Ardessie Falls

DUNDONNELL AND ULLAPOOL

Summary : A short, steep walk alongside the Allt Airdeasaidh to view the impressive Ardessie waterfalls. The path is eroded and wet in places, but there are beautiful views across Loch Broom on a fine day. Terrain : Indistinct path which is often wet after rainfall, some steep sections. Grade : Distance : 2.5km/1.5 miles Bog Factor : Time : 30 minutes Start : Layby on A832 just after the falls coming from Dundonnell Grid ref : NH053897 Map :   View an OS map of the route Ascent : 228m GPS Route/ Waypoints :  Open this walk in QUO 2  Tell me more  Open this walk in GPX format  (compatible with Memory map etc)  Open this walk in Google Earth Tell me more  Open all walks in Google Earth Tell me more Pronunciation and meaning : Press play button to listen   Tell me more Public Transport : [Click for timetables - choose Area 5]

1. From the parking area walk back along the road towards Ardessie/Dundonnell. After crossing the river and viewing the lower waterfall continue for another 10 metres to where a faint path turns right up some rocks.

2. Follow the path as it turns to the right and keeps nearer to the edge of the Allt Airdeasaidh. Here the stream forms a number of spectacular falls and narrows where the water has scooped out interesting shapes and bowls from the rock.

3. Follow the faint path up the side of the stream for as far as you want. Ahead Sail Mhor looms on the horizon showing what an excellent viewpoint this Corbett is. The views over Loch Broom and the surrounding countryside get better the higher you go. Return to the road by the same outward route.

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