The Top 20 Waterfalls in the Highlands
However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 20
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in the Highlands. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in the Highlands. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
Last updated: October 5, 2025
The Fairy Pools are a series of different sized, natural water pools, which are connected by a small stream and small waterfalls. The clear and cold water flows down from …
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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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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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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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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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Glen Brittle is dominated on its eastern side by the Black Cuillin, Britain's youngest and most formidable mountain range. Many of the area's finest hikes begin in the glen, whether …
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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.
The falls of Measach plunges down over …
The falls of Measach plunges down over …
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The river plunges almost 25 meters into the cave. You can also see that from the outside - there is a platform above the cave on the other side of the street. So do not miss it.
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Execute caution when viewing these falls, which are four times higher than Niagara Falls, from the top.
Story taken from 'The Sutherland Trail' by Cameron McNeish and Richard Else: 'Walk …
Story taken from 'The Sutherland Trail' by Cameron McNeish and Richard Else: 'Walk …
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You can really see the salmon jumping, totally impressive ...
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