Falls of Falloch facts for kids
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Falls of Falloch
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 Location in Scotland
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| Location | Crianlarich, Stirling, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56°21′01″N 4°41′28″W / 56.35027°N 4.69111°W |
| Total height | 9 metres or 30 feet |
| Watercourse | Falloch |
The Falls of Falloch is a beautiful waterfall in Scotland. Its name in Gaelic is Eas Falach, which means "waterfall of the river Falloch". You can find it on the Falloch River, just off the A82 main road. This amazing spot is about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) southwest of a village called Crianlarich in the Stirling area. It's also a famous stop along the West Highland Way, a popular long-distance walking path.
A Glimpse into History
Many famous people have visited the Falls of Falloch over the years. In the early 1800s, Dorothy Wordsworth came here. She was the sister of the famous poet William Wordsworth. They were on a well-known trip around Scotland with another poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Dorothy and other artists loved the view of these falls. They found the scenery very inspiring.
Rob Roy's Bathtub
Below the waterfall, there's a huge pool of water. This pool is famously known as "Rob Roy's Bathtub." Rob Roy was a legendary Scottish folk hero.
Interestingly, a Scottish mountaineer named W. H. Murray almost drowned in this very pool. He accidentally fell into the Falloch River upstream from the waterfall.
The Woven Sound Viewpoint
To help visitors enjoy the falls safely, a special viewing platform was built in 2013. It's called the Woven Sound. This platform allows people to see the waterfall up close without disturbing the natural beauty around it.
Nature Around the Falls
The Falls of Falloch and the area around it are part of a very important natural space. This entire region belongs to the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. National parks are special places protected for their amazing nature and wildlife. They help keep the environment healthy and beautiful for everyone to enjoy.
