The name 'Corrieshalloch' derives from the Gaelic 'Coire Seallach', meaning 'ugly corrie' or 'hollow of the view'.
Sir John Fowler, who co-designed the Forth Bridge, engineered the suspension bridge here in 1874.
The gorge acts as a microclimate, supporting rare mosses and ferns typically found in high-moisture environments.
The Droma River has carved through Moine schists, some of the oldest rocks in Scotland.
The canyon was created by a catastrophic release of glacial meltwater trapped by ice at the end of the Devensian glaciation.
The Falls of Measach are considered one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Highlands.
The viewing platform was installed in 2022 to improve safety and accessibility for visitors.
The woodland surrounding the gorge is largely comprised of wych elm, hazel, and bird cherry.
Corrieshalloch Gorge is a mile-long box canyon formed by glacial meltwater at the end of the last Ice Age. The gorge reaches depths of up to 60 meters and is characterized by its narrow, steep-sided structure. The River Droma flows through the base, plummeting over the Falls of Measach via a 46-meter drop. A Victorian suspension bridge, designed by Sir John Fowler, provides a vantage point directly over the waterfall. A cantilevered viewing platform extends over the gorge to offer unobstructed views of the falls and the surrounding woodland. The site is a designated National Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its unique geological features and temperate rainforest vegetation. It is managed by the National Trust for Scotland as a protected landscape.
The cantilevered viewing platform provides the most direct, head-on perspective of the Falls of Measach.
Wear sturdy, waterproof hiking boots as the paths can be steep and muddy.
Check the National Trust for Scotland website before traveling for potential path closures due to extreme weather.
Bring binoculars if you wish to spot birdlife such as dippers or grey wagtails near the water.
Attempting to climb down into the gorge floor, which is hazardous and restricted.
Stay strictly on marked paths to avoid erosion and protect sensitive cliff-side vegetation.
