Falls of Acharn — Attraction in Scotland

Finding this Gem of a waterfall was only possible for me through using google maps and the pictures already posted are better than mine. So I thought I would add too the experience by telling you my route. It is not too hard by car or bike but bot for caravans or large vehicles. It takes you over the mountains along some stunning rivers and lochs where I saw Deer and a Red Kite. This also takes in part of the Quaichers Pass longbourd route.

....BE WARNED UNPASSABLE DURING SNOW SEASON!

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I reached this waterfall by car from the south. Heading north on the A9 and turning off towards Braco on the A822 through into the Spa town of Crieff. Turn east onto the A85 just until Gilmerton where the road becomes the A822 again!

100 mtrs after the Amulree church, cross the River Braan and take a hard left that will lead you all the way along Loch Freuchie where you need to hang a left and over another small bridge. Turn right at the junction and keep goin till you cross the small river Quaich Bridge. Now you head up a steep narrow road with a gew tight bends for about 3 or 4 km. Eventually you will come to a single large house at a fork in the road. Turn left and head downhill into Kenmore village. At the very bottom of the tight twists you will see the end of Loch Tay. Left again and drive beyond the Crannog centre along the loch to Acharn Hamlet. You need to park here and walk up the Queens Drive towards the "Hermits Cave" and take a walk through.

Enjoy the sights and sounds. Bring a seat...

The Falls of Acharn, near Kenmore in Perthshire, are one of those hidden gems that feel both dramatic and peaceful at the same time. The walk to the falls begins gently, winding through woodland, before you reach the Hermit’s Cave — a dark little tunnel carved into the rock. Stepping through it, your eyes adjust and suddenly the waterfall appears before you, framed perfectly like a secret reveal. It’s a moment that always catches people by surprise, no matter how many times they’ve visited.

The water crashes down into a deep gorge, its sound echoing through the trees. In summer, the sunlight filters through the leaves and dances across the spray, while in autumn, the golden colours of the forest make the scene feel almost enchanted. The path can be steep in places, but it’s not too long, and the reward at the top is well worth the effort. Many walkers carry on further, as the trail links into wider routes with more views over Loch Tay and the surrounding hills.

The Falls of Acharn aren’t huge compared to some of Scotland’s waterfalls, but their charm lies in the setting. It feels tucked away, atmospheric, and full of character — a true...

Bloody stunning and out of the way of the norm, wont ruin it but definitely need to park at the way point but then double back on the road, cross the wee bridge and take a direct right into the township, keep heading strait up with the stream to your right and youll find the path up, it seems the wrong way but its a much more beautiful entry and walk up and then when you reach the top of the falls cross the wooden bridge and go up to the farmers access road by following the foot path and take a right ( keeping the sound of the waterfall to your right) this leads to the shepards hut/cave (watch your head) go inside as it has a view point for the best photos and views of the falls, then just follow the access road down to your car, much better path. (And please be careful not to park blocking any of the local access i have been told they tow if you do but they were quite lovely people otherwise) there is also a kids playpark at the beginning...