Glen Nevis & Steall Falls
Gleann Nibheis / An Steall Bàn
A deep valley at the foot of Beinn Nibheis. A trail through cliffs and woodland leads to An Steall Bàn, a waterfall with a drop of about 120 m.
Gleann Nibheis extends southeast from Fort William. The trailhead for the An Steall Bàn waterfall is at the Upper Falls car park at the end of the valley road. The round trip covers about 3 km and takes 1.5–2 hours. The path passes through a rocky gorge reminiscent of the Himalayas before opening onto the falls, the second-highest waterfall in Scotland. Before the falls, a wire footbridge is made of just three steel cables. Bold visitors can try crossing it, while others can enjoy the view from the meadow. The Lower Falls along the way are also worth a stop. It is free to visit. Drive yourself, or take a local bus in summer to the valley entrance visitor center.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Ben Nevis
- Kinlochleven & Grey Mare's Tail
- Nevis Range Mountain Gondola
- Glen Coe
- Ben Nevis Distillery
- Old Inverlochy Castle
- Clachaig Inn
- Commando Memorial