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Flowerdale Waterfalls – Gairloch Harbour loop from Gairloch

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Gairloch

Flowerdale Waterfalls – Gairloch Harbour loop from Gairloch

Moderate

4.8

(10)

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Flowerdale Waterfalls – Gairloch Harbour loop from Gairloch

04:31

15.3km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.23 km

Eas na Gaibhre Waterfall

Highlight • River

The waterfalls are harder to see from below, but continuing along the path on the north side, you will see more of it.

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2.33 km

View from Easan Bana

Highlight • Forest

Whilst the view of the waterfall is harder to see, standing at the top and looking back down the Glen has some nice views.

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2.39 km

Flowerdale Waterfalls

Highlight • Forest

Flowerdale Glen was given its English name by the estate's owners, the MacKenzies of Gairloch, in honour of the abundance of wildflowers that fill the valley over the spring and …

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7.97 km

The Old Inn, Gairloch

Highlight • Restaurant

Traditional inn situated in a lovely, secluded spot. On-site bakery for bread, sandwiches and other baked treats to take away. Open seasonally so check before visiting.

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8.34 km

Gairloch Harbour

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The little harbor at Gairloch. Here you can look at the bay, sit in the café and book excursions on various boats.

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8.75 km

Gaineamh Mòr Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Gairloch Sandy Beach: Fine, light-colored sand, a considerable stretch of beach remains even at high tide. You have a view of the Isle of Skye and can swim in the well-tempered water.

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12.5 km

Viewpoint at Gairloch Bell

Highlight • Viewpoint

15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.51 km

4.46 km

2.69 km

1.12 km

379 m

118 m

Surfaces

6.18 km

3.22 km

2.76 km

1.60 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 8 August

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Comments

May 29, 2023,Runde von Gairloch zum An Grobahn (383 m)

The walk leads from Gairloch along the beach to Flowerdale Falls. These are two waterfalls: Eas Dubh and Easan Bana, which unfortunately cannot be seen as a whole, but can be heard and enjoyed well. On the way there is a detour, more of a "climbing tour", to the An Groban summit. The way there is very difficult and risky, …

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Flowerdale Waterfalls – Gairloch Harbour loop from Gairloch

Eas na Gaibhre Waterfall

View from Easan Bana

Flowerdale Waterfalls

The Old Inn, Gairloch

Gairloch Harbour

Path to the Beach

Gaineamh Mòr Beach

Viewpoint at Gairloch Bell

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