Eas an Inbhire

Eas an Inbhire stands in the western Highlands where the land falls steeply to the sea. It is a waterfall named in Gaelic, meaning ‘waterfall of the river mouth’. The river here drops from the moorland plateau down to the sea in a single leap. The west coast of Scotland receives heavy rain, feeding many such falls. The Highlands hold most of Scotland’s waterfalls because of the rugged terrain. The name shows the Gaelic influence still strong in Highland place names. Other falls nearby use words like ‘linn’ or ‘spout’, but ‘eas’ is the commonest term here. Scotland counts over 150 waterfalls, many in this region. The tallest single drop is measured for ranking, though some falls combine smaller drops to claim height. Visitors find a narrow gorge cut by the falling water. The plunge pool below is deep and clear. Paths lead along the riverbank, giving views of the fall from different angles. The surrounding moorland is quiet, with only the sound of water and wind. The coast lies close, where seals sometimes gather on the rocks.