Eas a' Chual Aluinn
The highest waterfall in Britain, with a drop of about 200 metres, hidden at the head of Loch Glencoul and reached by boat from Kylesku or on foot.
Eas a' Chual Aluinn is located at the far end of Loch Glencoul, southeast of Kylesku. It falls about 200 metres down the cliffs of Glas Bheinn, making it the waterfall with the greatest drop in Britain. The easiest way to see it is to take a summer boat from the jetty beside Kylesku Hotel (about 2 hours round trip). The boat travels along the loch, where you may see seals, and stops at the head of the loch to view the falls. To hike, start from Loch na Gainmhich beside the A894 road and cross the moorland to the top of the falls. The round trip is about 10 kilometres and takes 4 to 5 hours. There are no clear waymarks, so you will need navigation skills. Note that there are no railings at the top of the cliffs, and water flow is lower during dry seasons.
Opening hours
Open all day (cruises approx. Apr–Sep)
Nearby sights
- Ardvreck Castle
- Bone Caves of Inchnadamph
- Wailing Widow Falls
- Kylesku Bridge
- Quinag
- Knockan Crag
- Suilven
- Handa Island