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Steall Waterfall

Waterfall

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Coastal

Walking, Photography

Year round

Photo: Tom Courtney via Geograph.org.uk

Steall Waterfall, in Gaelic An Steall Ban, the white spout, is a tall single-drop waterfall in Glen Nevis near Fort William, among the highest in Scotland at around a hundred and twenty metres. The water falls down a cliff into a green meadow ringed by mountains. It is reached on a walk of about a m...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

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Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

4 day, 5 overnight

The Macdonald Hotel, Kinlochleven, The Tailrace Inn - Kinlochleven, The Highland Getaway Bar – Kinlochleven

MacDonald Cabins, Blackwater Hostel, Blackwater Glamping Pods

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Steall Waterfall?
Deep within Glen Nevis near Fort William lies this dramatic natural landmark. Hikers follow a path through the Nevis Gorge to find the cascade crashing into a wide meadow.

What type of place is Steall Waterfall?
Steall Waterfall is a waterfall in Glen Nevis near Fort William in the Scottish Highlands.

When is the best time to visit Steall Waterfall?
Autumn offers incredible forest colours and fewer biting midges compared to the humid summer months. Choosing a day right after heavy rainfall ensures the most dramatic, roaring flow of water.

What can you do at Steall Waterfall?
Walking along the rocky gorge trail provides excellent viewpoints before you reach the valley floor. Adventurous folk can test their balance on the thrilling three-wire rope bridge to reach the base.

How long should I spend at Steall Waterfall?
Allowing roughly two to three hours gives you ample time to complete the out-and-back trail comfortably. Packing a picnic or spending extra time scrambling over the rocks near the stream will easily extend your visit.

Where do I park at Steall Waterfall?
Drivers will find nine total spaces near the area, split into four day and five overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Steall Waterfall?
The Macdonald Hotel, Kinlochleven, The Tailrace Inn - Kinlochleven, and The Highland Getaway Bar – Kinlochleven offer three options to secure a meal nearby. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Steall Waterfall?
MacDonald Cabins, Blackwater Hostel, and Blackwater Glamping Pods provide three choices for local overnight accommodation. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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