Wild Swimming
Divach Falls — Loch Ness Valley
Divach Falls drops 30m through a wooded gorge above the south shore of Loch Ness, feeding a calm plunge pool at the base before running down to join the loch. The Great Glen Way passes near the top; most visitors go to the viewpoint but miss the pool below. In settled summer weather the pool is calm, clear, and deeply private — one of the quietest swims in the Loch Ness valley.
Quick facts
- Type
- Waterfall
- Region
- Inverness & The Great Glen
- Grid ref
- NH 494 273
- Entry
- Gravel / pebble
- Depth
- Medium (chest-deep)
- Summer water temp
- 8–14°C
- Midges
- High
- Dogs
- Off-lead OK
Key hazards
- cold water shock
- slippery rock approach to falls
- high water after rain
Getting there
Divach Lodge is signposted off the B852 near Foyers (IV63 6XT). Limited roadside parking. Short steep path down to the falls. SOAC rights apply on approach to the falls.
Parking postcode: IV63 6XT
Safety
Access path is steep and slippery when wet. The plunge pool fills with debris during high water — check conditions before entry. Midges are fierce in the Great Glen July–August.
Best for
- quiet waterfall swim
- Great Glen Way side trip
- Foyers village combination
Nearby
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:21
- Sunset
- 22:19
- Civil dawn
- 03:11
- Civil dusk
- 23:30
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 June 2026
Common questions
- Is Divach Falls well known?
- It is relatively unknown — most visitors to the Foyers area go to the Falls of Foyers viewpoint instead. The Divach pool sees far fewer people and offers a quieter swim experience.
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