A86, Newtonmore, Highland, Scotland PH20 1BY

Pattack Falls

Waterside landscape

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6.8

Wildland

1–2 hours

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Why it's Wildland

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A forest path leads to waterfalls tumbling through a rocky gorge; a second trail reaches the remains of a township whose homesteads recall families once living in the glen.

Pattack Falls pairs a compact, rain-fed gorge with a second, more reflective walk to an abandoned township. The contrast between rushing water and the traces of former homes gives this roadside forest stop more to discover than the waterfall alone.

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The experience

Take the short trail to the waterfalls, then, if time and conditions allow, follow the other trail through the forest to the abandoned township. Paths close to the gorge may be slippery; keep to safe viewpoints.

Things to do

See the waterfalls in the rocky gorge

Follow the short trail to the falls, which Forestry and Land Scotland says look particularly good after wet weather. Take care near the gorge, where paths may be slippery.

Walk to the abandoned township

Take the other forest trail to the remains of a township, a reminder of families who once lived in small homesteads in the glen.

Make a day of it

Quick escape · Short visit; exact duration not supplied

Quick Escape: waterfall and gorge

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Take the short trail through the trees to the waterfalls.
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View the falls from a safe position; paths near the gorge can be slippery.

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Make a half day of it: falls and township

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Visit the waterfalls by the short forest trail.
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If conditions and time allow, take the other trail through the forest to the abandoned township.
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Check current local alerts before travelling.

Verified history

Forestry and Land Scotland describes an abandoned township reached by a forest trail, recalling a time when many families lived in small homesteads in the glen. The supplied source does not provide dates or further historical detail.

Hidden details

The second trail’s township remains — The waterfall is not the only point of interest: another forest trail leads to the remains of a settlement associated with former homesteads in the glen.

When to go

· Not specified; check conditions and local alerts before visiting.

The falls are said to look particularly good after wet weather; no specific months are given.

Wet weather can make the falls more impressive, but paths close to the gorge may be slippery. Check current local alerts and take care.

What to look for

Notice how the falls tumble through the rocky gorge, then look for the remains of the abandoned township and imagine the small homesteads that once stood in the glen.

The story

Abandoned township and former glen homesteads

Best time to go

After wet weather for livelier falls; check conditions before visiting.

The falls are particularly striking after wet weather. Check local alerts and conditions before setting out.

How long to spend

1–2 hours

Perfect for

Walkers · Photographers · History lovers

Before you go

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A86, Newtonmore PH20 1BY

Website

forestryandland.gov.scot

Listed hours

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Opening & access

Forestry and Land Scotland describes a short trail to the falls and a second trail to an abandoned township. Check current local alerts and access conditions before setting out.

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Accessibility

The source row says the entrance is not wheelchair-accessible. Trail conditions and accessibility are not specified; check before visiting.

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