Falls of Orchy
Falls of Orchy is a waterfall in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Falls of Orchy is situated nearby to the rapids Witch’s Step, as well as near the forest Allt Broighleachan Pinewood Reserve.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Beinn na Sroine and Beinn Udlaidh.
Beinn na Sroine
Peak
Photo: Rebecca Beeston, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Beinn na Sroine is a peak, which is situated 2 miles south of Falls of Orchy.
Beinn Udlaidh
Peak
Photo: Jim Barton, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Beinn Udlaidh is a mountain in the Grampian Mountains, Scotland. It is located near the village of Tyndrum in Argyll and Bute. The mountain has a plateaued summit, which has been scarred by corries on its northern side. Beinn Udlaidh is situated 2½ miles east of Falls of Orchy.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tyndrum and Dalmally.
Tyndrum
Village
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Tyndrum is a small village in Scotland. Its Gaelic name translates as "the house on the ridge". It lies in Strath Fillan, at the southern edge of Rannoch Moor. Tyndrum is situated 5 miles east of Falls of Orchy.
Dalmally
Village
Photo: Trevor Littlewood, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Dalmally is a village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is near the A85 road and is served by Dalmally railway station. Former Labour Party leader John Smith was born in Dalmally in 1938. Dalmally is situated 6 miles southwest of Falls of Orchy.
Bridge of Orchy
Village
Photo: Espandero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Bridge of Orchy is a village in Glen Orchy in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is named after the crossing over the River Orchy, which was constructed by British Army during the pacification of the Highland Clans following the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Bridge of Orchy is situated 6 miles northeast of Falls of Orchy.
Falls of Orchy
- Type: Waterfall
- Category: body of water
- Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
56.4484° or 56° 26′ 54″ northLongitude
-4.8523° or 4° 51′ 8″ westOpen location code
9C8QC4XX+93OpenStreetMap ID
node 492099459OpenStreetMap feature
waterway=waterfall
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Highlights include Witch’s Step and Eas a Chathaidh.
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