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The Top 20 Gorges in the Highlands

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in the Highlands. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Highlands.

Last updated: October 21, 2025

Steall Falls and Glen Nevis Valley

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From the car park at the end of the Glen Nevis road, a romantic path leads through a gorge. After climbing this rocky trail, the landscape opens up and the trail descends into the Glen Nevis Valley.

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Steall Falls

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Anyone who has seen Harry Poter is not interested in whether this is the second highest waterfall in Scotland. This waterfall can be seen in the background of various Quidditch …

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Glen Nevis Valley

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This is where the ascent to Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis (1344 m), begins. From there you have a good overview. On the left you can see the foot of …

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Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall

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One of the most impressive waterfalls in this area, the Grey Mare's Tail descends around 40ft into the gorge below. One of the few Via Ferrata's in the UK is …

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Coire Gabhail (The Hidden Valley)

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The Lost Valley – or Coire Gabhail, to give it its proper title – is a magnificent hanging valley that's hemmed in by the Bidean massif's Beinn Fhada and Gearr …

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Falls of Foyers

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From the café on the street, there are steep steps down to the viewing point of the waterfall. It's a beautiful sight even when there's not much water.

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Falls of Measach and Corrieshalloch Gorge

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The falls of Measach are one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Scotland located in a 1,5 kilometer long gorge called Corrieshalloch Gorge.

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Geo of Sclaites

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A very impressive view. Accessible via a well-maintained footpath.

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Chalamain Gap

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If you're hiking through the boulder-strewn jaws of the Chalamain Gap, odds are you are headed somewhere spectacular. This rocky defile connects the popular Cairngorm ski area with the magical …

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Dog Falls

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The Dog Falls are best viewed from this natural platform. They descend into a dramatic natural gorge, surrounded by native deciduous trees making for stunning colourful photos throughout the year.

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Want to see even more gorges? See the best ones in the Highlands region by region:

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The Top 20 Gorges in the Highlands

Steall Falls and Glen Nevis Valley

Steall Falls

Glen Nevis Valley

Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall

Coire Gabhail (The Hidden Valley)

Falls of Foyers

Falls of Measach and Corrieshalloch Gorge

Geo of Sclaites

Chalamain Gap

Dog Falls

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Most popular routes in the Highlands

Most popular attractions in the Highlands

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