Falls of Divach Waterfall
Scenic waterfall and woodland near local hiking routes
In the Scottish Highlands, Falls of Divach offers short riverside walks to a waterfall and cliff-edge viewpoints; visitors combine the walk with broader excursions around nearby lochs and glens.
Falls of Divach at a Glance#
Address: Falls of Divach, Inverness-shire, Scotland
How to Get to Falls of Divach#
The falls are accessed from small country roads in the Highlands north of Inverness. The nearest villages are within a 20-40 minute drive; visitors should park in designated spots and walk short paths to the viewing areas. Local signage and small single-track roads mean driving carefully is essential.
Tips for Visiting Falls of Divach#
- Walk the short riverside path early in the day when the light on the falls is most dramatic.
- Combine the visit with a trip to nearby Loch Ness or the village of Urquhart to make a day of local Highland scenery.
- Bring waterproof footwear; the river spray turns the rocks slick even on sunny days.
Best Time to Visit Falls of Divach#
Best in late spring through early autumn for accessible paths and clearer weather.
Weather & Climate near Falls of Divach#
Falls of Divach's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 0°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1449 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 178 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 115 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 138 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 72 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 8° | 74 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 78 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.6h |
| July | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 81 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 17.0h |
| August | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 95 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 8° - 15° | 11° | 135 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 5° - 12° | 6° | 151 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 165 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 167 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
