Wild Swimming
Linn of Tummel
The Linn of Tummel is where the River Tummel and River Garry meet in a confluence of swirling pools and fast channels, set in a mature mixed woodland managed by the National Trust for Scotland. Swimming pools form in the natural rock shelves above the confluence — calm, clear, and sheltered in low-water conditions. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited here in 1844; the area retains a Victorian parkland feel with gravel paths and bench viewpoints.
Quick facts
- Type
- River
- Region
- Perthshire
- Grid ref
- NN 909 599
- Entry
- Gravel / pebble
- Depth
- Medium (chest-deep)
- Midges
- Moderate
- Dogs
- Off-lead OK
Key hazards
- strong current in main channel after rain
- cold water shock
Getting there
The Linn is on National Trust for Scotland land with waymarked paths, including a circular walk of about 3 miles. Check the NTS Killiecrankie page for the car park nearest the Linn before you go. Access rights apply.
Safety
The main channel at the confluence is swift even in summer. Swim in the calm pools on the upper river sections, not in the confluence itself. Check SEPA river levels in the morning.
Best for
- family swim with woodland walk
- Killiecrankie history combination
- easier Perthshire swim
Nearby
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 07:22
- Sunset
- 16:36
- Civil dawn
- 06:41
- Civil dusk
- 17:16
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 October 2026
Common questions
- Is the Linn of Tummel easy to reach?
- Fairly easy — the Linn is on National Trust for Scotland land with well-maintained waymarked paths. Check the NTS page for the nearest car park. Keep children well away from the main channel, which is fast even in summer.
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