I realised that I didn’t get around to writing about our visit to the Corrieshalloch Gorge NTS site. We stopped off at the gorge on the way to Ullapool to catch the ferry to Lewis. It’s a perfect stopping point to stretch legs and admire the view along the gorge to the Falls of Measach. The kids managed the walk easily and it’s a fairly good path down to the bridge.
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The Gorge
Corrieshalloch Gorge is stunning and you can get an amazing view from the suspension bridge down into the tree lined gorge below. There are beautiful waterfalls that plummet down the steep rocks and are particularly spectacular after rainfall.
From the suspension bridge you can walk down some woodland paths to a platform that is takes you out a little way over the gorge. The path here was a bit bumpier with tree routes, so might not be so easy for those with limited mobility. It was quite fun to look down through the metal grating to the river below. You can also get a good view back toward the suspension bridge and the Falls of Measach.
Of course if you have kids like our two you may find them more interested in swinging around off the end of the suspension bridge wires! Not recommended of course, but it’s not much different to swinging off a tree branch I guess!
If you follow the paths through the Corrieshalloch Gorge woodland you will find yourself surrounded by beautiful woodland and may see a variety of birds.
Access
The paths are fairly steep, although quite smooth down to the suspension bridge. On the other side of the bridge there are quite a few tree roots around so it’s not possible to get across to the little platform if you have mobility problems. However you can still get a good view of the Corrieschalloch gorge from the suspension bridge.
Parking is limited, but as people tend to use it as a place to stop for an hour or less there tends to be a space available at most times. There’s also a small catering van, which is great for snacks and drinks.
The Corrieschalloch Gorge is a great place to visit with young kids as it’s such a short walk that they will easily manage it, even if they are tired or grumpy!
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Emma Hip2trek says
Wow! The gorge looks stunning and a great place to stop and stretch your legs. I can see why tired, grumpy little people might enjoy the short walk too!
Plutonium Sox says
This looks brilliant, I definitely prefer to stop somewhere that has a bit of a walk you can do on a long journey, makes you feel better for the next lap! It looks like a beautiful place.
Nat.x
Elizabeth says
Jen, the gorge looks so beautiful. This is the kind of refreshing walk to take as a break on a long car journey isn’t it? Thanks for sharing this.