Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve Reviews Summary

Accessibility

Pros:

• "Although the path is not flat, it is firm and fairly accessible."
• "The staff are so warm, welcoming and professional - a true credit."
• "Very well constructed pathways leading on a couple of trails, takes about 30 mins to walk it."
• "The path surfaces are well maintained, but steep in places (as you would expect) so firm footwear is definitely recommended."
• "This is an excellent place to visit with a bridge over the waterfall and a viewing platform further down the valley with firm paths to access both."
• "The Gorge is National Trust, so free entry for NT members."
• "It's worth remembering though, that the car park fees helped to pay for the new wheelchair accessible paths, toilets, cafe and also the maintenance of the suspension bridge."

Cons:

• "Path to lower viewing point is not wheelchair accessible."
• "Path would need a bit of work as I don't think it lives up to the wheelchair accessible standard."
• "Sometimes a bit tricky for walking, not easy for someone with difficulty in walking like myself."
• "The gorge used to be closed more often than open due to maintenance problems with the bridge."
• "The walk down is steep in places but well surfaced might be difficult for chair users tho."
• "The locale is beautiful, however, the Fern path is not suitable for small children, there are areas with no edge protection over the gorge."
• "I’m sure it’s actually awesome, but the bridge is currently closed, and there are no good views of the gorge anywhere else along the trail."

Facilities

Pros:

• "The cafe was lovely with a choice of drinks, cakes and snacks."
• "The little cafe does great coffee - with non-dairy options for milk."
• "Plenty parking for campervans, cars & bikes."
• "The new visitor centre is very well designed and a high quality, and the staff were friendly and eager to share information."
• "The building there is fabulous. Gorgeous spacious toilets, plenty of information, a pleasant seating area with cafe and gift shop."
• "Nice coffee shop and spotless facilities at the entrance."
• "Also a burger van style cafe on site for light snacks and tea/coffee."

Cons:

• "Prices in the centre appear a little high, but I did not use the cafe or toilet facilities and so can't attest to this."
• "Only criticism is the lack of bins in the car park and in the park, resulting in dog walkers dumping their dog mess bags everywhere."
• "Unfortunately, the new visitor centre was closed due to heavy rainfall washing out the new paths and living wall."
• "Also a wee cafe and shop bit was a tad pricey."
• "The ladies toilet has a lip the same colour as the floor at the door which I tripped over."
• "There are no toilets here."
• "The car park machines weren't working."

Experience

Pros:

• "Some of the loveliest scenic trails lead you to the most spectacular gorge in this part of the Scottish Highlands!"
• "An amazing place!"
• "Very dramatic place, the depth of the gorge kinda takes your breath away."
• "Wow. That the first word that comes out when you stand on the suspension bridge and gaze down at the falls and the gorge."
• "The view from the suspension bridge is out of this world."
• "The gorge is beautiful and dramatic and well worth a visit."
• "Absolutely stunning place to go & the scenery is beautiful, the photos don't do it justice."

Cons:

• "A bit disappointing really. Might be more impressive had the falls been bigger."
• "In an area where you are spoilt for scenery, it's probably best spending your time elsewhere."
• "Spectacular but very disappointed with signage at carpark nothing to say suspension bridge closed for repair until we got right down path to closed suspension bridge."
• "One of the paths to the falls was closed."
• "On the left hand side the walk was bit long and boring. There was not much to see."
• "If you are scared of heights this is NOT for you!"
• "The bridge is currently closed, but the information sign is small, so we walked down to the bridge before finding out."

Value

Pros:

• "Entrance is free but car parking is £5 for a car, more for larger vehicles."
• "It's well worth the effort if you're on the way to Ullapool on the northwest coast of Scotland."
• "Another spectacular gem on the NC500. The photos don't do it justice, a must visit."
• "Would highly recommend a visit! Stunning scenery and breath-taking views."
• "It was absolutely spectacular!"
• "Absolutely stunning part of the country."
• "Fabulous gorge.. Highly recommended."

Cons:

• "We were simply passing motorcyclists that fancied a cuppa... being asked (guilt tripped) for a minimum £5 donation (which then isn't a donation, it's a fee) when all we wanted was a tea and a cake is a bit over the top."
• "The new visitor centre provides cafe and toilet facilities but in my opinion is just an excuse to extort parking fees on visitors."
• "Parking is steep at five pounds, if you use the official car park."
• "Second time being here but now you have to pay for parking🙄£5 for a car."
• "There is a car park here which doesn’t show up on Google maps. It’s £5 per car."
• "Plenty of parking, have to pay £5 per car."
• "It's worth remembering though, that the car park fees helped to pay for the new wheelchair accessible paths, toilets, cafe and also the maintenance of the suspension bridge."