Acharn: Waterfalls, Cave and Trails

Acharn is a rewarding destination if you would like to combine experiences in nature, trails and unusual discoveries. The path to the Falls of Acharn and Hermit's Cave begins near the centre of Acharn Village. Separately, a signposted path near Acharn leads south into Acharn Forest as an approximately 30-minute detour. There is also a stone circle, expansive views over Loch Tay and National Cycle Route 7. This allows you to plan your trip according to your interests, whether focused more on walking, culture or cycling.

To the Falls of Acharn and Hermit's Cave

The path to the Falls of Acharn begins near the centre of Acharn Village. In Acharn, walkers turn uphill from the Rob Roy Way towards the Falls of Acharn and Hermit's Cave. The route is designed as a circular walk and returns on the other side. This allows you to view the waterfalls from another perspective without having to retrace the entire route.

Hermit's Cave itself is a small man-made cave. The path through the cave offers views over Loch Tay towards Ben Lawers. Acharn Burn is fed by the Acharn Falls, adding another specific detail to the waterfall landscape. Hermit's Cave is also said to have been visited by Robert Burns and William Wordsworth. This connection makes the site interesting for travellers who would like to follow literary traces during a walk.

Stone Circle and Acharn Forest

About one mile south-east of the Acharn Falls lies a stone circle. It consists of seven stones: three have fallen, while four remain standing. When planning your visit, take into account the approximate distance and the location of the stone circle south-east of the Acharn Falls. Anyone wishing to include another local feature alongside the water and cave will find an independent point of interest here.

A signposted path near Acharn leads south into Acharn Forest as an approximately 30-minute detour. Alongside the uphill route to the Falls of Acharn, this provides another way to explore the surrounding area. You can vary your days accordingly: one day with waterfalls and a cave, another with a detour into the forest or with the stone circle as an additional destination.

Acharn as a Base for Planning Your Trip

When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday house in Acharn, it helps to decide on the focus of your trip first. For walking plans, the path beginning near the village centre, the circular route to the Falls of Acharn and Hermit's Cave are the most important reference points. Those wishing to combine different activities can also include Acharn Forest, the stone circle and the views over Loch Tay in their selection. You should plan each destination according to its described location and route, rather than combining them into an unverified single route.

Even if you are not travelling exclusively on foot, Acharn offers clear options for getting around: National Cycle Route 7 runs through the Acharn area. The village is also served by local bus services such as 91, 91A and 893. This information may help you decide whether to choose your accommodation primarily as a base for walking, cycling or travelling by local bus services.

Choose Other Places

If you would like to consider other destinations alongside Acharn when planning your trip, you can find Comrie, Fowlis Wester, Luncarty, Kinross, Ochtertyre, St Fillans, Ardeonaig and Bridge Of Cally here.

For the higher-level travel overview: Perth And Kinross.