Falls Of Measach
Waterfall Highland, Scotland
About Falls Of Measach
The Falls of Measach drop around 45 metres into Corrieshalloch Gorge, a mile-long slot canyon carved not by the River Droma flowing through it today, but by glacial meltwater channelled beneath an ice sheet during the last Ice Age. The Gaelic name Corrieshalloch translates as "ugly hollow," which sits oddly against the sheer rock walls, the constant mist rising from below, and the dense fern growth that thrives in the gorge's own microclimate. A Victorian suspension bridge spans the gorge right at the top of the falls, putting you directly above the drop — it sways noticeably underfoot, which sharpens the experience considerably. A short trail from the bridge leads to a cantilevered viewing platform about 250 metres downstream for a more head-on look at the full fall. The site is managed by the National Trust for Scotland as part of a National Nature Reserve. The paths are most accessible from spring through autumn, though the falls themselves run year-round.
Location & details
- Category
- Waterfall
- Region
- Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 57.75505, -5.02000
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