The best waterfall hikes and walks in the Highlands
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1. Fairy Pools & Cuillin Views loop — Isle of Skye
7.32km
02:10
230m
230m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(267)
2,162
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2. Steall Waterfall and Glen Nevis
3.97km
01:19
100m
100m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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459
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3. Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall & The West Highland Way loop from Kinlochleven
5.45km
01:47
240m
240m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. Inchnadamph Bone Caves loop
4.53km
01:26
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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542
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5. Ring of Steall — Mamores, Fort William
17.2km
08:01
1,340m
1,340m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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