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The top 6 waterfalls in Cairngorms
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Pattack Falls
Hiking Highlight
The impressive, tumbling Pattack Falls and its rocky gorge are particularly spectacular when the River Pattack is in spate after heavy rainfall. There is lovely walking in the surrounding woodlands …
Tip by Alex Foxfield
Lin O'Dee
Mountain Biking Highlight
The Linn O'Dee is a beautiful waterfall where the river Dee makes its way down a narrow gorge. It's a popular tourism destination and yields typical features of the Cairngorm …
Tip by Katherine Moore
Falls of the Glasallt
Hiking Highlight
This is an impressive 160-foot (50 m) waterfall near the head of Loch Muick. It's a steep and, in some places, challenging path to the falls. However, in fine weather, and especially after heavy rain, it's well worth the effort.
Tip by Dan Hobson
Small waterfall at the river Dee
Hiking Highlight
A gorgeous spot (pardon the pun) to stop and rest a while, this waterfall on the River Dee in the Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve. Be careful where the …
Tip by Katherine Moore
Falls of Tarf
Bike Touring Highlight
Amazing place to camp, very hard to reach though (by gravel-bike that is). It took us an hour hike-a-bike to get their when the path narrowed (from the south) and …
Tip by Rik Dijkhoff
Falls of Garbh Allt
Hiking Highlight
Beautiful rushing waterfall in a native Caledonian forest close to Braemar. Take the nice bridge to keep your feet dry.
Tip by Carola „Bandit“ K.
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