Devil's Pulpit, Finnich Glen

DMWScotland · May 2016

Wow, wow and wow!

We visited Finnich Glen at the weekend and it's so beautiful and magical. It was quite dangerous getting down to the bottom of the gorge, but so worth the mucky, slippery expedition.

It was really busy too with people coming and going. Some tourists were taking photos with a glass of whisky!

We stayed for about an hour and a half taking photos and just standing there taking it all in. There was pretty shamrock growing up the gorge and people had written their names on stones and placed them on the ground or in the walls. I really wanted to wade in the water and explore further but I wasn't prepared for it.

This was an Outlander filming location, when Dougal told Claire to drink from the St Ninan's Spring, also known as Liar's Spring. The water looks like Irn Bru or whisky, whatever you want it to be!

I attach a few photos, more on my blog

. www.loveexploringscotland.com

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6027156/uploads/editor/11/jajr20688zaz.jpg

TheChaoticScot · May 2016

This is on my list Dawn
@DMWScotland ;

Samantha_Grant · May 2016

Amazing isn't it and you feel that this might just be the trip where you actually run out of luck and break your neck getting there.

We upped the stakes and took our Westie

Well worth the risk. It's magical.

VisitScotlandAmy · May 2016

Wow, this looks so magical! Definitely seems like it should be a place to go during Spring/Summer months with those slippery steps!

The photos on your blog look great too

DMWScotland · May 2016

Thanks @VisitScotlandAmy and @Samantha_Grant. It was really magical and a real hidden gem. I'm told the movie The Eagle was filmed there too. Such a challenging task for any film crew! @Samantha_Grant I bet Casper wasn't so white after that expedition!

VisitScotlandLyndsay · May 2016

Great photos @DMWScotland. This place is not too far from where I work, but I have yet to visit. This will definitely be on my to do list for this summer.

DMWScotland · May 2016

Thanks @VisitScotlandLyndsay

. It's so beautiful and feels like out of this world. Hidden away off the road, but now becoming a popular place to visit. I couldn't believe how many people were coming and going when we visited! Have fun and stay safe

HighlandScot · June 2016

Sounds brilliant - where is it?

DMWScotland · June 2016

HighlandScot said:

Sounds brilliant - where is it?

Hi @HighlandScot!

You find it on the A809 just south of the B834 turn off for Killearn. There's a small layby on the A809 where you can park or you can also park at the B834 turn off.

You'll see a metal door that's locked and just further up from the bridge there's a fence you can climb over and follow the trodden paths.

I have some photos on my blog that might help. Or I hope this Google map link works: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Finnich+Glen+-+Devil's+Pulpit/@56.0274826,-4.418966,14.25z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x488850d299b9b6f3:0x4bf0c64dabfeb0e!8m2!3d56.0337774!4d-4.4142901

Take care and stay safe! Happy exploring!

Dawn-Marie

HighlandScot · June 2016

Many thanks DMW that is really helpful and I'm looking forward to visiting the Glen this summer.

joelynx1 · July 2016

What an awesome place! Thank you for those pics, as being disabled it means it's the only way I'll see it.

DMWScotland · July 2016

Hi @joelynx1! You're welcome, thanks for your comment.

I wish there was a way you could really see it. I have more photos on my blog that you might like to see https://loveexploringscotland.com/2016/05/08/the-devils-pulpit-finnich-glen/.

I also created this little story on Steller and it shows a few short video clips: https://steller.co/s/5qRGA6wegA6

I have a few other video clips, they're not the best as I need to learn how to do this better. I can't seem to upload them here, so I've now added these to the end of my blog post for you

.

Take care
Dawn-Marie

joelynx1 · July 2016

You're a gem, thank you Dawn-Marie

Take care, Joe

willmackenzie · July 2016

I visited back in April and loved it. The steps down are tricky but that just adds to the fun of it all.

When I'm recommending Finnich Glen/Devil's Pulpit to friends I'll also be sure to tell them to bring tall wellies or waterproofs and try to get as far back towards the waterfalls as they can to really enjoy it. A towel is also recommended! When you're there by yourself and you can sit on the Devil's Pulpit rock, time stands still. Fabulous little hidden gem.

DMWScotland · July 2016

I wish I had brought tall wellies @willmackenzie! The next time I will as I'd love to get closer to the pulpit and waterfalls. Safely of course. You are so right though, it's as if you're in a different world!

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