Friday, 08 April 2022
Pattack Falls
Pattack Falls
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Car Park Closure
Updated 10 March
- Car Park Closed- The Pattack Falls Car Park will be closed for a number of weeks as work to remove the viewing platform is completed. Please follow all onsite safety signage.
- Viewing Platform Closure: The old Pattack Falls viewing platform is currently closed to pedestrian access due to safety concerns relating to the structure. Operations to remove the platform and build a new viewing area have begun. Please obey all safety signage. There is a temporary closure of the informal trail along the River Pattack as a result. We apologise for any inconvenience.
- Forestry Operations: Forestry work is currently taking place in Strathmashie. Vehicles will be using local forest roads during this time, so please take extra care. Note that some waymarkers have been temporarily moved while these works are underway. Those wishing to access Druim an Ard ruins might find the clockwise route to be challenging underfoot. The ruins can also be accessed via forest roads, taking the route anti-clockwise and returning the same way. This is not a waymarked trail.
Open water
- This destination contains areas of open water which can be hazardous if you are not suitably prepared. Follow our water safety advice and take care.
About
A picturesque waterfall hiding in the trees – and a haunting reminder of past lives
A short walk will take you to pretty waterfalls, tumbling through a rocky gorge in the forest. They look particularly good after some wet weather! The other trail here leads through attractive forest to an abandoned township: a reminder of the days when many families lived in small homesteads in the glen.
Walking trails
Walking
Pattack Falls Trail
A trail notice is in effect
The viewing platform is currently being replaced due to structural issues with the old platform. A view of the falls is still available from the trail.
A short hilly route, winding up the side of the river Pattack, with spectacular viewing platforms over the falls, tumbling into black pools.
A firm narrow path, with rocky and rooted sections. Uneven stone and wood steps and narrow bridges. Fairly steep throughout, with some short steep slopes.
Please be aware this route is not waymarked.
½ miles / 0.8 km
Allow ½ hours
More information
Pattack Falls had a brief moment of fame when it was used as a location in the popular TV series Monarch of the Glen.
Facilities and access
The café and toilets at Laggan Wolftrax are open part-time during the season. There’s a small shop in Laggan village, about 4 miles (6.4 km) away, and a good range of places to eat in Newtonmore.
Car parking information
There is no charge to park in this car park. Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates.
Getting here
Pattack Falls are on the A86 between Newtonmore and Spean Bridge, about 10 ½ miles (17 km) miles west of Newtonmore and 22 miles (35.2 km) east of Spean Bridge. The car park is at grid reference NN 567 903.
Using SatNav?
PH20 1BY is the nearest postcode, a little further west along the A86.
Public transport
Buses between Newtonmore and Spean Bridge pass the forest. Check Traveline Scotland for details.
Get in touch
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Phone
0300 067 6100 (option 1)
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