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Falls of Acharn and Kenmore Hill – Highland Perthshire

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Falls of Acharn and Kenmore Hill – Highland Perthshire

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Falls of Acharn and Kenmore Hill – Highland Perthshire

03:50

12.7km

420m

Hiking

This fine outing combines two excellent objectives above the shores of the wonderful Loch Tay. First, you explore the ravine of the Falls of Acharn, with its beguiling ‘Hermit’s Cave’ – a human-made stone cave built in Victorian times as a viewpoint for the cascade. Then, you contour the hillside…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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2.49 km

Hermit's Cave and Waterfall View

Highlight • Cave

The Hermit’s Cave is a folly that was built around 1790. The folly leads down a long, dark tunnel before emerging from the darkness to reveal a striking view of the waterfall across the gorge.

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2.78 km

Falls of Acharn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely stunning hidden gem and an easy short walk up from the road.

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8.66 km

Kenmore Hill Cairn Viewpoint

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Although not the true summit, the cairn on the path here is thought to be the best viewpoint on Kenmore Hill. From here, look west to see the great mass …

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12.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

4.16 km

2.75 km

216 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

2.28 km

2.21 km

1.88 km

1.36 km

805 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

12°C

2°C

61 %

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Falls of Acharn and Kenmore Hill – Highland Perthshire

Hermit's Cave and Waterfall View

Falls of Acharn

Kenmore Hill Cairn Viewpoint

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