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One of the finest assets of the area is the very area itself!
Just driving around the region opens up an endless treat to the eyes
and soul, the environment and hills and nature itself reveals
continual beauty and rewards on every turn.
There are numerous walks, climbs and cycle routes that will offer
days out and trips from the easy and tranquil, to the exhilarating
and adventurous. We can recommend places to visit and there also
individuals and companies offering assistance and packages for those
requiring more.
The Summer Isles
The Summer Isles are a stunning archipelago stretching from Ullapool
to the south coast of the Coigach. There are seals, a wide variety
of birdlife and, in season, dolphins, porpoises and even small
whales. There is a boat service running trips from the jetty at
Badentarbet except on Sundays, as well as trips from
Ullapool
that land on the Islands.
Boating & Fishing
The sheltered anchorage at Old Dornie is used by local fishing boats
and leisure craft alike. There is good trout and sea-trout fishing
in the area. There is river, loch and sea-fishing. The first two
require permits, which can be obtained locally.
Diving
The
diving around the Summer Isles is some of the best in the
country.
The Smokehouse
Coigach has its own
smokehouse producing a full range of smoked sea-foods including
some of the best salmon you will ever taste and you can see
demonstrations of the smoking process and preparation.
Walking
There are numerous walks and climbs around the area, from the
leisurely to the more demanding according to your levels and desire.
The Old Postman's route is the track that the postman used to bring
in the mail every day from Ullapool. It leads from the end of the
tarmac road that stretches from Achiltibuie to Culnacraig (Behind
the Rock). The path is narrow and at times difficult to follow. It
passes along the cliff to Ardmair (The Sea Promontory) via Geodha
Mor (The Great Creek), Leum an Fheidh (The Deer's Leap), the pictish
fort at Dun Canna and Blughasary. From there are side paths to
Strathcanaird and another by Maell nan Clachan (The Pile of Rocks)
to Loch eader dha Bheinn (The Lake between the Mountains). Be aware,
no matter what the season, this walk is not easy.
There is a well well-marked route from Inverkirkaig alongside and
above the river to the falls and beyond into the heart of the Inver
Polly Nature Reserve to Fionn Loch (The Pale Lake) and Uidh Fhearna
(The Isthmus of the Alders).
The Inver Polly Nature Reserve offers some well presented routes.
Around Stac Pollaidh (The Pitted Stack) there are several, starting
from the car-park below. There is the short Coire Gorm (The Grey
Corrie), the route to the summit and the route to the back of the
stack. Be aware that in winter or in wet conditions the route to the
summit can be treacherous. A little further east along the road at
Linneraineach (The Pool of the Ferns) there is the start of the path
that climbs past Lochan Fhionnlaidh (The Small, Pale Lake), to Allt
an Loin Dubh (The Stream of the Dark Glade) at Lochan Gainmheich
(The Little Loch of the Fine Sand), or through Doire Dubh (The Dark
Copse).
Some other links of interest:
We are sure you'll never be stuck for things to do when you
visit...
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