Rosehall, Highland
★★★★
The slender Kyle of Sutherland estuary is fed by several great salmon rivers. The River Shin and Shin Falls are the most famous place to watch the fish jumping, but we enjoyed even more sightings (on the same day) at the Achness Falls – also known as the Cassley Falls – on the River Cassley further west. And there’s more to see here than a single fall: a series of cascades and rapids make for a fine walk in one direction, with a minor road used for the other. The Achness Hotel is a short distance into the circuit and serves food – predictably, salmon appears to feature on the menu.
Chronological photo guide
Location
O.S. Grid Reference: NC 470028
GPS coordinates: 57.988218,-4.589631
No public transport within 1 mi
Car park
Key info
2 km / 1 mi | ▲ 30 m |
30 min
Features:
Achness Falls (Cassley Falls) ★★★
⬤ Easy | Clear riverside path (some narrow and rocky sections) and minor road.
Clockwise circuit: start – A837 bridge over River Cassley at Rosehall – follow east bank north – Achness Falls – minor road to start
On our last visit
Wildlife: Lots and lots of salmon leaping the various falls.
Weather: Cloudy, breezy, temperature in mid teens.
July 2020
Also on this walk
Achness Falls (Cassley Falls) ★★★
Location
Key info
Always open
Free
To visit the falls without walking the whole route, it’s a 2-min walk on a direct path from almost opposite the car park.
