United Kingdom · Scottish Highlands
Falls of Glomach
Eas na Glaoiche
One of Britain tallest waterfalls sits deep in a remote Highland glen with no road access, requiring a demanding hike of several hours each way through the Glomach nature reserve. Its remoteness has kept it far less visited than falls of comparable height elsewhere in the UK.
One of Britain tallest waterfalls sits deep in a remote Highland glen with no road access, requiring a demanding hike of several hours each way through the Glomach nature reserve. Its remoteness has kept it far less visited than falls of comparable height elsewhere in the UK.
Falls of Glomach drops 113 metres (371 ft) on the Glomach, inside Glomach National Nature Reserve. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Killilan, with INV the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated hard.
Summer daylight and drier ground make the long approach walk safest.
What you can do here
Camping
Falls where you can legally sleep within earshot of the water.
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Summer daylight and drier ground make the long approach walk safest.
Entry: Free
Getting there
- Base townKillilan
- AirportINV
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- RegionScottish Highlands, Europe
- AccessHard — a serious approach: distance, altitude, a boat, or a guide
On the map
57.2167, -5.2333
Quick answers
How tall is Falls of Glomach?
Falls of Glomach drops 113 metres (371 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Glomach.
When is the best time to visit Falls of Glomach?
Peak flow is May to August. Summer daylight and drier ground make the long approach walk safest.
What can you do at Falls of Glomach?
Beyond the viewpoints: camping, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated hard — a serious approach: distance, altitude, a boat, or a guide.
How do you get to Falls of Glomach?
The usual base is Killilan, and the closest airport is INV. A serious approach: distance, altitude, a boat, or a guide from there. Free.
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