Allt na Calliche Trail, near Invergarry

Summary

Follow a delightful stream up through the forest, passing an attractive waterfall. The descent follows a track with more open views.

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Grade

Bog Factor

3.5/5

Rating

Terrain

Waymarked route through forest (note from 2022 FLS is no longer maintaining the waymarkers so take care to follow the map/route); a fair amount of steep uphill is involved.

Getting there

Start

Ciste Dubh forestry car park.

Public Transport

Buses from Glasgow and Fort William to the Isle of Skye pass the entrance to the forest at Whitebridge; otherwise you can walk from Invergarry.

Start Grid Ref

NH283013

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 4.5km / 2.75 miles
Time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Ascent: 145m (Profile)

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Walk Description

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Stage 1

Park in the Ciste Dubh forestry car park, reached by a signed track off the A87(T) just west of Invergarry. The car park is across the bridge and then to the right; there is an information board with details about the walk. The route is waymarked with yellow marker posts; it begins beside the White Bridge crossed by the track near the car park entrance, turning onto a path which heads downstream beside the River Garry on the car park side of the bridge. The path continues beside a delightful stretch of the river as it rushes over minor falls and rapids amidst rich mixed woodland.

Stage 2

Eventually a barrier is reached (with dilapidated bridges ahead). Turn right here, following a clear path as it passes a track turning area and then reaches a new footbridge over a tributary - the Allt na Calliche. Do not cross this, instead continuing ahead on the path which follows the Allt na Calliche upstream. A track is close by the path at several points.

Stage 3

Keep left at a junction to stay on the path, soon crossing a bridge over a smaller tributary. The path begins to head gently uphill, passing a viewpoint for a minor waterfall. Further on the path reaches another viewing point, this time for a much more impressive waterfall.

Stage 4

Follow the waymarked path which heads briefly to the right here before reaching a junction. Keep sharp left here and the path begins to wind steeply uphill through the woodland to climb above the falls. It ascends stone steps and passes a seat part way up, close to the stream, before eventually emerging on a track. This is the highest point on this walk.

Stage 5

Turn left along the track. This heads very gently downhill, and has some open views over the lower Glen Garry countryside and to the windfarm on Meall Dubh. Continue on the track as it winds left and right, passing through a gate and high above a house.

Stage 6

Shortly after this look out for a marker post for a section of path which descends steeply in zig-zags on the left. Bear left across the track to take the path almost opposite. This leads down through the trees and reaches the footbridge over the Allt na Calliche passed near the start of the walk. Cross this and turn right on the far side to rejoin the outward route, soon following it back beside the River Garry to the start.

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