The Bracklinn Falls in Callander

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This walk is very easy and can be enjoyed with family.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.33 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 150 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 143 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 268 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 145 m
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Crossing the second bridge
Exit from the forest
The new bridge
Scottish landscape

Description of the walk

Drive from Callander town centre, take Brackling Road to the car park at the start of the walk. You can walk this section (about 1.5 km).

(S/F) The hike actually starts from the car park. Follow the path due east below the car park. After a kilometre you will reach the waterfalls (the Bracklinn Falls). Enjoy the beautiful views of the waters and the landscape.

(1) Use the bridge to move through the waterfalls. Continue on the other side on a narrow, easy-to-spot trail (heading north-north-east).

(2) Reach a wider road, continue on the left.

(3) At the intersection take the left path that descends to the river.

(4) Pass the bridge. Head up onto the hillside opposite.

(5) Reach a small road and take it to the left. Follow this road back to the car park (S/F).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 165 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.98 - alt. 145 m - Bracklinn Falls, crossing the bridge
  3. 2 : km 1.57 - alt. 209 m - Intersection, left
  4. 3 : km 2.49 - alt. 266 m - Y-intersection, left
  5. 4 : km 3.05 - alt. 201 m - Bridge
  6. 5 : km 3.25 - alt. 221 m - Small road, left
  7. S/E : km 5.33 - alt. 165 m - Car park

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
marmotte19
marmotte19

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A well-marked walk through woodland and heathland, with a viewpoint. The route is busy up to the waterfalls, as many people complete the circular route.

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AJCB
AJCB

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pleasant walk with beautiful scenery.
The bridge has been rebuilt, but the metal bridge is less charming than its predecessor.

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Jo1958
Jo1958

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

On the way to Glencoe, we decided to take this short walk to stretch our legs.
Perfect for us Sunday hikers. The markings are very well done, so there's no doubt where you're going.
Beautiful views, ideal for a first glimpse of Scotland.
Worth a visit.

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Bridget Duque
Bridget Duque

We went to Callander to do this walk, but unfortunately the bridge over the waterfall has been destroyed and the walk is reduced to a visit to the waterfall, which takes 10 minutes to reach.
It doesn't look like the bridge needs rebuilding... Too bad

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remy_cluzel
remy_cluzel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pretty walk, although a little short, but could easily be lengthened by passing through the Crags. Lovely waterfall, pretty bridge and a short passage through free-ranging cows. We enjoyed this route. It's easy to get to from Edinburgh.

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Tchitchou04
Tchitchou04

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant route through waterfalls, dense forest and wide open spaces. A great summary of Scotland.

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chamvon
chamvon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

no signposting, like most walks in Scotland, very nice short circuit with views over the lowlands of the Highlands

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