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Rafe on the Green Route near Plodda Falls |
A lovely walk through the forest around Plodda Falls in Glen Affric.
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Enormous Douglas Fir near Plodda Falls |
We set off from the car park along the Green Route, choosing to follow the forestry road north first, leaving the waterfalls til last.
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On the Green Route near Plodda Falls |
The trees were enormous, including many Douglas Firs of gigantic girth.
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Rafe looks (unsuccessfully) for Red Squirrels near Plodda Falls |
The sun was out and the walking very pleasant. Rafe had a wonderful time bounding about.
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Abhainn Deabhag just downstream from Plodda Falls |
The track soon left the forest road onto a lovely track through the woods down to the river - Abhainn Deabhag - and then along its banks via an avenue of more outsize trees.
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Plodda Falls |
The waterfall announced itself well in advance following a week of snow melt and the overnight rain. It was spectacular!
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Plodda Falls |
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Plodda Falls |
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Plodda Falls with Jim on the viewing platform |
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Plodda Falls - looking down from the viewing platform |
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Plodda Falls - looking down from the viewing platform |
We spent some time trying to keep the camera dry, then continued up the Allt na Bodachan and its accompanying woods to the car park.
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Allt na Bodachan |
We'll be back again - regularly.
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Allt na Bodachan |
Route: Forestry Commission car park near Tomich at NH279237. Follow the Green Route, N along forest roads and track, SW along forest road by the river and SE along the waterfall back to the start.
Statistics: Distance: 2:5km Ascent: 100m Time: 45minutes
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Allt na Bodachan |