5.2
Wildland
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Why it's Wildland
5.2A twin cascade tucked into the wooded gorge of the River Rha, just inland from Uig Bay.
Rha Waterfalls makes a short stop feel like a small discovery: the River Rha drops in two stages through a steep, densely wooded glen. The nearby ancient woodland adds a deeper natural story than the brief walk alone suggests.
Atmospheric · Ancient-feeling
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The experience
Follow the short woodland trail to view the two-stage waterfall, then take time to notice the river gorge and moisture-loving woodland. This is a compact stop rather than a full-day destination.
Things to do
See the two-stage cascade
Follow the short woodland trail to the waterfall, where the River Rha drops through a steep, wooded glen.
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Notice the damp woodland life
Look for moisture-loving plants, lichens and fungi in Uig Wood. Britain Express reports that more than 140 lichen varieties have been found there.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
Quick Escape: Find the falls
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Use a reported parking option near Uig, checking current arrangements before travelling.
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Follow the short woodland trail towards the River Rha.
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View the two-stage cascade from the path and return the same way.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of it: Explore Uig Wood
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Visit Rha Glen and the waterfall on the short woodland trail.
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If you want a longer woodland visit, explore other parts of Uig Wood, which Britain Express describes as including Shore Wood and Conon Wood.
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Check route access and travel arrangements before adding these areas to your plan.
Verified history
Uig Wood is described by Britain Express as ancient woodland, forested since at least 1860. It originally formed part of Uig Lodge and passed to the Woodland Trust in 1988. The reserve includes Rha Glen, a wooded area on both sides of a river gorge.
Hidden details
A lichen-rich woodland — Uig Wood has more than 140 recorded varieties of lichen, a detail easy to miss when attention is fixed on the waterfall.
When to go
· Not established by the supplied sources.
A supplied source reports the falls are impressive after heavy rain, but the sources do not identify particular months.
The approach includes wooden steps and narrow, uneven sections. Check conditions before visiting, particularly after wet weather.
The route
- surface
- Woodland path with wooden steps; some narrow, uneven sections.
- duration
- Short walk; exact duration not established by the supplied sources.
- difficulty
- Uneven, with wooden steps and narrow sections.
- waymarking
- A Tripadvisor excerpt describes a signposted walk.
- route shape
- Return by the same route; a circular route is not established by the supplied sources.
- start point
- Uig Community Hall is a recommended parking point in the Britain Express account; a small unofficial parking area near the A87/A855 junction is also described there.
- parking start
- Britain Express recommends Uig Community Hall parking and describes an alternative small, unofficial parking area near the A87/A855 junction. Check current arrangements.
- The two-stage Rha Waterfall
- A steep, wooded river gorge
- Uig Wood, described as ancient woodland
What to look for
Look for the two stages of the cascade, the steep wooded gorge and the damp woodland habitat. Britain Express reports more than 140 lichen varieties recorded in Uig Wood.
The story
None established by the supplied sources.
Best time to go
After rainfall, when the falls are likely to be more impressive; check local conditions before setting out.
The supplied source notes that the waterfall can be impressive after heavy rain. Conditions on the steep, uneven path may also be affected by wet weather.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
Walkers · Photographers
Before you go
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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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Practical information
Opening & access
A short woodland trail leads to the falls. The route includes wooden steps and narrow, uneven sections; check current access and conditions before visiting. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Parking
Britain Express reports parking at Uig Community Hall and describes a small, unofficial parking area near the A87/A855 junction. Check current arrangements before travelling.
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Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible according to the supplied Google listing. The approach includes wooden steps and narrow, uneven sections.
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Around Rha Waterfalls
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
