This beautiful waterfall provides a picturesque view when seen from below, as it is located just beneath the B6277 bridge.
By the way, you can access it from both the village of Garrigill and directly from the bridge, with the former offering the most scenic and attractive route. Apart from the main waterfall, you may also spot some smaller cascades around.

Javi Jaavii

January 9, 2024

Running

This beautiful waterfall provides a picturesque view when seen from below, as it is located just beneath the B6277 bridge. By the way, you can access it from both the village of Garrigill and directly from the bridge, with the former offering the most scenic and attractive route. Apart from the main waterfall, you may also spot some smaller cascades around.

David Howells

July 20, 2024

Hiking

This is a beautiful waterfall, easily accessible from the bridge above it, where there is some roadside parking. It does get busy, however, especially with gorge walking groups. Otherwise, you can walk up from Garrigill in about half an hour. The falls are in a great setting, with the bridge arching over the waterfall itself. It makes for a great photo stop or rest stop. You can also walk behind the waterfall. Please be careful in the area, as it is slippery underfoot, and avoid after prolonged rain for obvious reasons.

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