Information: Glen
Nevis
In
Glen
Nevis,
there are delightful
walks to satisfy the
low-level hiker and
photographer. One such
walk is a hike through
the gorge in the
Glen,
where the River
Nevis
cascades and tumbles
down from the
surrounding mountains,
on its way to the
sea.
This walk is
very easy but good
footwear is recommended.
Serious walkers can park
their cars in Braveheart
car park or at the Ionad
Nibheis Centre near the
entrance to the
Glen,
whilst whose preferring a
much shorter walk can
begin at the Lower Falls
car park. If you only
have a couple of hours,
then you can park at the
head of the Glen,
near the entrance to the
gorge. On your way
into this most beautiful
of Highland Glens you are
bound to see some of the
local Highland cattle
grazing.
Before the gorge, the Lower
Falls are the first real show
of power the river can offer
and during wet periods these
waterfalls are extremely
impressive as they thunder
below your feet under the
bridge.
Once in the Gorge you will be
delighted with wild flowers,
gently cascading streams and
some superb views both ahead of
you and behind. After a short
but pleasant walk over rocky
ground the gorge opens up to
reveal a hanging valley with
Steall Falls pouring into the
scene from high
above.
A further 15
minute walk brings you to
the wire-rope bridge
where you can see Steall
Falls at close hand, and
test your balance and
nerve by crossing the
river on the steel rope
bridge. Don't forget your
camera and film,
waterproofs and midge
repellant!
Stay at
Chase the
Wild Goose
Hostel at
Banavie near
Fort William Scotland for
comfortable, friendly
backpackers
accommodation
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