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Coire Shalach

Ceuman coiseachd

Bheir sreath de cheuman-coiseachd cothrom dhut an ulaidh fhalaichte seo de chruth-tìre na Gàidhealtachd fhaicinn, rud nach fhaic gu leòr daoine.

Coisich ann an ceumannan na Baintighearna Fowler air Slighe an Rainich (20 mionaidean), no gabh a’ phrìomh shlighe a tha nas giorra (10 mionaidean) chun na drochaid-chrochaidh, gad bhogadh fhèin ann an seallaidhean, fuaimean agus fàilidhean na h-àrainneachd beairtich seo.

Expand image 1: An aerial view of the River Droma heading through the woodland hills towards Loch Broom in the distance. The clouds are heavy overhead. Expand image 2: A gravel path winds its way through woodland. To the left is a fence, beyond which the ground slopes down steeply. To the right are ferns, grasses and trees growing on another slope. Expand image 3: A view of a mossy woodland with silver birches and other thin trees growing out from between moss- and fern-covered rocks.

Faodar an dà shlighe a dhèanamh mar chuairt, a tha a’ dol gu drochaid-crochaidh Bhictorianach, far am faigh thu sealladh sìos thairis air an eas mhòr. Cùm air adhart bhon drochaid dhan àrd-ùrlar seallaidh stàrr-chrannach, às am faigh thu sealladh a-steach dhan mhòr-ghil iongantach seo a tha 60m a dhoimhneachd.

Gabh adhar Coire Shalach air d' anail a tha làn fhàile giuthais agus boinneagan uisge, faic an ceò ag èirigh gu socair agus leig le fuaim an eas agus na h-aibhne beothail a dhol tromhad.

Expand image 1: A man and a woman stand on a metal cantilevered viewing platform that sticks out over a gorge. Green trees cover the steep gorge sides. Expand image 2: ​A view looking across the span of a metal suspension bridge with a wooden platform. The sheer rocky sides of the gorge can be seen on the far side. Expand image 3: A view of a white waterfall dropping over a rocky gorge. Leafy green branches stretch across the foreground.

Corrieshalloch circuit

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of Corrieshalloch on this circuit of the gorge – a hidden gem of the Highlands.

Walk details

  • Difficulty

    Moderate

  • Time

    1 hour

  • Distance

    2¼ miles (3.4km)

  • Ascent

    331ft (101m)

  • Start

    Gateway to Nature Centre

  • Finish

    Gateway to Nature Centre

Facilities

Toilet

The toilets at the Gateway to Nature Centre are open 9.30am–4pm.

Café

The Corrieshalloch Gateway to Nature Centre offers a takeaway café.

Car park

The main car park is off the A832, close to the junction to the A835.

Parking is free for members; otherwise it is £5.

Dog-friendly

Dogs are welcome but should be kept on a lead at all times.

  1. Entry 1945507
    (1/8)

    Begin at the Gateway to Nature Centre and head west with the river on your right.

  2. Entry 1945508
    (2/8)

    After about 150m, pause and look down to the river. You are now at Na Leacan (the slabs) – the rocks do look like big slabs placed on top of the river.

  3. Entry 1945509
    (3/8)

    The first bridge then crosses An t-Sruthan (the Streamlet).

    Soon, you’ll arrive at another bridge by An t-Eas Stapach (the Stepped Falls), the perfect place to experience the unique geology of the reserve. 

    These are shortly followed by An t-Eas Creagach (the Rocky Falls) in the heart of our rainforest.

    Follow the path north-west through the woodland. When the path forks, take the right-hand path.

  4. Entry 1945510
    (4/8)

    Almost immediately, cross Sir John Fowler’s Victorian suspension bridge. 

    It spans 25m from ledge to ledge, and sways slightly in the wind! The views from here are spectacular, as the waterfall plummets down the 60m-deep, mile-long gorge.

  5. Entry 1945511
    (5/8)

    Continue along the woodland path for 200m, with the river now to your left, until you reach the cantilevered viewing platform, which offers magnificent views of the Falls of Measach and the suspension bridge.

    Retrace your steps back to the bridge, cross the river again and turn right along the path.

  6. Entry 1945512
    (6/8)

    There now follows a pleasant 500m stretch above the river through woodland, until you reach a viewpoint just before the path swings to the left.

  7. Entry 1945513
    (7/8)

    Continue on Lady Fowler’s Path for around 250m before reaching a second viewpoint, this time with lovely views over to Loch Broom and Ullapool beyond.

  8. Entry 1945514
    (8/8)

    Head south-east on the path that runs parallel to the A832, passing the overflow car park on your right.

    As you head back into the woodland, take a sharp turn left and then a sharp right to get closer to the river again.

    At the same fork as Stage 4, now head straight on to reach the main car park and Gateway to Nature Centre again. The series of waterfalls along the way are just as lovely as on the way out!

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