A series of walks, at Corrieshalloch Gorge, allow you to discover this hidden gem nestled in the Highland landscape, which can easily be passed unnoticed.
Enjoy a walk in the footsteps of Lady Fowler along the Fern Walk (20 minutes), or take the shorter main path (10 minutes) to the suspension bridge, immersing yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of this rich environment.
Both paths can be completed as a circuit and lead to the Victorian suspension bridge, where you can gaze down over the plummeting waterfall. Continue from the bridge along to the cantilevered viewing platform, from where you can peer into this spectacular 60m-deep gorge.
Breathe in the Corrieshalloch air, infused with pine scents and droplets of water, watch the mist rising gently and let the noise of the thundering waterfall and the rushing river rumble through you.
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
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Difficulty
Moderate
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Time
1 hour
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Distance
2¼ miles (3.4km)
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Ascent
331ft (101m)
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Start
Gateway to Nature Centre
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Finish
Gateway to Nature Centre
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Step 1
(1/8)Begin at the Gateway to Nature Centre and head west with the river on your right.
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Step 2
(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.
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Step 3
(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.
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Step 4
(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.
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Step 5
(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.
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Step 6
(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.
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Step 7
(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.
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Step 8
(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!
