Plodda Falls: Photo Dave Piggen

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Plodda Falls: Photo Pete Land

Plodda Falls

Cascade at base of Plodda Falls: Photo Jim McAuley

Water cascade at base of the Falls

Top of Plodda Falls: Photo Jim McAuley

Top of the Falls from the footpath


Plodda is situated some three miles beyond the village of Tomich on the unclassified road leading to the small hamlet of Cougie. There is car park with several picnic tables set amongst trees just above the Falls. The Forestry Commission have waymarked two circular forest walks that both take in the Falls. The Falls Walk is approximately 1 mile (allow 30 mins) while the longer Tweedmouth Walk is almost 2 miles (allow 1 hour). You will also find several forestry tracks that allow you to extend the routes on foot or by mountain bike.

You can of course take the path directly to the viewing area towards the base of the Falls - a waterproof might be handy especially after prolonged rainfall! Until recently another view was from a wrought iron bridge spanning the top of the Falls. This was built in 1880 by Lord Tweedmouth, the Tweedmouths having had a long connection with the estate. The bridge having fallen into disrepair, was restored by the Forestry Commission in 1939, but in recent years there has been concerns over its safety and unfortunately the bridge is now closed.

The area around the Falls is a rich and diverse woodland. Around 1900, Lord Tweedmouth planted a large number of Douglas Fir, Larch, Giant Redwood and specimen conifers. Together with the native tree population they have combined to provide an ideal habitat for the likes of the red squirrel and a wide variety of bird and insect life. Some of the Douglas Firs are now an impressive 200m tall!


Waymarked walks at Plodda car park

Viewing area at Plodda Falls