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Explore The Beautiful Divach Falls

If you are looking for a quiet escape near Loch Ness, then a walk to Divach Falls (pronounced “Jeevach”) is the perfect activity. This is a gentle stroll through some beautiful oak-tree woods. Whatsmore, it’s suitable for everyone with a good level of mobility and offers an experience immersed in nature. Plus, the path takes you to a viewing area from where you can see the stunning Divach Falls, sometimes written as Dhivach Falls. The falls change in strength depending on the weather, but they are truly beautiful at any time of the year. A real must on any Scottish bucket list. It takes an hour to get there and an hour to walk back. So, it offers a good hearty walk for those looking to explore Scotland’s great outdoors.

Exploring Divach Falls

...and the beautiful walks around

Spectacular Walks to Divach Falls

With so many areas of beauty and history around Inverness and Loch Ness, it can be hard to narrow down where to spend time. And this is especially true when you are only here for a short vacation. However, if you want to get away from it all and have some quiet time in one of Scotland’s less-known beauty spots, then you must visit Divach Falls. And these are much more hidden falls, so you can enjoy the tranquillity of the waters in peace.

They are not quite as dramatic as the waterfalls of Plodda Falls, but the walk is much more spectacular! And you can enjoy these Scottish waterfalls all to yourself, as this is a true hidden gem of the Highlands. The falls are combined with a lovely oak forest walk with the opportunity to spot Scottish wildlife, as well as a huge array of fungi and flora, it makes for a great day trip out. The waterfall at the end of the walk is just the icing on the cake!

About the Divach Falls

The falls begin where the Divach Burn tumbles over a cliff before falling down 30m to a plunge pool below. The burn then joins the River Coiltie before continuing to Urquhart Bay where it finally flows into Loch Ness. In dryer summers, it the waters can be a gentle cascade. However, after stormy weather, and in the depths of winter, the falls flow fast and its roar can be very loud indeed!

Enjoy a woodland walk

And a waterfall at the end

Where to find these Highland waterfalls

There’s no real dedication to the footsteps or any useful markers, so finding them for the first time can be tricky. If you use what3words, then input trickling.replying.bids to find the location precisely. From the car park, a signed path off to the right descends through the woods to reach a fenced viewpoint for the falls.

If you are hiking and looking for directions, then cross Torgyle Bridge and head east for a quarter-mile. You’ll come across a small parking area, with a gate. Go through and you should see the cairn and Glenmoriston footprints straight away.

Wondering what Divach Falls look like?

Divach Falls are especially impressive after heavy rains. Here the waterfall swells the 30m cascade. And below you can see just how exciting the waters are in flood. This is news footage of the falls glowing red after an epic flood in the summer of 2012.

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