Wild Swimming
Falls of Falloch
The Falls of Falloch drop about 9m (30ft) into a rock pool on the River Falloch, about 7km south-west of Crianlarich — one of the most accessible roadside waterfalls on the West Highland Way corridor, with the Woven Sound viewpoint beside the falls. The path from the A82 car park takes only a few minutes. The pool below the falls is known as Rob Roy's Bathtub, and it is where the mountaineer W. H. Murray nearly drowned — treat it with respect. A popular spot on summer weekends; arrive early or late for a quieter experience.
Quick facts
- Type
- Waterfall
- Region
- Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
- Grid ref
- NN 338 208
- Entry
- Rock slab
- Depth
- Medium (chest-deep)
- Midges
- High
- Dogs
- On lead only
Key hazards
- strong current below falls
- drowning risk in the pool under the falls
- slippery rock approach
- high water after rain makes swimming dangerous
Getting there
Car park on the A82 north of Inverarnan, with a short path to the falls. The West Highland Way passes the falls. Access rights apply.
Safety
Not a designated bathing water. The pool under the falls (Rob Roy's Bathtub) is where W. H. Murray nearly drowned. The force of the falls can push swimmers under and against rock at any flow — never swim directly under the falls. After rain the current in the pool increases sharply; if the river is brown and fast, do not swim. Very slippery rock.
Best for
- waterfall photography
- West Highland Way stop
- accessible woodland swim
Nearby
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 07:24
- Sunset
- 16:41
- Civil dawn
- 06:44
- Civil dusk
- 17:21
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 October 2026
Common questions
- Is the Falls of Falloch swim safe?
- Only in low water, and only with care. The pool under the falls is where W. H. Murray nearly drowned, so keep well away from the falling water. If the river looks brown and fast, save the swim for another day.
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