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Harry Potter · Filming location

Steall Falls

In the story · Goblet of Fire (film 4, 2005)

A real filming location. The tall waterfall in Glen Nevis is in the background of the first task of the Triwizard Tournament, when Harry flies on his broomstick to escape the dragon.

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Where to stand for the photo

From the meadow after the gorge path, frame the white waterfall falling down the mountain; the wire bridge across the river is in front of it.

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Getting there

  • Address: Glen Nevis, Fort William PH33 6SY
Transport
By car from Fort William to the upper Glen Nevis car park, about 25 minutes; no regular bus to the end of the glen.
Access
Free, always open. The path from the end of the Glen Nevis road is about 1.5 km each way through a rocky gorge: wear good shoes. Crossing the river on the wire bridge is optional and not for everyone.
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Sources found on October 21, 2026.

Every place checked against public sources

Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides

We always say if it is:

  • The real filming location
  • A place standing in for it
  • Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources

Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides

We always say if it is:

  • The real filming location
  • A place standing in for it
  • Inspired by the story