Corrieshalloch Gorge, Braemore Junction

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Summary

Test your head for heights on the dramatic bridge and viewing platform suspended over this dramatic gorge, while the water surges many metres below your feet. The surrounding walk has spectacular views of waterfalls and the open countryside towards Loch Broom.

Grade (key)

Bog Factor (key)

4.0625/5

Rating

Terrain

Clear paths, steep in sections.

Public Transport

Bus stop at Braemore road junction, 300m from start.

Start

Corrieshalloch Gorge car park on A832 Dundonnell road just west of Braemore Junction. Open in Google Maps.

Walk Statistics

Distance: 3.5km / 2.25 miles
Time: 45 minutes
Ascent: 87m (Profile)
Start Grid Ref: NH208776

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Walk Description

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Stage 1

The walk begins from the National Trust for Scotland's Corrieshalloch Gorge gateway centre and car park, a short distance W from Braemore junction; there is a parking charge, toilets and a kiosk / cafe. Note that the car park is closed outside the cafe opening hours; there is a small layby just W, or an overflow car park just under 1km further west (with access to the walk at stage 5). From the gateway centre, take the path that soon runs beside the burn, the Abhainn Droma. It flows over rocky slabs through the pinewoods, with little hint of the drama to come.

Stage 2

There are a couple of forks to choose between fords or footbridges, but both times the two options quickly rejoin. Eventually the path arrives at a junction, with the bridge over the narrowest point of the gorge on the right. The bridge is limited to only six people at a time; peer down from the middle to see the Falls of Measach where the water plunges down to a much lower level in the gorge - it's quite a sensational drop.

Stage 3

Cross the bridge and turn left and follow the path to where a metal viewing platform juts out over the gorge giving vertigo-inducing views the gorge - and back up to the bridge.

Stage 4

Return to the bridge and cross to the other side. Turn right and follow the path as it skirts the edge of the gorge. Take great care to stay on the path here as the gorge sides are unstable.

Stage 5

Through the trees you can see the viewing platform on the opposite side. The path passes through pines and then heads downhill on some steps to an information area and then a further viewing area for the gorge.

Stage 6

Keep following the path as it turns uphill and into open countryside. There are great views down towards Loch Broom to the right. At the top of the uphill section there is a seat beautifully crafted from a tree trunk. Follow the level path to emerge at the overflow car park. From here go left again through the gate to follow a path that descends back to the footbridge over the gorge via zig-zags. Do not cross, instead turn right to retrace your steps back to the start.

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