Culnaskiach Falls drop through a narrow rocky gorge in the hills above Drumnadrochit, a quieter and less visited waterfall than the Falls of Divach to the south. The access involves a longer walk from the road than most roadside Highland falls, which keeps the visitor numbers down. The surrounding moorland gives the approach an open, expansive quality that contrasts with the sudden drama of the falls themselves.
The walk to Culnaskiach is part of the appeal — you cover a stretch of open hillside with views over the Great Glen and Loch Ness below. Good waterproof footwear is essential as the ground is typically wet. The falls are north of the village along the Great Glen Way, making them accessible on foot from Drumnadrochit for those willing to put in around two hours of walking.