Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall & The West Highland Way loop from Kinlochleven

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Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall & The West Highland Way loop from Kinlochleven

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Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall & The West Highland Way loop from Kinlochleven

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5.45km

240m

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Embark on an easy 3.4-mile (5.5 km) hike from Kinlochleven, gaining 778 feet (237 metres) of elevation over approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes. This loop combines a dramatic waterfall with a section of the famous West Highland Way, offering a taste of the Scottish Highlands. You will traverse well-maintained…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.01 km

Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall

Highlight • Gorge

One of the most impressive waterfalls in this area, the Grey Mare's Tail descends around 40ft into the gorge below. One of the few Via Ferrata's in the UK is …

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1.44 km

View of Loch Leven and Waterfall

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As you follow the woodland trail zigzagging above Kinlochleven, views open up along Loch Leven. On the far left hand side of the Loch you can make out the distinctive …

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3.80 km

View of Loch Leven and Kinlochleven

Highlight • Lake

Magnificent views of Loch Leven.

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5.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.11 km

1.63 km

325 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.93 km

1.85 km

953 m

325 m

286 m

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

11°C

6°C

77 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

July 2, 2023,Abendrunde zum Grey Mare's Tail Wasserfall

Since I arrived at my accommodation today at 6 p.m. and the area is absolutely gigantic, I walked a little round here.
Needed some exercise after the long drive anyway 😊

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