Flowerdale Glen, just outside Gairloch, Scottish Highlands

Flowerdale Waterfall (Gairloch Waterfall)

Waterside landscape

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5.8

Wildland

1–2 hours

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Why it's Wildland

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Two small cascades, Eas Dubh and Easan Bana, are the focal points of a waymarked circular walk through the sheltered, wooded Flowerdale Glen.

The appeal is the combination of two cascades and a sheltered glen on a manageable circular walk, rather than a standalone roadside waterfall. Spring wildflowers and rhododendrons add seasonal interest, though current route and access details should be checked before visiting.

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Flowerdale Glen, just outside Gairloch, Scottish Highlands

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The experience

Follow the waymarked circular walk through Flowerdale Glen to see the two cascades, Eas Dubh and Easan Bana. The route is described as about 4.75 km, with roughly 156 m of ascent, usually taking 1.5–2 hours. Spring is noted for wildflowers and rhododendrons. Check current access and conditions before visiting.

Things to do

Walk the Flowerdale Glen circuit

Follow the short, waymarked circular route through the wooded glen, with the two cascades as its focal points.

1.5–2 hours

See Eas Dubh and Easan Bana

Look for the two small cascades identified in the supplied description of Flowerdale Waterfall.

Make a day of it

Quick escape · 1.5–2 hours

Quick waterfall walk

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Start from the car park by the Old Inn, as described in the route source.
02
Follow the waymarked circular walk through Flowerdale Glen to the two cascades, Eas Dubh and Easan Bana.
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Return by the circular route.

Hidden details

Two named cascades — The waterfall description identifies the cascades as Eas Dubh and Easan Bana.

When to go

· Not established by the supplied sources.

The supplied route description notes spring wildflowers and rhododendrons but gives no precise peak weeks.

Check current weather and walking conditions before setting out; the supplied sources do not provide specific weather guidance.

The route

ascent: Roughly 156 m
distance: About 4.75 km round trip
duration: Usually 1.5–2 hours
difficulty: Not specified by the source; check conditions before setting out.
waymarking: Waymarked
route shape: Circular
start point: Car park by the Old Inn, according to the supplied route description.
parking start: The route description identifies a car park by the Old Inn; verify current parking arrangements.

Flowerdale Glen
Eas Dubh and Easan Bana cascades
Spring wildflowers and rhododendrons

What to look for

Look for both named cascades, Eas Dubh and Easan Bana, and the spring wildflowers and rhododendrons noted in the glen. The supplied sources do not substantiate other hidden details or historical features.

Best time to go

Spring, when the glen is noted for wildflowers and rhododendrons.

Spring is the season specifically noted for wildflowers and rhododendrons. No best time of day is established by the supplied sources.

How long to spend

1–2 hours

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Practical information

Opening & access

A short, waymarked circular walk in Flowerdale Glen visits two cascades, Eas Dubh and Easan Bana. The supplied source describes the route as starting from the car park by the Old Inn. Check current access and conditions before setting out.

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Parking

The route description identifies a car park by the Old Inn as the start; confirm current parking arrangements before travelling.

Toilets

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Dogs

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Accessibility

The source describes a walking route but provides no verified accessibility information. Check before visiting.

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