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Falls of Shin

Eas Sin
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Ancient woodland, Atlantic salmon and thundering falls

You've reached the Falls of Shin. This is a wonderful starting point for a range of trails through mixed woodland and the rocky banks of the Shin. Follow the path through Achany Glen to a forest clearing where salmon leap and children play.

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