Walk: Allt na Cailliche & her elderly waterfall

📌 Invergarry, Highland
★★★

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 – 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

🌍 Location

📌 Start / finish at White Bridge, off the A87 1.5 mi west of Invergarry

🧭 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 | ▲ 150 m | ⌛ 1.5 hr

Features: 💧 River Garry; 🌊 Allt na Cailliche waterfall ★★★

⬤ Moderate | Fairly clear paths & tracks, with short but steep ascent from base to top of falls.

➡️ Anticlockwise lollipop circuit: start – follow west bank of River Garry to footbridge at Tom a’ Bhodaich (don’t cross) – follow north bank of Allt na Cailliche – Allt na Cailliche waterfall – path joins track above falls – Tom a’ Bhodaich – start via outward route

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🥾 On our last visit

Wildlife: Small woodland birds, black slugs.

Weather: 12°C, cloudy with occasional drizzle.

May 2022

Allt na Cailliche waterfall ★★★