Eas a’ Chrannaig
Waterfall Argyll and Bute, Scotland
About Eas a’ Chrannaig
Eas a' Chrannaig — Gaelic for 'waterfall of the crannog' — is better known locally as Glenashdale Falls, one of the more impressive waterfalls on the Isle of Arran. The Glenashdale Burn drops in two stages, totalling around 45 metres, through a gorge thick with native woodland. There's a purpose-built viewing platform that puts you at eye level with the falls, which are at their most forceful after prolonged rain. The walk to get there — starting from Whiting Bay — winds through forest and past the earthwork remains of an Iron Age fort, and a short detour brings you to the Giants' Graves, a pair of Neolithic chambered cairns. The name 'crannog' suggests an ancient lake dwelling once stood in the area, so the layers of history here go back several thousand years. The trail is manageable for most walkers, though sections can get muddy and slippery in wet weather, so decent footwear helps. Autumn tends to offer the combination of good water flow and colour in the surrounding trees.
Location & details
- Category
- Waterfall
- Region
- Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 55.47903, -5.11909
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