Plodda falls near Glen Affric

At the time of writing this is the shortest running route in the database, but we enjoyed this so much it only seemed right to include on the web site. We have walked this route to see the falls, but this time after a long run in Glen Affric we decided to run it as a leg stretcher to avoid stiff legs. We landed lucky with no one in the area the whole time we were there.

The route is a mix of trail, some stepping stones and a short distance on forest road. The area was set up by the late Lord Tweedmouth in the late 1800's and features spectacular Douglas fir, grand fir and redwoods. The trees are immense and parts of this route stop you in your tracks demanding that attention is paid correctly.

And of course there is the Plodda falls themselves to take into account. Do take time out to enjoy the viewing platform from above the falls at about into the run. Shortly after that another set of steps takes you down close to the bottom of the falls.

Once past the falls you end up on a lovely section beside the river and the start of the really big trees. At you leave a forest road and start running on a trail proper. For us this was by far the best bit. Huge trees all around you and a lovely soft bouncy path to run on.

On a busy day in the tourist season perhaps this is not the best place for a run, but if you can get it to yourself then so worth the effort to get there.