📌 Fintry, Stirling
★★★★
Winding through an upland glen between the Campsie Fells and Fintry Hills, the Endrick Water unexpectedly takes an almighty 94-foot plunge into a side-on gorge. If you time it right, this is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Scottish Lowlands (along with the Falls of Clyde and Grey Mare’s Tail), so why it’s not better known is something of a mystery. Perhaps it’s because the Carron Valley Reservoir upstream blocks much of the burn’s catchment area, so waiting until after a period of local heavy rain is even more important than usual. Nevertheless, this (potentially) awesome cataract should be right at the top of your list.
🌍 Location
📌 Off the B818 1 mi east of Carron Valley Reservoir dam
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NS 662862
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 56.049466,-4.149866
❌ No public transport within 1 mi
🚗 Small, rough layby around Gallows Knowe, 🧭 NS 661864 / 🛰️ 56.051434,-4.152678
📝 Key info
⌚ Always open
🎫 Free
💬 From the roadside it’s a 5-min walk to the top of the waterfall on a signposted, muddy footpath, with good views of the cascade on the way.
