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Fairy Glen Rosemarkie
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Small pond beneath the waterfall. Suitable for a wee dook. Rocky but shallow entry as it hadn't rained fully for sometime
Location
Getting there
Car park at Rosemarkie, well sign posted path. The lower waterfall Approx 1.1 miles from the carpark
Accessibility
Stoney shallow slipway into small pond at he base of the waterfall . Caution when river is more full. It has been quite a dry spell
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- Check recent rainfall. Rivers rise fast after heavy rain.
- Never swim in fast-flowing or flooded water
- Test entry/exit before you commit. River banks can be undercut.
- Cold water shock is real. Enter slowly and control your breathing.
- Watch for submerged obstacles like branches, weirs, and rocks
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Is this river safe for swimming?
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How cold is the water?
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What should I bring?
A tow float, shoes with grip for slippery banks, and warm layers for after. Water shoes protect against rocks and debris on the riverbed.