Buck Loup

Buck Loup stands in Dumfries and Galloway, a region of rolling hills and deep forests in southern Scotland. The waterfall is formed by the Buchan Burn as it plunges over a rocky lip into a narrow gorge. Its name comes from the Scots word ‘loup’, meaning leap or jump, describing the way the water falls. The site is recognised as one of the tallest single-drop waterfalls in the country. Visitors often compare its height to other notable falls, though exact measurements vary. The surrounding landscape is typical of the southern uplands, with heather moorland and oak woods. A path follows the burn upstream, crossing stepping stones before reaching the base of the fall. Above the drop, the water rushes over smooth rock shelves. Below, the plunge pool is deep and shaded by birch and rowan trees. On calm days the spray rises straight up, catching the light.