Absolutely phenomenal views! This is such a breathtaking natural formation, definitely one of my favourites. There are stone block steps leading down to the gorge which are steep and rather uneven, so make sure to wear suitable footwear. Several lengths of rope have been tied on the way down the steps (like a handrail) which make climbing them much easier and safer to do so. Some trees lay in the gorge which are helpful to use when crossing the water. The water is a clear red and very refreshing to walk through and I was unable to spot any litter which was nice. There is an area to park free of charge, and a grass field to cross to get to the start of the trail. There are several information boards dotted around the start of the trail which are useful. I highly recommend giving The Devil's Pulpit a visit!

Beautiful secluded, hidden gorge not far from the rather small parking area at the junction of A809 & B834 (keep off the area marked with For Emergency Vehicles Only). Highly likely to be full up here at the weekend. Follow the path alongside the road from here - pass over the Burn (stream) and shortly afterwards, cut left into the woods where you should find the steps on your left on the path, about a third of a mile away. If you go across the field, then you'll avoid the steps, and have to clamber down the rather steep embankments down into the gorge. Very slippery if it's recently rained! There's another small roadside parking area around 350 metres South along the A809. Only enough room for three cars parked sensibly here though. The path entrance is directly over the road from here to the gorge. Make sure you take some wet shoes or sandals if you want to wade along the Burn to reach the Devil's Pulpit. Be aware that the so-called "steps" down to the bottom of Finnich Glen are very uneven with good stretches between and down from some of the blocks. There are no-longer any ropes to help along the way, but at 60yrs+, we managed it to the bottom (and back up again). The scenery at the bottom is well worth the trip with it's red stained water and lovely greenery all around and above you. Make sure to take your phone or camera. Get here reasonably early and it's a fantastic few hours to spend exploring.

Omg getting down to the bottom of the gorge is in parts hard as the path and steps are worn and missing in parts. Once at the bottom is a beautiful copper coloured river we tried to wade thro the river to the waterfall but was too deep as weve had a lot of rain. Nevertheless nice 👌

Worth the effort!! We parked a little further than the trail start, there's a small car park, so lucky if you get a spot here. The trail itself is fine until you get to the stairs. It will seem daunting at first, but it's okay if you are careful, slow and low to the ground. Take support of the rocks nearby, sit if you have to while going down. You can then take your shoes off, go in the water and go further up, dip your feet first to gauge the depth. Coming up was easier than going down. Just one advice, since it can be slippery when wet, and there's a danger of falling, if you think you know it well and try to go fast, don't. Just enjoy !

So amazing to see the deep iron red colours of the water and the contrasting greens of moss on the cavernous sides as well as the tree. It's a steep way down the steps but an amazing thing to see if in the area. There is a car park at the top of the road or smaller gate ways that you can park in. Great final activity for us before we left to come home and not too strenuous. The actual walk to the steps is less that 0.6 miles from the road.

Holy moly. This place is insane. A must see. Highly recommend checking this place out. The parking is a little tricky but we lucked out and got the spot right inside the wall. Make sure you go on the southern bank to get to the stairs or else you have to scale the mud wall. It’s a quick walk in. The stairs are a little precarious but nothing terrible. Highly recommend coming here.

Please watch the short video of me walking back up 'the steps' before visiting. You really do need to be pretty physically capable to get down into the gorge and back up again. Parking is pretty non-exsistent- I arrived early one miserable January morning so was ok - but there are double yellow lines and no parking signs everywhere. I have no recommendations on where to legally park. That said, its a beautiful little place, like its from another world. The 'steps' are on the South side of the gorge a few minutes walk through the forest.

fantastic !!!! quite a way to get down, definitely much easier to get back up. great to bring wellies if you’re planning to go into the water and don’t want to wet your feet. other than that, car park can be really tight not much places. walk along the road until you see a small car spot on the right and stones on the left. go up them and up the hilly path until you see what’s on the first picture. a must-see place

A beautiful place ... there are many other routes you can explore other than the main waterfall. In terms of trek it would be for beginners. The water is red and it's not cause of stones. Must visit place around glasgow. Water was freezing though..

Short walk from very small parking area, the steps down are tricky for those less confident or able bodied. Requires a little climbing in places. If you go further upstream you can wade in via the stream and avoid the climbing. Best to bring footwear you don't mind getting wet. But a great space to explore.

Was busy when we visited had to wait for people to pass coming down and up. Be careful when visiting when wet as can be quite slippery and the steps are large. Not recommended for old or very young children. Definitely worth the trip down though

Really cool place to visit but gets extremely busy most days. Recommend going early morning or late evening. Be prepared to get wet. We went on a hot dry day with very little rainfall in the previous week and it was still chest deep at some bits if you weren't extremely careful. We had the kids with us and weren't prepared last time so ended up turning back but everyone coming out was soaked.

If you want to walk through the stream to explore the area more, bring a wetsuit and water shoes since the water is very cold, even in late summer / begin autumn already! I saw a guy in only his underwear regret going in after two minutes (his mates were wearing wetsuits though). Other than that, the hike is a thrill, specifically the last part. The ‘stairs’ might be a bit tricky to find (and even trickier to climb); from the parking lot Google Maps points you to, either walk through the field or follow the road down to it. Counter clockwise walk around the forest, temporarily go on the road to walk over a bridge and then enter the forest on the left where there’s a gap in the stone wall (see last 5 images, they show the journey backwards). Follow the path through the forest until you find the stairs. You can of course also walk clockwise through the forest and look down in the Devil’s Pulpit, just keep in mind it’s dangerous and not a place to take children. Is it worth the journey? Definitely, but at your own risk!

I recommend starting your walk at the carpark(T junction), go through gate then walk field trail closest to road, do not head towards the river yet. Wait until the field is flat then make your way across towards water. That way you avoid all steep descent & stairs on the opposite side as they no longer look safe. Picture with X is where we entered the water & marks the safest route.

I think being categorized as a "tourist attraction" is a bit of a stretch. Parking is somewhat difficult, please be cautious and follow all restricted areas to prevent causing a hazard to yourself and others. The path down to the pulpit is very steep and would not recommend for small children or the elderly as it can be slippery if it is wet. That aside it was gorgeous! We really enjoyed out stop.

Been here twice now although we were looking for the waterfall and not the pit but as we 3nded up here again we decided to go off piste a little and hiked through the backland and dropped over a bridge off the side of the road and some of the pictures my daughter took were amazing but have to venture back again with my digital and long lens but for now here are snaps of my second trip to this gorgeous place. Be warned allow a day

Excellent adventure but be warned the steps are very slippery after rain & aren’t actually steps towards the bottom! But once you have got down it’s a nice place to explore! If you have wading gear you can explore further upstream.

Fantastic hideaway canyon! We trekked about 1/2 Mile and then descended some rocks to the bottom. Spectacular scenery and worth the trip. Be careful climbing down!

Beautiful wee hidden spot! Something to note - don't let your dog or children run around on the top (before you descent) as the drop is quite high - risk of falling! (It does not require 'entrance' or tickets!)

What a serene beautiful place this is! Absolutely loved going there with my friends and a little dip in water. It’s filled with lush green trees around. It’s not very hard to reach the place and very easy to reach from Glasgow if you have a car.

Great adventure. Saw a couple families have to turn around due to little ones not making the climb. It was great. If you want to see much you must get wet, the water was much warmer than much of the water in Scotland. Definitely enjoyed! Reminder this is private land. I wish I have brought a change of clothes, I'm short but water was though high or more in many places!

Amazing little adventure! Parked free at the nearby junction (room for 8/10 cars max) and walked into the field off it following the well walked path. From reading other reviews I knew the steps down were on the other side of the gorge so turned right when we got to the woods and walked until we reached the road, short walk up left up the road until crossed the bridge and then back into the woods on the left, followed main path (away from the gorge edge) which led straight to the stone steps down. It’s not easy going but we took our 4 yr old and 7 yr old girls down - just took it steady and was super cautious….. all worth it at the bottom, one of the most spectacular geological places I’ve ever been in, we spent a good hour wading around and climbing the rocks. Brilliant, it felt like a special place, definitely recommend before it gets commercialised

You can walk through the water to get to it (gets waist deep, I'm 5'5) or there's a way to go down a very steep cliffside ladder/steps but we went via the water, which was beautiful. Water is red because of the stones so hard to see beneath you, looks dark at parts leading up to the waterfall, tread carefully. Beautiful place, looks like a corner of jurassic park. There was a small amount if people coming and going, quiet enough to enjoy without feeling touristy. You will get wet and dirty so don't wear your best clothes.

Magical place, well hidden, stairs to go down there are quite tricky, you need to be in good shape but there's a few ropes to help you. Once you're down, it's beautiful. We were lucky that there wasn't a lot of people there but everyone agreed on the majesty of the place.

Very beautiful area with lots of walking and hiking trails. The stairs down into the area are falling apart. A person will need to be in decent shape and good on their feet in order to get down without falling or tripping. There is only two parking spots off to the side of the road with no direction or signs posted. We went on a weekday during off season so we were able to park right there but I can imagine during busy season or on a weekend you would need to walk quite a while to get there.

Absolutely captivated by our recent exploration of Devil's Pulpit - a truly magical destination. Enveloped by cliffs adorned with vibrant moss, this untouched sanctuary offers crystal clear waters, making it an idyllic spot for canyoning. The landscape is genuinely out of a fairy tale. Unfortunately, a few visitors seem to forget the cardinal rule of enjoying nature - Leave No Trace. Let's respect our earth and keep it pristine. If nature calls, please bury your business; and remember, litter goes in the bin, not the trail. Let's keep Devil's Pulpit enchanting for everyone. See the world with Gone Exploring

Amazing natural beauty. Many hiking trails around the rift. Have to really careful around the edges because it's slippery and there are no safety measures installed. The main spot is accessible if you turn off the main road BEFORE the bridge (if you are coming from Glasgow). There's a narrow and uneven sort of staircase with bits of rope to hopefully lead you safely to the Devil's Pulpit. The spot is absolutely wonderful. Clear red water, no litter, just unique natural formation. Most definately suggest this place to anyone!

We scheduled a tour with Dreamchaser Adventurers. It was amazing! We hiked around and got the history of the area. We climbed down the stairs, walked around the stream to some incredibly picturesque places and enjoyed the beautiful secluded spot. Worth a visit!

It's an excellent gorge to visit but can be dangerous for anyone with limited mobility. There is no access for wheelchairs and parking is very limited. The gorge has very steep sides and wouldn't be safe to take dogs because of the sheer drop offs. It's impossible to get to the pulpit without getting wet. Most visitors remove their socks and shoes once they have decended into the gorge in order to paddle up the river to the pulpit.

It’s best to go the road way. Those steps are scary. I only went half way the old vertigo set in plus it was 6pm and didn’t want to risk it . The step go half way down. There is some rope to help but gets very tight towards the bottom, my partner said it’s amazing. Please don’t take your kids or dogs there is Not suitable