Corrieshalloch Gorge

Corrieshalloch Gorge
Corrieshalloch Gorge and Falls of Measach
Viewing Platform at Corrieshalloch Gorge

Corrieshalloch Gorge is situated on the Droma River 20 km S of Ullapool (between the A832 and A835 roads near Braemore) in the Scottish Highlands. It is 1.5 km long, 60m deep and formed at the end of the last ice age (10-13,000Y BP) by rapid erosion caused by meltwater. The 46m Falls of Measach can be viewed from a viewing platform and a Victorian suspension footbridge. The gorge and surrounding area are owned by the National Trust for Scotland.

Access to the footbridge is via a 300m path from the car park on the South side of the gorge. There is a charge of 1 UK Pound payable using an honesty box at the start of the path. A viewing platform has been installed which projects out into the Gorge.

The bridge was closed to the public in 2010 following the discovery of unacceptable wear and tear, but was reopened in January 2011 after temporary repair work. It is expected to be closed again in the winter of 2011/12 for longer term repairs.

Coordinates: 57°45′19″N 5°01′13″W / 57.7552°N 5.0204°W / 57.7552; -5.0204


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