Divach Falls
Divach Falls Forest Notices
COVID-19 has changed lots of things we do. And as we re-open the majority of our facilities and welcome more of you back in Phase 3, we need your help to do it safely. Please check what’s open before you travel; enjoy your visit safely by following NHS and Scottish Government guidance; take your litter home with you; and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
At this location:
- The car park is open and normal charges (if any) now apply.
Please bear with us and check back regularly for updates. You can also find more information by visiting our COVID-19 page and our FAQs.
A gentle, atmospheric stroll through oakwoods to a magnificent waterfall
It’s a short, fairly easy stroll through atmospheric oakwoods to a viewing platform overlooking the dramatic cascade. The water tumbles 100 feet to the Divach Burn, before flowing out into Urquhart Bay on Loch Ness. This is a tranquil and picturesque spot for a picnic, and the woods are full of wildlife.Take a look at our guide mapto explore Divach Falls and other forests in this stunning area.
Guide Map to the Great Glen (PDF 7MB)
Activities
Walk to the falls
Allow about half an hour to walk down to the falls and back, along an obvious but unmarked earth path. This quiet, largely undisturbed area is a haven for wildlife and, in spring, listen to birds singing amongst the ancient oaks.
The Great Glen Way
Nearby Drumnadrochit is in the heart of the Great Glen. A great way to explore the glen is on the Great Glen Way, which stretches 79 miles (127km) between Fort William and Inverness. It’s a rewarding walk or cycle, mainly following towpaths and woodland tracks. You can also travel the glen by boat, canoe or kayak.
Facilities & access
You’ll find parking, toilets and places to eat, drink and shop in the village of Drumnadrochit.
Getting here
Divach Falls is about 2 miles (3 km) south of Drumnadrochit, at the end of an unclassified road.
Look for a turning off the A82 on the south side of the village, called Balmacaan Road and signposted to Balmacaan and Divach. Follow this road for about ½ mile (800 metres), then keep right onto a single-track road. After another mile climbing, turn right and look for the small car park area on your right.
Using SatNav?
Nearest postcode: IV63 6XW
Public transport
The bus service between Inverness and Fort Augustus stops at Drumnadrochit. You’ll find details at Traveline Scotland.
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