Eas na Dabhaich

Eas na Dabhaich stands in Argyll and Bute, where the land rises sharply from the west coast. It is a waterfall formed by a Highland river plunging down a steep slope. The name comes from the Gaelic word ‘eas’, which means waterfall, and is common in the Highlands. The falls sit among rugged hills that catch heavy rain from the Atlantic. The river here is typical of those that carve deep gorges in the west coast landscape. The falls are recognised among Scotland’s highest single-drop waterfalls. Their exact height is debated, as some measure the largest single plunge while others add smaller drops together. The list of tallest falls often changes because of this disagreement. Eas na Dabhaich appears in the alphabetical tables of named waterfalls for Scotland. The Ordnance Survey maps cover the area in detail. Visitors find a narrow path leading to a viewpoint above the falls. The river roars as it drops into a deep plunge pool below. The surrounding hills are covered in heather and rough grass, with few trees. The sound of water fills the air, and spray rises from the base of the fall. The landscape feels wild and remote, with no nearby settlements. The falls show the raw power of Highland rivers.