Badger Fall

Badger Fall stands in the western Highlands where steep mountains and heavy rain carve deep glens and swift rivers. The land rises sharply from the coast, forcing water over cliffs and ledges to form countless falls. Many Highland rivers plunge in single drops of twenty metres or more, creating dramatic white water against dark rock. The name ‘Badger’ comes from the Gaelic word ‘eas’, the common term for a waterfall in this region. Local maps show the fall marked beside the River Carron, a river known for its steep descent through the glen. Highland falls are measured by their tallest single drop, and Badger Fall is recognised among the highest in Scotland. Its water rushes down a narrow gorge, cutting through layers of ancient stone. Visitors reach the fall by following a path that climbs beside the river. The route passes through heather moorland and birch woods before opening onto a rocky ledge above the plunge pool. From here the full height of the fall can be seen, with spray rising into the air and rainbows forming in the mist. The surrounding glen holds few other landmarks, making the fall a quiet spot even in summer. The sound of water fills the air, and the scent of wet earth and pine needles lingers near the pool.