The Top 10 Waterfalls In West Scotland
However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 10
beautiful waterfalls to choose from In West Scotland. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
beautiful waterfalls to choose from In West Scotland. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
Last updated: October 8, 2025
If hiking Beinn Chabhair then I’d recommend reaching the summit via the waterfall. However, as it’s a steep climb, avoid it on the way back down by choosing the longer route that winds back to the campsite.
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Step off the bike and take the path off of the gravel track to see these majestic waterfalls. Known as the finest waterfall on Arran, it is a double cascade …
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Slight detour near a footbridge takes you to this waterfall. There was heavy rain the day before. My photo doesn't really show the beauty of this waterfall.
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About 26 feet tall, this waterfall is a wee hidden gem. It's best seen after a few days of rain, so best to visit in Autumn, Winter or Spring, when it's quite breath taking.
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From this viewing platform, you get a magnificent view over Glenashdale Falls (known as the Eas a' Chrannaig in Gaelic). The double falls are approximately 140 feet (45 m) high and are especially impressive after heavy rainfall.
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This bridge is a very popular destination for local walkers. If you go up the river for a few steps, you will see the waterfall and with a bit of …
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Having gone past lots of scary looking Ministry of Defence signs, I didn't feel very obedient when I saw the sign saying "Cyclists dismount", but you should obey as it's very steep.
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The Putyan Burn forms from a number of small burns, etc., such as the Baidland Burn from Baidland Hill and springs at Baidland Mill. It reaches its confluence with the …
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Pretty waterfall just off the cycle path near Lochwinnoch. The perfect place to stop for a bite to eat.
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While somewhat of a scramble to access, Biglees Waterfall is worth the effort to experience.
The Cascades run through the area's hills and cliffs, forming many other small falls, with …
The Cascades run through the area's hills and cliffs, forming many other small falls, with …
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