Eas Choul

Eas Choul is a waterfall in the western Highlands where steep mountains and heavy rain create many falls. The name comes from the Gaelic word ‘eas’, which means waterfall and is common in Highland place names. The river plunges down a narrow gorge lined with birch and rowan, tumbling over black rock into a deep plunge pool below. Mist often rises from the water, and the roar of the fall carries far through the quiet glen. Visitors follow a rough path along the left bank, crossing a small footbridge near the top. The track then climbs above the gorge for views of the single drop and the spray-filled basin. The fall is one of Scotland’s highest single-drop waterfalls, measured at 38 metres. Its height and the narrow gorge make the waterfall dramatic in spate after rain. The surrounding hills rise to over 600 metres, feeding the burn that feeds the fall. The name Eas Choul appears on Ordnance Survey maps, showing its recognised place among Highland landmarks. Local walkers know the spot for its wild beauty rather than crowds or facilities. At the top of the fall the burn is calm, then it narrows and drops over a black rock lip. Below, the plunge pool is deep and dark, often filled with foam when the water is high. The path continues upstream past smaller cascades and over mossy boulders. On quiet days only the sound of water and birds breaks the silence. The fall is best seen after heavy rain when the water is strongest and the spray rises highest.