Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls
About Activities Facilities and access Directions Contact Nearby forests
Where we are

Latest forest information

Open water

  • This destination contains areas of open water which can be hazardous if you are not suitably prepared. Follow our water safety advice and take care.

About

Wander through the trees and marvel at Victoria Falls

From the car park there are wonderful views over Loch Maree, and you can follow the short path to the viewing area to see the falls. They’re named after Queen Victoria, who visited in 1877.

The water tumbling down the falls comes from Beinn Eighe, the impressive bulk of mountain to the south of the loch. It’s a National Nature Reserve, and well worth exploring to see the ancient Caledonian Pinewood and mountain environment.

Victoria Falls route card (PDF)

Activities

Explore and discover

Follow the short, wide, firm surfaced path along to discover veiled views of the waterfall from the viewing area. The route continues along a steeper path upstream, with more views of the falls and over Loch Maree, before looping back to the car park.

Facilities and access

Walking
Walking
Parking icon
Parking
Picnic area
Picnic area

Life's essentials

The nearest places to eat are in Kinlochewe or Gairloch.

Car parking information

There is no charge to park in this car park. Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates.

More about parking

Getting here

From Kinlochewe head north on the A832 for about 10 miles (16 km). The car park is signposted on your left, at grid reference NG 893 712.

Using SatNav?

IV22 2HW is the nearest postcode.

Public transport

Buses to Gairloch pass Victoria Falls. Check Traveline Scotland for details.

Get directions

Get in touch

Have a question or suggestion for improvement?

Email
enquiries.north@forestryandland.gov.scot
Phone
0300 067 6100 (option 1)
More contact information

Nearby forests

Trees in sunlight looking out across the sea

1
Slattadale

Picnic by the shore at this stunning lochside forest

Facilities and activities
Toilets
Toilets
Walking
Walking
Parking (charge)
Parking (charge)
Easy-access facilities
Easy-access facilities
Picnic area
Picnic area
Distance from 'Victoria Falls': 0.61 miles
Two men sitting on a bench in front of a mature tree, Lael Forest Garden, Ullapoo

2
Lael Forest Garden

Rare trees and shrubs in our northernmost arboretum

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Parking icon
Parking
Arboretum
Arboretum
Picnic area
Picnic area
Distance from 'Victoria Falls': 13.28 miles
Green and yellow beech leaves

3
Craig

Start here to explore dramatic Highland peaks

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Parking icon
Parking
Mountain access
Mountain access
Distance from 'Victoria Falls': 14.38 miles
Find a forest... View all forests