27 m away
Steall Falls
A short trip to one of the Glen Nevis natural wonders
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 141 m
- Descent
- 141 m
Tigh an Steill via Steall Falls Path
Ben Nevis
Sitting right at the end of Glen Nevis, Tigh an Steill is perhaps the most popular day hike in the region.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 4 km
- Ascent
- 157 m
- Descent
- 157 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 143 m
- High Point
- 235 m
- Gradient
- 6˚
It starts at a large (and often busy!) carpark and is clearly signposted, along with more distant objectives such as Corrour Station and Kinlockleven.
Description
The trail is generally quite rough and rocky, but always clear and easy to follow. Initially the route passes through forests but it quickly emerges out into the wide and open valley which houses the falls. Once in the main valley the falls are immediately visible, assuming the weather is good. Head straight towards them!
Having got as close as you can (which is a point on the path where it bends left and crosses the river beneath the falls), admire all 105 metres of the falls. They're the 3rd highest falls in Scotland and they can look even bigger when water levels are high!
Retrace your steps back to the car or - if you're looking for a challenge - continue up the Glen to one of the Munros that tower above it.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Water features
- Family friendly
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- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
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- Descent
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- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
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- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
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- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 698 m
- Descent
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- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 2 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
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Guidebooks in this area
8 routes · Hiking
Best Hiking Trails Near Ben Nevis, Britain's Highest Mtn
18 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Ultimate Mountaineering Challenge : Climb The Big 10
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