Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve
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Overview
The Corrieshalloch Gorge carries the River Droma down a series of thundering waterfalls nearly 330ft towards Strath Broom. The thrilling highlight of any visit is to cross the gorge via the swaying suspension bridge, built in 1874 by Sir John Fowler, one of the designers of the Forth Rail Bridge. The dark, dank gorge provides a haven for plants that enjoy poor light and high humidity, and allows rare plants such as sanicle to flourish, where in other areas, many of these species have disappeared due to sheep grazing and moor burning. Shade-loving ferns and plants such as mountain sorrel, germander speedwell and saxifrage thrive in the lowest levels, while rotten logs provide a secluded niche for such rarities as Swedish pouchwort, and other mosses and liverworts. A variety of woodland birds make their homes in the gorge, and ravens often nest in the ledges while trout live in the deepest pools.
About the area
Apart from the Orkneys and the Shetlands, Highland is Scotland’s northernmost county. Probably its most famous feature is the mysterious and evocative Loch Ness, allegedly home to an ancient monster that has embedded itself in the world’s modern mythology, and the region’s tourist industry.
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The Dipping Lugger
The Dipping Lugger overlooks Loch Broom in Ullapool. This 18th-century former manse has been transformed into a wonderful restaurant with rooms offering the highest levels of service as...
The Arch Inn
The Arch Inn is situated on Ullapool's waterfront on the shores of Loch Broom, only a two-minute walk from the Outer Hebrides ferry terminal. The accommodation provided is comfortable, ...
Broomfield Holiday Park
Broomfield Holiday Park is set right on the water's edge of Loch Broom and the open sea, with lovely views of the Summer Isles. This clean, well maintained and managed park is close to ...
The Ben Wyvis Hotel
The Ben Wyvis Hotel is situated in idyllic woodland in the Victorian spa town of Strathpeffer in the shadow of its namesake mountain. It's a great base for exploring the Scottish Highla...
The Torridon
Delightfully set amid inspiring loch and mountain scenery, The Torridon is an elegant Victorian shooting lodge that's been beautifully appointed to make the most of its many original fe...
Bunchrew House Hotel
Overlooking Beauly Firth, this impressive mansion house dates from the 17th century, being completed in 1621 by Simon the eighth Lord Lovat. It retains much of its original character no...
Heathcote B&B
Only a few minutes' walk from the Eden Court Theatre and the centre of Inverness, Heathcote B&B is ideally situated for touring, whether you're searching for the Loch Ness monster or do...
Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, World Hotels Distinctive
The Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel and Spa is set on the north side of the River Ness, close to the Eden Court theatre and a short walk from the town centre, this hotel has a conte...
