Falls of Glomach - easiest route (from Morvich)

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Summary

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.

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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

None to start. Citilink buses from Glasgow and Inverness stop at Allt a'chruinn, 2km from Morvich.

Start

Morvich. Open in Google Maps.

Hillwalking in Winter

Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. All route descriptions and difficulties given here are for summer conditions. See our Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking.

Walk Description

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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 turning right as signed after 70m. The path is rough initially 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.

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.

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.

Stage 4

Only the upper section of the falls is visible from the top. Whilst the ground beyond is dangerous and exposed, most visitors will continue very carefully down a rough path to reach a natural rocky balcony which has a terrific view of the whole height of the great falls, where the Allt a'Ghlomaich tumbles in two great leaps down into an awesome gorge.

Stage 5

It is possible to descend a rougher and quite precipitous path down to Glen Elchaig, but this is best left for the most experienced and confident. To return to Strath Croe, simply retrace your steps.

Falls of Glomach - easiest route (from Morvich)

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