Finnich Glen
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Angus Chan
Bristol, UK69 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
The gorge is beautiful with water running through it. You can walk inside the gorge and along the water which is great fun.
I'd recommend wearing shoes although we went bare-foot. Some of the stones can be sharp or uncomfortable to walk on, and perhaps could be dangerous without shoes. The water goes up to your thigh so be prepared to get wet.
The gorge has hardly any man-made features so be prepared.
I wouldn't advise young children come or those not physically fit as it is quite a challenge.
There is quite a bit of litter however which is quite sad.
I'd recommend wearing shoes although we went bare-foot. Some of the stones can be sharp or uncomfortable to walk on, and perhaps could be dangerous without shoes. The water goes up to your thigh so be prepared to get wet.
The gorge has hardly any man-made features so be prepared.
I wouldn't advise young children come or those not physically fit as it is quite a challenge.
There is quite a bit of litter however which is quite sad.
Written July 20, 2021
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Anna V
8 contributions
Jun 2020 • Couples
This was my first time visiting Devil's pulpit, I've always wanted to go as I've always thought it looks incredible. The beauty of the place was completely detracted from the sheer amount of rubbish everywhere. I've never seen so much rubbish in a beauty spot, it was like a festival on the last night. Absolutely horrified that people could treat such a magical place with such disregard. Please if you go to spots like this can you take your rubbish/ wet socks / finished cans with you. I know it's a pain carrying it back to your car but leaving no trace is the only way spots like this can stay beautiful
Written June 22, 2020
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Anna S
Glasgow, UK43 contributions
May 2020 • Solo
Views are great. Suggest taking a towel and beach shoes as you need to get into the water to go along the water.
It’s quite muddy, you need to take steep stairs to get down. Won’t recommend going with a child.
It’s quite muddy, you need to take steep stairs to get down. Won’t recommend going with a child.
Written May 31, 2020
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Shona W
Drymen, UK21 contributions
Jun 2020 • Couples
There is no official parking so forced to park on verge on a busy A road with cars travelling past at high speed - very dangerous. Access steep and slippery & incredibly busy - no social distancing. Lots of rubbish left by other visitors (& worse..! 💩) A unique place that has been spoiled by inconsiderate visitors not realising how 'wild' it truly was
Written June 20, 2020
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Eimy R
1 contribution
Jun 2018 • Friends
It breaks my heart to see such a beautiful place being destroyed by people.
I've been to Finnich Glen twice now and the place is becoming more and more like a pig sty. Beer bottles everywhere, cigarette butts, items of clothes being left behind...
SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE TO STOP PEOPLE FROM RUINING THIS PLACE!
I've been to Finnich Glen twice now and the place is becoming more and more like a pig sty. Beer bottles everywhere, cigarette butts, items of clothes being left behind...
SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE TO STOP PEOPLE FROM RUINING THIS PLACE!
Written July 23, 2018
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Robyn G
Glasgow, UK10 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
Visit the devils pulpit all u want but please do not park here it’s so dangerous. It’s an accident waiting to happen on a 60mph road. How can emergency services get through when there’s traffic for miles?
Written July 1, 2018
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Bob W
5 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
I don't know where to start but once a nice drive to a beautiful quiet place is now an overcrowded pig sty !!!
Something has to give as this place is a death trap before you even get to the entrance
Police signs saying no parking along the roads are getting ignored!
The police tape hanging from the bushes along the road is an eye sore that leads upto the bollards recently erected up close to the wee car park are now getting destroyed to add to the huge pile of garbage left not only at the car park but along the roads
Something needs to be done to sort this dangerous mess!!
Rant over
Something has to give as this place is a death trap before you even get to the entrance
Police signs saying no parking along the roads are getting ignored!
The police tape hanging from the bushes along the road is an eye sore that leads upto the bollards recently erected up close to the wee car park are now getting destroyed to add to the huge pile of garbage left not only at the car park but along the roads
Something needs to be done to sort this dangerous mess!!
Rant over
Written July 21, 2018
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SnEm74
Belgium134 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
I discovered the place before the Outlander mania! We returned this year and couldn't believe what we saw, soooo many cars parked like crazy all over, sometimes dangerously! I'm already fearing that soon busses will soon be organised to visit the place. So much rubbish everywhere, sad to see!
Other than that, it is not the easiest path to access the glen very steep at times and it can get very muddy! Once down, when there's nobody around, it is a really beautiful, magical place!
Other than that, it is not the easiest path to access the glen very steep at times and it can get very muddy! Once down, when there's nobody around, it is a really beautiful, magical place!
Written July 21, 2018
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Paul1960_4
Benfleet, UK654 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
We almost missed this, as there are no obvious signs. We just happened to see something the other side of the estate wall as we drive past. There’s a small lay-by, that takes 2 cars. Otherwise, there’s an area, that can take maybe a dozen cars, at what would appear to be the main entry point, right on the junction of the A809 and the B834. All entry points were locked up, but some kind soul had taken a wood and wire blockade down, just south of where the water runs under the road. Muddy, unsigned path, leads you to the “staircase,” which takes you down into the glen. Unsightly pile of rubbish which needs clearing. The stairs are not for the faint-hearted, and without the rope and tree branches would be nigh-on impossible to negotiate. Making it to the bottom was well worth it, although the water level meant you either had to wade knee-deep to the Devil’s Pulpit area, or view from afar. Other worldly experience. Well worth a look. Be careful though!!
Written September 10, 2020
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Wendy D
7 contributions
Jun 2020 • Couples
It is really busy, there is no where to park. People park alongside the road which is busy and dangerous. You are taking your life in your hands parking on the roadside!! There are just hundreds of people, the litter is terrible it is no longer a beauty spot but a tip. Shame but DO NOT VISIT !! Police are regularly finding people for illegal parking too so beware!
Written June 20, 2020
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Maureen M
Glasgow, UK
Where is the best and safest place to park?
Is it suitable to take a dog too?
Thank you!
Angus Chan
Bristol, UK69 contributions
I saw some people bring dogs. The water can be very cold though.
RWMHollywood
Hollywood, Florida141 contributions
We're planning a trip for late March. How are conditions typically that time of year?
Abhishek Ray
London, UK92 contributions
Is it safe to do a solo travel without car around jan. How to reach there by public transport and any suggestions.. can't get any guided tour..
John C Hamilton
Glasgow, UK702 contributions
Yes, if weather is ok.
It’s on an irregular bus route but check out Fist Buses from Glasgow to Balfron/ Stirling.
Taxi from Milngavie is maybe an option.
It’s always busy and clear patches to where you want to get to.
Alessandrapetrini1993
22 contributions
Ma c'è un sentiero in particolare da fare o ce c'è solo uno? E se si dove inizia?? Vorrei capire dove poter arrivare in macchina e dove inizia il sentiero e soprattutto quanto dura. Grazie😊
Dario Ruggeri
Genoa, Italy78 contributions
La macchina bisogna lasciarla sulla strada in alcuni degli spiazzi laterali presenti in zona, attenzione perché in alcuni casi c’è il cartello “no parking”.
Il sentiero inizia dalla strada attraverso un piccolo varco in una recinzione, facilmente individuabile dai cartelli turistici.
Da lì si costeggia il piccolo canyon per una decina di minuti fino a trovare l’unica via che permette di scendere, una scalinata un po’ in rovina e molto scivolosa, nulla che comunque non si possa affrontare con un paio di scarponcini.
Dalla strada al fondo della gola non ci si mette più di mezz’oretta.
Lovefoodxxxx
Edinburgh2 contributions
Everyone talks about the treacherous steps going down. How do you get back up?
liz j
Ayr, UK21 contributions
The same way. There is a rope that can be used to pull yourself up should you need that in the more steep areas. I would recommend wearing good walking boots/shoes to aid your grip. Not a climb up or down for anyone with mobility issues.
Lewis M
Glasgow, UK
I just moved to Glasgow and was wondering if it's possible to drive there on a summer's evening after work and still have the time to see the place fully before it gets dark?
Paulo R
Sao Paulo, SP9 contributions
Is there any agency offering guided tours to this place starting from Glasgow? I'll be travelling alone and without a car, I'd like to visit this place with a group/company. Does anybody know one?
Thanks!
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