The Top 5 Gorges in Wester Ross
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 5
to choose from in Wester Ross. 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 Wester Ross.
to choose from in Wester Ross. 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 Wester Ross.
Last updated: November 21, 2025
Eag Dhubh Cleft, Beinn Alligin
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Eag Dhubh is a colossal cleft in Beinn Alligin's otherwise beautiful form. Visible from a great distance, it cuts through the 'Jewelled Mountain' just below the main summit of Sgùrr …
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Coire Lair Descent
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This descent has some loose and steep sections where an injury after a crash might have consequences. Don't let that put you off. The open vistas to the south and …
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Gorge Overlooking Loch Maree
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
This dramatic gorge overlooks Loch Maree and creates a breathtaking view of the loch's waters, framed by rugged mountains and lush forest in the distance.
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Glen Torridon
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For some, Torridon is Scotland's finest glen. This is a region of truly ancient mountain massifs, containing some of the oldest exposed land on the planet. The foundations of gneiss …
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Coire na Sleaghaich
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A gigantic hanging valley, Coire na Sleaghaich's grassy bowl is a wonderfully wild and scenic part of complex Slioch. From here, you can ascend pathlessly to the grand summit of …
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