Beauty of the Corrieshalloch Gorge, near Ullapool in the Scottish Highlands

Ullapool is a famous stop in the Scottish Highlands, with a beautiful drive leading there. Even though it is a relatively small place, a number of people visit it; it is rich culturally and the views of the harbor are beautiful. But this post is not about Ullapool (will preserve that for some other time). This post is about a natural phenomenon, located just around 20 km south of Ullapool, the place being the Corrieshalloch Gorge and the related Falls of Measach.

Sign for the Corrieshalloch Gorge in Scotland (More photos / Print photo)

Fence and Sign for the Corrieshalloch Gorge in Scotland (More Photos / Print of this image)

The formation of the gorge was due to the ice age around 12000 years ago (or to be more accurate, by the withdrawal of the ice), when the rapid melting of the ice caused erosion of the rocks and formed a deep gorge. It is also called a box gorge, since it is narrow and long, with a length of around 1.5 km and a depth of 60 meters. To make it more splendid, a deep gorge makes more fun when there is a water body falling at one end, and that is what happens here as well, with the river Droma falling a depth of 45 meters at one end of the Gorge, and this fall also causes further erosion.

Corrieshalloch Gorge and Falls of Measach (More photos / Prints)

Falling water at the Corrieshalloch Gorge and Falls of Measach (More photos / Prints)

This is not a waterfall where you can enjoy the depths of the water falling (even though by waterfall standards, the waterfall is not so majestic as the larger ones around the globe). The ravine has steep and sharp walls, and in terms of safety, getting to the bottom of the gorge is not allowed and there are no provisions to allow visitors to the bottom. The place is very rich in greenery, providing a wonderful place to come to. If there is no fear of heights, there is a small suspension bridge over the gorge that provides a great view of the sights, you can see the waterfall as well as the river flowing in a narrow channel way below.

Small wooden bridge over the Corrieshalloch Gorge (More photos / Prints)

Wooden bridge over the Corrieshalloch Gorge (More photos / Prints)

The place belongs to the National Trust of Scotland, and you can enter through the gate, with a honesty box encouraging you to pay 2 pounds for a visit. This gate is located on the south side of the Gorge, and with a car park where you can stop. Typically, a visit to the place should not take more than a hour to two hours at the actual location, unless you just want to stop and enjoy nature and the exquisite geological feature.