The Top 20 Waterfalls in the Northwest Highlands
However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 20
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in the Northwest 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 Northwest 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: November 19, 2025
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.
The falls of Measach plunges down over …
The falls of Measach plunges down over …
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Smoo Cave
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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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Wailing Widow Falls
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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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Rogie Falls
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Beautiful waterfalls in a remote place surrounded by natural beauty. Great place for a hike.
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Falls of Glomach
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The waterfall here cascades straight down into the ravine, the largest single drop of any waterfall in Britain at 370 feet (113 m). The falls border Kintail, donated to the …
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Chia-Aig Waterfalls
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You can swim in the lower pool, but you should bring warer shoes because of the stones.
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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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Plodda Falls
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The viewpoint platform by Plodda Falls allows to you take in the waterfalls in all their splendour. Rumour has it that Lord Tweedmouth even altered the watercourse to make them …
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Grannda Falls
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A fair amount of hike-a-bike over rough terrain to get to the top
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Divach Falls
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On the way to the waterfall there are many animals to see, sheep, Scottish highland cattle, horses, donkeys etc.
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