From the South of Helmsdale, cross over the Helmsdale bridge, immediately after, turn left and follow the road until you reach a small roundabout, take the right turn (North West) and follow this road all the way down through the housing estate and the road will change to single track. Follow this narrow winding road, all the way, always keeping the North Side of the River.

 You will eventually come to a sharp bend (left) with a signpost in the grassland ahead and an old bridge to the left where the road winds round across a stream. There is a small car parking area on the bend (the flat grass area) and the other side near the sign. You can gold pan anywhere from after the bridge northwards to the waterfall.