Forest bathing at Maspie Den, Falkland Estate

Maspie Den is a narrow wooded valley on the Falkland Estate, below the Lomond Hills on the edge of Falkland. A loop of about three kilometres starts at Pillars of Hercules, passes the estate stables and the ornate chimneys of the House of Falkland, then climbs up the den beside the burn to the Yad waterfall before dropping back through the estate. The den is enclosed and green, with the sound of water most of the way, so it is easy to walk slowly and stop often.

The path is well built but has steep sections and steps, and several self closing gates. Allow about an hour each way at a gentle pace, longer if you want to sit by the falls. The Falkland Estate is a working estate, so keep dogs under control and check with the estate if you are unsure whether the path is open. After heavy rain the waterfall is at its fullest.