Corrieshalloch Gorge is situated in the Highlands of Scotland, not far from Inverness. The gorge itself and the falls that run through it are truly spectacular and this is a day trip you don’t want to miss during your time in Scotland! This blog post has everything you need to know before visiting Corrieshalloch Gorge.
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How to get to Corrieshalloch Gorge
Corrieshalloch Gorge is found in the Highlands of Scotland, around 20km away from Garve. It’s an easy day trip, or road trip stop from many places in Scotland. The nearest city to Corrieshalloch Gorge is Inverness and it’s around an hour’s drive away
By Car
From Inverness
Take the A9 road from Inverness towards Tore. At the Tore Roundabout, take the 2nd exit towards Ullapool. This will take you on to the A835 road. Follow this road for approximately 37 miles. You will reach a left-hand turn on to the A832, called Braemore Junction. There is a brown sign that shows Corrieshalloch Gorge. Take this left turn and continue for another 1/2 mile. You’ll reach a car park on the right-hand side of the road. This is the entrance to Corrieshalloch Gorge. Click here for Google Maps directions.
From Ullapool
Getting to Corrieshalloch Gorge from Ullapool is just as easy as from Inverness, you are simply following the same road from the other direction. Follow the A835 until you reach the same turning onto the A832 (note that it will be a right turn since you’re coming from the opposite direction). Then follow the directions above once you turn onto the A832. Click here for Google Maps directions.
From Elsewhere
You’ll turn onto the A835 at some point from almost any other starting point, with a possible exception from towns on the West Coast such as Gairloch and Poolewe, where you would follow the A832 and end up directly at Corrieshalloch Gorge. If you would like a personalised route from your starting point, click here to open Google Maps directions where you can input your starting point. The destination should be input as ‘Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve’.
By Public Transport
The only public transport link from Inverness or Ullapool to Corrieshalloch Gorge is by bus.
Please note that this method of transport involves walking around half a mile on a single carriageway. You will also have to cross the carriageway, either at the bus stop or at the A832 junction. The roads in the Highlands of Scotland can be very dangerous and the cars can be legally driving at 60mph (they often drive faster than this). Personally, I would not recommend doing this. I have decided to include the bus information as I understand that not everyone has access to a car, but please take a significant amount of care if you decide to walk along this road. I take no responsibility for your decision to access Corrieshalloch Gorge this way.
From Ullapool or Inverness
The 61 bus that runs between Ullapool and Inverness has a bus stop at Braemore. The bus only runs Monday-Friday and there are only 2-3 departures a day. You can consult the timetable here (search for bus 61 Inverness-Ullapool).
From Inverness, the bus will take roughly 1h15m to Braemore, and departs from Inverness Bus Station.
From Ullapool, the bus will take roughly 20m to Braemore, and departs from Ullapool Pier (Ferry Terminal)
Once you depart the bus at Braemore (see the image of the bus
Corrieshalloch Gorge Practical Information
Opening Hours
Corrieshalloch Gorge is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I would not recommend visiting the gorge after dark as it could potentially be dangerous.
Entry Fee
It is free to enter Corrieshalloch Gorge. You may need to pay for parking so I would recommend bringing a few pounds just in case.
Accessibility
Corrieshalloch Gorge is relatively accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility. There is room for a wheelchair but the paths are quite steep and could get muddy.
What to Expect at Corrieshalloch Gorge
Visiting Corrieshalloch Gorge is a great way to spend an hour or two in the Highlands. The gorge is approximately 1.5 km long and 60 m deep, making it one of the deepest in Scotland. The falls that run through the gorge are called The Falls of Measach, and they are beautiful.
At the start point in the car park, you can choose to go through the left or the right gate. The right-hand gate will take you straight down to see the gorge, whereas the left-hand gate is a more scenic route, with some great views over Loch Broom. The two paths form a loop so you can take either there
Down the path, you’ll come to a bridge where you can cross the falls.
Across the bridge, turn left and walk along the path and you’ll reach a viewpoint where you can look back at the bridge you just crossed and the falls underneath. Here you’ll really get a view for how high up you are, and how deep the gorge and falls are.
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What to do near Corrieshalloch Gorge
If you’re visiting Corrieshalloch Gorge, you should definitely take advantage of being in the area and visit some more of the North of Scotland!
The Isle of Skye
If you head south along the west coast, you’ll pass through some great towns, like Gairloch, Applecross, and Kyle of Lochalsh, and then you can cross over to the Isle of Skye. This is arguably the most popular island in Scotland and for good reason. Check out this post from WeDreamofTravel for a great 2-day itinerary on the island, or this post from PinkCaddyTravelogue for hiking the Old Man of Storr.
Inverness and Loch Ness
The city of Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is a great base for some road trips around Scotland, especially for going to Corrieshalloch Gorge. If you are staying in Inverness, make sure to visit Loch Ness, which is just a 30-minute drive away. This post from TalesofaBackpacker will take you through the best things to do around Loch Ness.
There are also some great things to see and do in and around Inverness. Check out this from TheChoaticScot for some great ideas.
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