Dog Falls – River Affric loop from Cannich

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Dog Falls – River Affric loop from Cannich

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Dog Falls – River Affric loop from Cannich

02:05

30.5km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.4 km for 87 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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97 m

Confluence of the River Cannich and River Affric

Highlight • Trail

At the confluence of the River Cannich and the River Affric, Cannich is well located as a base for some excellent Highland adventures. You can follow the River Affric into …

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11.1 km

Plodda Falls Hiking Trail

Highlight • Waterfall

Nicely laid out and maintained trail especially from the car park to the falls. Thereafter it is still well defined and signposted with either the green or white trail clearly …

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11.3 km

Plodda Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The viewpoint platform by Plodda Falls allows to you take in the waterfalls in all their splendour. Rumour has it that Lord Tweedmouth even altered the watercourse to make them …

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11.4 km

Plodda Falls Woodland Trail

Highlight • Trail

Just beyond the Plodda Falls viewing platform you are able to really hear the roar of the water, especially after rain. From here you can continue to follow either of …

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13.2 km

Guisachan House Ruins – Birthplace of the Golden Retriever

Highlight • Historical Site

Birthplace of the Golden Retreiver!

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16.2 km

Tomich Memorial Fountain

Highlight • Historical Site

This feature seems to be a combination of both a memorial and a water point. No water is running now but it must have been in the past. You can sit down and rest or hydrate and eat here

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22.8 km

Dog Falls

Highlight • Forest

The Dog Falls are best viewed from this natural platform. They descend into a dramatic natural gorge, surrounded by native deciduous trees making for stunning colourful photos throughout the year.

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23.4 km