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A'Chuil is a popular bothy on the Cape Wrath Trail. It's a typical two room shelter, with sleeping platforms in each. Hill walkers use the bothy to access the impressive ridge that links Sgùrr nan Coireachan, Garbh Chioch Mhòr and Sgùrr na Ciche.

The double waterfall falls approximately 12 meters before falling another 6 meters into the Witch's Cauldron. A charming fairy story is attached to the falls. The cattle in the district were suffering from an unexplained malaise and the Camerons consulted a seer about it. The seer attributed the malaise to an old hermit woman who lived beside the lake and said that it would persist until the witch was killed. The Camerons therefore sought her out at her cottage, but when they got there all they found was a cat which they set upon and wounded. However, it escaped and they followed the trail of blood to the Chia-aig Falls where they found the dying cat. They were about to finish the wretched animal's life when it let out a terrifying scream and leapt into the pool. As it leaped, it changed into the witch they were looking for. The Camerons stoned the old hag to death and the malaise did not recur.

The road north of the lake is very beautiful and secluded, and you can drive along it virtually forever; it certainly feels like forever. You usually have to turn back at some point.

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waterfall and witchpool

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This is the way to the Achnacarry estate of the Cameron Clan. If you drive up the bumpy road you will come to the car park of the Clan Cameron Museum. Parking is free and you can walk around the grounds freely - just pay attention to the signs as there may be hunting or other restrictions posted here. The estate was used by the army as a headquarters for training in the area during WWII.

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/LjQs4ymqXkw

Lovely little bothy with a fireplace! https://youtu.be/CTpgyUrg0LA?21min40s

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The start of the road that runs along the side of the loch. Good road but very undulating.

You can swim in the lower pool, but you should bring warer shoes because of the stones.

The waterfall is famous for the film Rob Roy (1995) which was filmed here.

The lower plunge pool is known as the Witches Cauldron – because of its dark black colour.

The museum explains the history of the Cameron clan, its involvement in the Jacobite risings and the later clan revival. There is also information about the Achnacarry region and its nature. The museum is housed in a 17C croft building. The farmland was raided by Cumberland's soldiers in 1746, according to Culloden. Opening times vary seasonally. Information at www.clancameronmuseum.co.uk.

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It‘s an impressive stone chimney next to the road.

Sgurr nan Coireachan is a 953m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. For us, it was our sixth Munro in a three day expedition in the Knoydart area. The ridge that links this Munro to Garbh Chioch Mhor and Sgurr na Ciche is delightful! It's easy to follow, largely following the crest of the ridge, and most of the way there is a visible path.

Garbh Chioch Mhor is a 1,013m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. Making our way gingerly down the steep slopes of neighbouring Sgurr na Ciche, we reached the col and it was a short steep climb to the summit. The ridge to the east of Garbh Chioch Mhor is much more gentle and undulating. The whole area is simply stunning.

Glen Dessary is a long and beautiful glen. Walk through the valley, along wetlands and woodland. A magical place.