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Corrieshalloch Gorge (Ullapool)

Description: Address: Ullapool / Scotland / The gorge is situated on the Droma River.

Newest Review: ... effort. The Corrieshalloch Gorge is one of only a handful of box canyons in Britain. It is just over a mile long and cuts over 60 metres deep into the valley bottom, through which a river runs. At the top end of the gorge there is an impressive waterfall known as the Falls of Measach. When I visited in August 2008 it was following a prolonged dry spell of weather but the water was still ... more

... gushing down in torrents. These falls are almost 50 metres high and can be viewed from a suspension bridge that crosses the gorge. This bridge swings and sways by design but is not a place for the feint hearted. I don't suffer from vertigo and have stood on...more

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Corrieshalloch Gorge (Ullapool): A nice find (683 words)
by - written on 16/03/09 (Very useful, 152 readings)
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I love to discover a new place quite by chance and the Corrieshalloch Gorge is an example of such a place. Located on the A835, which is the main road between Ullapool and Inverness in the Scottish Highlands it's a place that could quite easily be missed as it is hidden from view from the main road. There is a sign just before you reach the falls and when we spotted this last Summer we were ready for a short break from driving so we decided to pay a visit. About a quarter of a mile along a minor road that runs off the A835 there is a car parking area but even from here it is not obvious what lies in wait. To view the gorge there is rather steep footpath to ... Read the complete review