Steall Falls & Nevis Gorge Hike
A stunning 9km / 5.5 mile forest walk following the winding Water of Nevis to the dramatic Steall Falls. The route meanders through the rocky Nevis Gorge and opens to the panoramic landscape of Glen Nevis.
Steall Falls is third highest waterfall in Scotland and cascades 105 meters down the rock face. In Gaelic it's called An Steall Bàn meaning "The White Spout". This iconic area is featured in two Harry Potter films.
At the end of the walk, there's a wire rope bridge over the river for the adventurous!
You'll walk with Trev, your friendly local guide. The path is a little rocky and muddy in places, so he's on hand to help if needed. Plus, he's always happy to take photos.
Feel free to bring along a picnic if the weather is nice. A blanket can be provided.
This is a family friendly walk for 13+ year olds that are comfortable with the distance and terrain.
Please note that if it's not rained for a while, the waterfalls won't be flowing fast.
Options
Steall Falls & Nevis Gorge Hike
What's included in Steall Falls & Nevis Gorge Hike
(Subject to Option Inclusions)From the car park we'll visit the nearby Polldubh Falls. We'll then walk through the forest, along the banks of the Water of Nevis. There are lots of small waterfalls and pools along the way. We'll cross Paddy’s Bridge to the road for a short walk to the start of Nevis Gorge. The terrain get's a little steeper and rocky, but your guide is on hand to help. At the end of the gorge, we exit into the stunning Glen Nevis. A short walk takes us to the imposing Steall Falls waterfall. There are numerous viewpoints to see the falls. There's also a wire rope bridge for anyone feeling adventurous. We'll walk back on the same route, but the views change in the opposite direction.
Inclusions
- Qualified Mountain Leader: insured & first-aid trained
- Food & water
- Suitable grippy footwear
- Waterproof jacket or poncho
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We'll meet at the picnic benches in the middle grassy area of the large pay & display car park. The N42 Shiel Bus departs from behind the Morrisons supermarket. The afternoon slot is the only one that works with the bus times. There are numerous taxi companies in Fort William.
