Falls of Kirkaig and Fionn Loch (Tue 6 May 2008)

Walk Information

location map

Walk route: Inverkirkaig - Falls of Kirkaig - Fionn Loch - Inverkirkaig

Distance: 5.75 miles

Ascent: 600ft

Time: 3 hours 35 minutes

With: Anne

Conditions: Blue sky and sunshine, light winds, scattered clouds

Route Map

route map
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Photos

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Near the start of the path, you have been warned!
Near the start of the path, you have been warned!
The sign actually really only applies to the descent down for the best views of the falls, the two and a bit miles to the falls is on good paths

River Kirkaig
River Kirkaig

River Kirkaig
River Kirkaig

For most of the walk to the falls the path is well above the river
For most of the walk to the falls the path is well above the river

The River Kirkaig, far below
The River Kirkaig, far below

Just before you reach the falls you catch sight of the top of Suilven
Just before you reach the falls you catch sight of the top of Suilven

Taken before the rocky descent to the best view point, the falls can just be seen bottom right
Taken before the rocky descent to the best view point, the falls can just be seen bottom right

Falls of Kirkaig
Falls of Kirkaig

Falls of Kirkaig
Falls of Kirkaig

Falls of Kirkaig
Falls of Kirkaig

Falls of Kirkaig
Falls of Kirkaig

Falls of Kirkaig
Falls of Kirkaig

Falls of Kirkaig
Falls of Kirkaig

Falls of Kirkaig
Falls of Kirkaig

The River Kirkaig above the falls
The River Kirkaig above the falls

Suilven
Suilven

Suilven seen across Fionn Loch
Suilven seen across Fionn Loch

Suilven from by the River Kirkaig as we start the journey back to Inverkirkaig
Suilven from by the River Kirkaig as we start the journey back to Inverkirkaig

Suilven from by the River Kirkaig as we start the journey back to Inverkirkaig
Suilven from by the River Kirkaig as we start the journey back to Inverkirkaig

Heading back to Inverkirkaig
Heading back to Inverkirkaig

previous walk - Mon 5 May 2008 - Conival and Ben More Assynt

next walk - Wed 7 May 2008 - Handa Island

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