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Eas nam Boc

Waterfall in Ross-shire

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Eas nam Boc

Achanalt House The finest house visible from the railway between Garve and Achnasheen. The house has its own railway station, Achanalt.
Achanalt House Credit: Julian Paren

Eas nam Boc, also known as the Boc Waterfall, is a stunning natural attraction located in Ross-shire, Scotland. Situated in the picturesque countryside near the village of Contin, this waterfall is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The Boc Waterfall is formed by the cascading waters of the Black Water River as it tumbles down a series of rocky steps. The falls drop approximately 46 feet (14 meters) into a deep pool below, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. The surrounding landscape is characterized by lush greenery, with trees and bushes providing a beautiful backdrop to the waterfall.

Visitors can access Eas nam Boc via a short and relatively easy hike along a well-maintained trail. The path winds through the scenic countryside, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Along the way, hikers can also enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature, including the babbling of the river and the chirping of birds.

The Boc Waterfall is not only a sight to behold but also a place of tranquility and serenity. Many visitors find it to be a peaceful retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It offers an opportunity to reconnect with nature, indulge in photography, or simply sit back and appreciate the beauty of the Scottish wilderness.

In conclusion, Eas nam Boc, Ross-shire, is a magnificent waterfall that captivates visitors with its natural charm and scenic surroundings. Whether you are an avid hiker, a nature enthusiast, or simply seeking a moment of tranquility, this waterfall is a must-visit destination in the stunning Scottish countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.611399/-4.9162898 or Grid Reference NH2561. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Achanalt House The finest house visible from the railway between Garve and Achnasheen. The house has its own railway station, Achanalt.
Achanalt House
The finest house visible from the railway between Garve and Achnasheen. The house has its own railway station, Achanalt.
Rain squall over Loch Achanalt Sunshine and showers were forecast. Strath Bran was less lucky than elsewhere!
Rain squall over Loch Achanalt
Sunshine and showers were forecast. Strath Bran was less lucky than elsewhere!
Deer by the railway at Achanalt A wet dreary late afternoon with the deer in the valley.
Deer by the railway at Achanalt
A wet dreary late afternoon with the deer in the valley.
Strath Bran near Achanalt One of the large meanders in the river. A dreary wet afternoon with snowfall at higher levels.
Strath Bran near Achanalt
One of the large meanders in the river. A dreary wet afternoon with snowfall at higher levels.
A832 Eastbound, Strathbran The A832 is a road in the Scottish Highlands, linking Cromarty, on the east coast, to Gairloch on the west coast, and beyond Gairloch to Braemore Junction. It is 126 miles long and runs entirely in the former county of Ross and Cromarty. The road forms part of the Wester Ross Coastal Trail <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A832_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A832_road">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (Wikipedia).
A832 Eastbound, Strathbran
The A832 is a road in the Scottish Highlands, linking Cromarty, on the east coast, to Gairloch on the west coast, and beyond Gairloch to Braemore Junction. It is 126 miles long and runs entirely in the former county of Ross and Cromarty. The road forms part of the Wester Ross Coastal Trail LinkExternal link (Wikipedia).
A832, Achanalt The A832 is a road in the Scottish Highlands, linking Cromarty, on the east coast, to Gairloch on the west coast, and beyond Gairloch to Braemore Junction. It is 126 miles long and runs entirely in the former county of Ross and Cromarty. The road forms part of the Wester Ross Coastal Trail <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A832_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A832_road">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (Wikipedia).
A832, Achanalt
The A832 is a road in the Scottish Highlands, linking Cromarty, on the east coast, to Gairloch on the west coast, and beyond Gairloch to Braemore Junction. It is 126 miles long and runs entirely in the former county of Ross and Cromarty. The road forms part of the Wester Ross Coastal Trail LinkExternal link (Wikipedia).
A832 near Achanalt The A832 is a road in the Scottish Highlands, linking Cromarty, on the east coast, to Gairloch on the west coast, and beyond Gairloch to Braemore Junction. It is 126 miles long and runs entirely in the former county of Ross and Cromarty. The road forms part of the Wester Ross Coastal Trail <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A832_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A832_road">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (Wikipedia).
A832 near Achanalt
The A832 is a road in the Scottish Highlands, linking Cromarty, on the east coast, to Gairloch on the west coast, and beyond Gairloch to Braemore Junction. It is 126 miles long and runs entirely in the former county of Ross and Cromarty. The road forms part of the Wester Ross Coastal Trail LinkExternal link (Wikipedia).
A832 Eastbound The A832 is a road in the Scottish Highlands, linking Cromarty, on the east coast, to Gairloch on the west coast, and beyond Gairloch to Braemore Junction. It is 126 miles long and runs entirely in the former county of Ross and Cromarty. The road forms part of the Wester Ross Coastal Trail <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A832_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A832_road">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (Wikipedia).
A832 Eastbound
The A832 is a road in the Scottish Highlands, linking Cromarty, on the east coast, to Gairloch on the west coast, and beyond Gairloch to Braemore Junction. It is 126 miles long and runs entirely in the former county of Ross and Cromarty. The road forms part of the Wester Ross Coastal Trail LinkExternal link (Wikipedia).
A832 near Achanalt
A832 near Achanalt
Afternoon service leaving Achanalt bound for Inverness
Afternoon service leaving Achanalt bound for Inverness
Intake for new hydro scheme on the Allt Daraich
Intake for new hydro scheme on the Allt Daraich
Railside hut, Strath Bran An old wooden hut with a stone chimney, next to the Kyle of Lochalsh Line. Looking across the wide strath, towards the River Bran and several forestry plantations.
Railside hut, Strath Bran
An old wooden hut with a stone chimney, next to the Kyle of Lochalsh Line. Looking across the wide strath, towards the River Bran and several forestry plantations.
Former church, Achanalt The Auld Kirk in Achanalt. Built in 1891, the foundation was laid by Mrs Bignold. It looks like it is now a house.
Former church, Achanalt
The Auld Kirk in Achanalt. Built in 1891, the foundation was laid by Mrs Bignold. It looks like it is now a house.
Achanalt railway station Achanalt, or Achan nan Allt in Gaelic. A request stop on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line, it has a single platform with a small shelter. With about 300 passengers per year, this is the least used station on the line.
Achanalt railway station
Achanalt, or Achan nan Allt in Gaelic. A request stop on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line, it has a single platform with a small shelter. With about 300 passengers per year, this is the least used station on the line.
66746 crossing A' Phait
66746 crossing A' Phait
Strath Bran near Achanalt A view from the Inverness-bound train.
Strath Bran near Achanalt
A view from the Inverness-bound train.
Loch Achanalt and Sgurr a' Choire-rainich Sgurr a' Choire-rainich (848m) is a summit to the NW of the Strathconon Corbett Sgurr a' Mhuilinn (not in view here). The ruins of Badinluchie can be seen L of centre - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3512844">NH2760 : Ruined buildings at Badinluchie</a> gives a closer view of these.
Loch Achanalt and Sgurr a' Choire-rainich
Sgurr a' Choire-rainich (848m) is a summit to the NW of the Strathconon Corbett Sgurr a' Mhuilinn (not in view here). The ruins of Badinluchie can be seen L of centre - NH2760 : Ruined buildings at Badinluchie gives a closer view of these.
Railway bridge at A' Phait Here the Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh line crosses a narrow channel between Loch a' Chuilinn and Loch Achanalt in Strath Bran.
Railway bridge at A' Phait
Here the Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh line crosses a narrow channel between Loch a' Chuilinn and Loch Achanalt in Strath Bran.
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Eas nam Boc is located at Grid Ref: NH2561 (Lat: 57.611399, Lng: -4.9162898)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///sapping.steers.blossom. Near Achnasheen, Highland

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Achanalt
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: stop
Ref: 1
Train: yes
Lat/Long: 57.609591/-4.9135199
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Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Note: has notice: proposed for removal
Operator: BT
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 57.6104476/-4.9143515
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Description: Information Board on Grave of Captain Betram Dickson, first military aviator
Historic: memorial
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 57.6106809/-4.9181413
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 10:45; Sa 10:45
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: IV23 211
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
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Lat/Long: 57.610449/-4.9142691
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Parking
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Achanalt
Name Gd: Achadh nan Allt
Naptan AtcoCode: 6700713489
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Achanalt
Naptan Indicator: opp Station Road End
Naptan Landmark: Achanalt Railway Station
Naptan NaptanCode: 45328767
Naptan Street: A832
Naptan Verified: no
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Lat/Long: 57.6104278/-4.914852
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Achanalt
Name Gd: Achadh nan Allt
Naptan AtcoCode: 6700713489A
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Achanalt
Naptan Indicator: at Station Road End
Naptan Landmark: Achanalt Railway Station
Naptan NaptanCode: 45329643
Naptan Street: A832
Naptan Verified: no
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Lat/Long: 57.6102764/-4.9147896
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Achanalt
Name En: Achanalt
Name Gd: Achadh nan Allt
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q3470243
Wikipedia: en:Achanalt
Lat/Long: 57.6103011/-4.9139732
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Bignold Mausoleum
Historic: memorial
Lat/Long: 57.6108738/-4.9169886
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Grave of Captain Betram Dickson, first military aviator
Historic: memorial
Lat/Long: 57.6108309/-4.9173883
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Shelter
Shelter Type: public_transport
Lat/Long: 57.6096294/-4.9139368
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Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 57.6095991/-4.9141527
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6135782/-4.9171436
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Lat/Long: 57.6136273/-4.913167
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Lat/Long: 57.6136673/-4.9113486
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Lat/Long: 57.613688/-4.9097545
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6131903/-4.9086034
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Achanalt
Name Gd: Achadh nan Allt
Naptan AtcoCode: 9100ACHANLT
Network: National Rail
Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/aat/
Network Wikidata: Q26334
Operator: ScotRail
Operator Website: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/stations-and-facilities/aat
Operator Wikidata: Q18356161
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Ref Crs: AAT
Request Stop: yes
Source: survey
Train: yes
Uic Ref: 7000028
Wikidata: Q3404222
Wikipedia: en:Achanalt railway station
Lat/Long: 57.6096032/-4.9138447
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6108665/-4.9233415
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Lat/Long: 57.6109212/-4.922502
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Lat/Long: 57.6129144/-4.9179545
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6123687/-4.9186086
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6117394/-4.9193898
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6134967/-4.9223
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6135266/-4.9204044
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6135503/-4.9189068
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6136141/-4.9142498
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