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Glen Righ

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The Wades Road Trail has a weight restriction on the pedestrian bridge over Allt a Chailleach. Please follow all safety notices on the bridge.

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Eight mighty waterfalls and wide loch views

Welcome to waterfall wonderland! The Abhainn Righ (say Aa-win-uhn-ree, meaning ‘river of the king’) cascades down the hill in a series of steps, forming eight mighty waterfalls: they’re particularly spectacular after heavy rain.

Walk uphill for sweeping views over Loch Linnhe and the hills of Ardgour. If you’ve never seen a red squirrel, visit the special accessible viewing area by the car park for your best chance of seeing cheeky red squirrels leaping among the trees.

Walking trails

Glen Righ route card (PDF)

Walking

Waterfall Trail

Climb up beside the Abhainn Righ gorge to the remarkable Inchree Falls and look out across Loch Linnhe.

Uneven gravel surface. One long steep slope with some rocky steps. Occasional rocky section and exposed tree roots. Includes two bridges.

Strenuous trail grade icon
1 ¼ miles / 2.0 km

Allow
1 hour

More information

The Abhainn Righ cascades down the hill in a series of steps, forming eight mighty waterfalls: they’re particularly impressive after heavy rain.

Walking

Wade's Road Trail (closed)

A trail notice is in effect

The Wades Road Trail has a weight restriction on the pedestrian bridge over Allt a Chailleach. Please follow all safety notices on the bridge.

Follow the route of an 18th century military road through the shady larch forest. You’re rewarded with great Atlantic views from the open hillside above.

Long steep slopes for 400m. Uneven gravel surface, with some exposed tree roots and rocky sections. Includes two bridges.

Strenuous trail grade icon
2 ¼ miles / 3.6 km

Allow
1½ hours

More information

You’ll be following in the footsteps of 18th century soldiers along this trail: it follows part of the network of roads built to control the Highlands after the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715. They’re named after General Wade, who directed the project – this road was actually built by his successor, General Caulfield.

Facilities and access

Walking
Walking
Parking (charge)
Parking (charge)
Wildlife hide
Wildlife hide
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Picnic area
Picnic area

The nearest public toilets are at the Corran Ferry.

Car parking information

The charges to park at this forest car park are:

  • £1 for up to 1 hour – all vehicles
  • £3 for all day
  • Blue Badge holders park free. Please display your Blue Badge clearly.

Payment can be made using RingGo.

Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates. Nearby car parks with free parking can be found in our Forest Search, marked as a 'P' without the £ symbol.

Annual parking pass available:

Available in advance by downloading the application form and emailing to the Regional Office. Please read our Annual Pass terms and conditions (PDF) before applying.

West Coast Car Park Pass - £40 per car and £100 per mini bus/coach
FLS National Car Park Pass - £100 per car and £150 per mini bus/coach

Valid at all Forestry and Land Scotland car parks except Tentsmuir.

FLS National Pass application form

 

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Water safety

We want all our visitors to have a safe and enjoyable time at our forests. If you plan on venturing into the water here, please read our safety advice first.

Water safety

Getting here

Turn off the A82 between Fort William and Ballachulish into Inchree village, ½ mile south of Corran Ferry. The car park is at the end of the public road.

Using SatNav?

PH33 6SG is the nearest postcode.

Public transport

Buses heading south from Fort William stop at the road end on the A82, a 15 minute walk along a quiet road from the forest. Plan your journey at Traveline Scotland.

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Phone
0300 067 6650 (option 1)
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Nearby forests

Loch viewed through trees

A perfect picnic spot on your long drive to the West Highlands

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Parking (charge)
Parking (charge)
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Picnic area
Picnic area
Distance from 'Glen Righ': 1.45 miles
People walking at Glenachulish

A forest glen surrounded by mountains

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Parking icon
Parking
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Mountain access
Mountain access
Distance from 'Glen Righ': 2.96 miles
Calm loch surrounded by varied green trees with distant hill in background and blue sky above.

Towering redwoods surround this tranquil lochan

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Parking (charge)
Parking (charge)
All ability trails
All ability trails
Easy-access facilities
Easy-access facilities
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Mountain access
Mountain access
Picnic area
Picnic area
Distance from 'Glen Righ': 3.80 miles