Wailing Widow Falls
A waterfall in a hidden gorge beside the A894 road, about 3 kilometres south of Kylesku, reached by a short walk to a deep pool at its base.
Wailing Widow Falls lies about 3 kilometres south of Kylesku Bridge. Here, the stream flowing from Loch na Gainmhich drops about 30 metres into a narrow rocky gorge. Its name comes from local legend: a mother's son died after falling from a cliff while hunting in the hills, and in her grief she jumped from this spot. From the car park beside the A894 road, a path leads down for about 10 to 15 minutes to the base of the falls. You can also view the top of the falls from the loch above. Entry is free, and the path is not fully paved. Note that the descent to the gorge floor is steep and slippery, so wear grippy hiking boots. Streams can be fast after rain.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Quinag
- Kylesku Bridge
- Ardvreck Castle
- Eas a' Chual Aluinn
- Bone Caves of Inchnadamph
- Suilven
- Knockan Crag
- Lochinver