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Falls of Leny

2.49 miles (4 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap Visit these beautiful falls on this short walk from Callander in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. You can follow a cycling and walking trail along a dismantled railway line from Callander to the falls. It's about a 2.5 mile walk along the Garbh Uisge river and the forestry of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. It's a splendid short route with the rushing waters of the river and views of Ben Ledi and the other surrounding mountains.
You can extend your walk by continuing north and visiting Loch Lubnaig.
Just to the west of Callander there's another nice trail running along Loch Venachar and Loch Drunkie.

Postcode

FK17 8HD - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Falls of Leny OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Falls of Leny Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

The Lade Inn is located near the start of the walk at Kilmahog. The cosy pub serves fine freshly prepared meals and exclusive House Ales. There's also a lovely garden where you can relax and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains. You can find them at postcode FK17 8HD for your sat navs.

Dog Walking

The woodland and river paths make for a fine dog walk. The Lade Inn mentioned above is also dog friendly.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The Callander to Balquhidder Cycle and Walk passes the falls. It runs along the old Callander & Oban Railway, passing Loch Lubnaig on the way.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Walks page.

Photos

Falls of Leny - geograph.org.uk - 219633

Falls of Leny. The River Leny, or Garbh Uisge, tumbles through the wooded Pass of Leny. This view is taken from the south bank - access to the viewpoint on the north bank is closed, as is the car park on the A84.

The Falls of Leny in full spate. - geograph.org.uk - 952375

The Falls of Leny in full spate.

Path through the woods at the Pass of Leny - geograph.org.uk - 2554429

Path through the woods at the Pass of Leny

Dunblane, Doune and Callander Railway - geograph.org.uk - 2119413

Dunblane, Doune and Callander Railway. View of the railway path leading to the falls.

Turbulent flow in the Garbh Uisge - geograph.org.uk - 2554490

Turbulent flow in the Garbh Uisge

The river near the Falls of Leny - geograph.org.uk - 2161087

The river near the Falls of Leny

Bridgend Cottage beside Garbh Uisge - geograph.org.uk - 1327633

Bridgend Cottage beside Garbh Uisge. Taken from bridge near Kilmahog

Bridge carrying the A821 across Garbh Uisge (geograph 4514497)

Bridge carrying the A821 across Garbh Uisge, Kilmahog.

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

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Memory Map Route

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