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Falls Walk
 

The Falls Walk is the shorter of the two walks to Plodda falls. This is one of the most beautiful falls in Scotland and is well worth a visit. There are several views of the falls, one of which is overlooking them from a bridge built in 1880 by Lord Tweedmouth. The walk also passes through some magnificent Douglas fir and larch trees planted between 1895-1900. They are considered to be among the highest quality trees in Britain.

How to get there:

Falls Walk can be started from Plodda Falls Carpark in Plodda which is part of Guisachan. Tomich, Cannich, Struy, Balnain, Drumnadrochit, and Inverness are the nearest towns or villages.

From the A831, from either Beauly or Drumnadrochit, take the unclassified road signposted to Tomich. Go through Tomich and continue along the bumpy forest track. Plodda falls carpark is 3.5 miles along here., There is an infrequent bus service from Inverness as far as Tomich.

OS Grid Reference: NH 280 238

MATURE LARCH ON PLODDA FALLS WALK IN TOMICH GLEN

Plodda Falls Carpark Facilities.
Parking
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
white
Length of trail:
1.6km/1 miles
Approximate time of trail:
30 minutes
Open or closed:
open Caution on wet surfaces.
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Fiona Barnett
Ao Fm
01320 366322
e-mail: fiona.barnett@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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What's of interest
The Plodda Falls footbridge is closed. There is a viewing area further down, just follow the path. There are some impressive wood ants nests to see along this walk. Have a look but please take care not to damage them - they've taken a long time to build!

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