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Loch na Gainmhich – Allt Chranaidh Falls loop from Allt Chranaidh Waterfall

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Loch na Gainmhich – Allt Chranaidh Falls loop from Allt Chranaidh Waterfall

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Loch na Gainmhich – Allt Chranaidh Falls loop from Allt Chranaidh Waterfall

00:47

2.48km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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167 m

Loch na Gainmhich and Wailing Widow Falls

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Loch na Gainmhich is a stunning little freshwater loch not far from the road, it's well worth the push or walk across to see it. The waterfall has several names, …

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371 m

View of Assynt

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3

666 m

Loch na Gainmhich

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Loch na Gainmhich is on the road between Loch Assynt and Kylesku and is a popular destination for hikers and fishermen. There is a car park at the north end …

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791 m

Sandy Shore of Lochan Fada

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In bad weather it gets very muddy there. It is best to choose a drier day for the trip.

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1.42 km

Rocky Cliffs Viewpoint

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6

1.46 km

Allt Chranaidh Falls

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Not the easiest path but so worth the effort 😍

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2.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.52 km

399 m

270 m

226 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.56 km

670 m

226 m

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Friday 10 July

16°C

10°C

25 %

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Comments

July 20, 2022,No. 41 | Loch na Gainmhich & The Wailing Widow Falls

No. 41 of my #100komootwanders_2022 challenge. 💛

Wednesday 20th July 2022

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