Invergarry, Highland
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The Allt na Cailliche (stream of the old woman) tumbles over an impressive waterfall as it rattles off the slopes of Ben Tee on its way to the River Garry above Invergarry village. Good riverside paths lead right up to the base of the falls, with an equally excellent track to return. That just leaves a short section in the middle β a rather steep climb that may catch out the unwary (or weary!). Looking for a longer route? Combine this one with all or part of our River Garry route from Invergarry, which passes through the same car park.
Chronological photo guide
River Garry at White Bridge 
River Garry 
Path along the River Garry 
Footbridge over the Allt na Cailliche (used on return) 
Allt na Cailliche burnside path 
Burnside path 
Allt na Cailliche 
Allt na Ruighe Bhlair 
Tributary waterfall 
Allt na Cailliche waterfall 
Ascent alongside the waterfall 
Return track 
Crossing the Allt na Cailliche further up 
Return track
Location
O.S. Grid Reference: NH 283014
GPS coordinates: 57.071062,-4.833476
Infrequent bus stops on A87 near eastern Faichem Road junction (1 mi to east via quiet road)
Car park
Key info
5 km / 3 mi | β² 150 m |
1.5 hr
Features:
River Garry;
Allt na Cailliche waterfall β β β
⬀ Moderate | Fairly clear paths & tracks, with short but steep ascent from base to top of falls.
Anticlockwise lollipop circuit: start β follow west bank of River Garry to footbridge at Tom aβ Bhodaich (donβt cross) β follow north bank of Allt na Cailliche β Allt na Cailliche waterfall β path joins track above falls β Tom aβ Bhodaich β start via outward route
On our last visit
Wildlife: Small woodland birds, black slugs.
Weather: 12Β°C, cloudy with occasional drizzle.
May 2022
Also on this walk
Allt na Cailliche waterfall β β β
Location
No public transport within 1 mi, but see info for walk route above
Key info
Always open
Free
Quickest access to the waterfall is about a 30-min walk (each way) using the outward route described above (⬀ Easy).
