A87 at Morvich, and park at the National Trust for Scotland Morvich countryside centre, opposite Morvich Caravan Club site. Start by walking along the continuation of the road, keeping left at two forks and crossing the bridge at Innichro. Keep straight ahead on the track on the far side before looking out for a path which heads off to the right after 70m. The path crosses rough ground but soon becomes very clear and comes close to the Abhainn Chonaig. After a couple of kilometres take a fork on the left that leads down to the river and crosses it via a footbridge. On the far side follow the path up to a forest track and turn right.

Photo - Richard Webb

Stage 2

Keep left at the next fork and continue beside the plantation. Another track soon joins from the left; after this keep right at yet another fork. Cross a bridge over the burn and continue up the track, which leads eventually to another bridge; cross and follow the old path which climbs beyond; the forestry is now left behind.

Photo - Richard Webb

Stage 3

The excellent stalkers path now heads uphill, keeping to the left side of the valley above the river. At the head of the valley the path climbs out and crosses the bare bealach or pass with good views. The name Bealach na Sroine means the pass of the nose - referring to the steep north end of the Munro A Ghlas-bheinn which rises above it. Continue on the path, which undulates for a while before beginning a descent towards the unseen gorge of the Falls of Glomach ahead.

Photo - Richard Webb

Stage 4

A sign before the gorge indicates that it is dangerous to proceed further, but most visitors will continue very carefully down to a peer down ledge which has a terrific view of the great falls, where the Allt a'Ghlomaich tumbles in two great leaps down into an awesome gorge. To return to Strath Croe, retrace your steps.

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Falls of Glomach - easiest route (from Morvich)

Terrain

Public Transport

Winter Safety

Users' reports

Start

Walk Statistics

Maps / GPS

Accommodation

Walk Description

Stage 1

Photo - Richard Webb

Stage 2

Photo - Richard Webb

Stage 3

Photo - Richard Webb

Stage 4

Photo ©Richard Smith

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