Achness Waterfall, Cascading waterfall on River Cassley in Highland, Scotland.
The waterfall features both an upper fall dropping 6 meters and a lower section descending 12 meters through a narrow rocky gorge.
The name originates from Scottish Gaelic 'Ach-an-eas', meaning 'the field of the waterfall', reflecting the regional linguistic heritage of Highland.
An ancient broch, traditional chapel ruins, and old cemetery near the falls demonstrate the long-standing human presence in this Highland location.
Visitors can access the waterfall through walking paths in the surrounding woodland, with optimal viewing conditions during periods of high water flow.
The falls form a natural barrier for Atlantic salmon migration until water temperatures reach above 10 degrees Celsius in springtime.
Location: Highland
Part of: River Cassley
GPS coordinates: 57.98838,-4.59282
Latest update: April 2, 2025 18:31
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