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Assynt

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

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Assynt

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

Moderate

4.1

(16)

38

hikers

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

01:19

3.75km

110m

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: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

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275 m

Sandy Shore of Lochan Fada

Highlight • Lake

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

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363 m

Wailing Widow Falls

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Execute caution when viewing these falls, which are four times higher than Niagara Falls, from the top.

Story taken from 'The Sutherland Trail' by Cameron McNeish and Richard Else: 'Walk …

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453 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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3.58 km

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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3.75 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.63 km

454 m

361 m

234 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.99 km

507 m

234 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Monday 22 June

23°C

12°C

38 %

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