Falls of Dochart, Killin

Where are Falls Of Dochart?

The Falls of Dochart are in the pretty village of Killin, within the National Park, but very close to the outer boundary of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. As you can see from the map below, they are actually in the village. The main A827 road has to pass over the falls to access Killin. 

 

 

Visiting Falls of Dochart

I recently cycled on the NCN7 Lochs and Glens Way cycle path from Strathyre to Killin, an incredibly scenic and enjoyable cycle route. After travelling through the forest, you enter the village at the falls, a dramatic opening scene as you arrive in Killin. 

If you're arriving by car (travelling towards Aberfeldy), there is a free car park on your right. Park there and walk back to the falls across Bridge of Dochart (pictured below.)

What are Falls of Dochart?

Scotland has many beautiful waterfalls, with many of the best examples within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. The Falls of Dochart is most definitely a spectacular waterfall and well worth a visit. The Falls of Dochart contrasts with the others, as whilst waterfalls tend to be in isolated locations, these falls run through the centre of a village. This and the way that the falls spread adds to the setting and the drama.

Depending on the levels of recent rainfall, the look of the falls can vary considerably. When looking to get up close to the falls and depending on your level of bravery, you can scramble on the rocks around the falls, but beware, they can be slippy, and you wouldn't want to fall in!

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Bridge of Dochart

The Bridge over the falls was first built in 1764, having to be re-built in 1834 after a flood. You can view the falls from the Bridge. However, it is pretty narrow, and there will be cars looking to cross the Bridge. 

Visitors to Falls of Dochart

I was filming on the falls recently and met some people from Wales admiring it, we got chatting, and they told me that back home scenes like these are commonplace. However, that for me doesn’t take away the specialness of these falls and the beautiful village they flow through.

Falls of Dochart Inn

The Falls of Dochart Inn has good views from the outside seating across to the falls. You will also find Falls of Dochart Smokehouse here. Recently they have launched their own Falls of Dochart gin.

Plan Your Visit

If you plan to visit Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, consider ordering our book ‘101 things to do in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs’, a photo guidebook of things to do and places to explore. Click here to purchase.

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Words and photography by Paul Saunders. Visit Paul’s Marketing and Photography websites for details of his services in Scotland.

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