Name: Corrieshalloch Gorge Nature Reserve
Rating: 5.0

Corrieshalloch Gorge Nature Reserve

Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve (National Trust for Scotland), Braemore, Garve, UK

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Corrieshalloch Gorge Nature Reserve is one of Britain’s most dramatic geological landmarks, where the River Droma rushes through a mile-long, 60m-deep gorge. This natural wonder offers visitors the chance to explore woodland trails and view the spectacular Falls of Measach. It’s an ideal destination for nature lovers, hikers, and families looking for a scenic outdoor experience.

Key features include the Victorian suspension bridge that allows visitors to stand above the roaring waterfall, and Lady Fowler’s Fern Walk where a variety of mosses and ferns thrive in the gorge’s unique microclimate. The site showcases fascinating glacial geology and offers multiple walking trails for different fitness levels. Facilities include a takeaway café, accessible toilets, an electric car charging point, and a covered seating area.

Entry to Corrieshalloch Gorge is free, and car parking is available for £5.00.

A visit here offers not only stunning views and peaceful woodland paths but also an educational journey through geology and botany. It’s a perfect spot for a short family walk or a peaceful nature break. Don’t miss the chance to experience one of the UK’s most breathtaking gorges up close.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Wildlife: The depth of the gorge creates a moist and sheltered microclimate with a rich and varied flora, where mosses and ferns are abundant. As you walk along Lady Fowler’s Fern Walk, see how many species of ferns you can spot. Some examples include lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina), male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas), ladder fern and hart’s tongue fern (Asplenium scolopendrium).
Geology: Corrieshalloch is one of the most spectacular box gorges in Britain, demonstrating the effect that water and ice can have on a landscape. During several episodes of glaciation in the Quaternary ice ages, between 2.6 million and 11,500 years ago, a large glacier filled the Loch Broom valley. Glacial meltwater flowed along natural faults in the bedrock, carving out a gorge approximately 1.5km long and 60m deep.
Walks: A series of walks 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.

Facilities

Food & Drinks: Takeaway café available.
Parking: Car Parking available for £5.00.
Toilets: Accessible toilet can be found at the Gateway to Nature Centre.
Seating area: An outside seating area with a canopy can be found next to the takeaway café.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Corrieshalloch Gorge: Open daily
Gateway to Nature Centre: 9.30–16.00

Address: Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve (National Trust for Scotland), Braemore, Garve, UK

Post Code: IV23 2PJ

Council: Highland

County: The Highlands

By Bus: The nearest bus stop is at the Braemore Junction car park and is serviced by buses from Ullapool and Gairloch (CityLink and Westerbus). From the bus stop, it is a short distance to the Gateway to Nature Centre along a tarmacked road.
By Car: From Ullapool, head south on the A835. At Braemore Junction, turn right onto the A832 Dundonnell road. The car park is just off the A832, with roadside parking available ½ mile from the turn-off.