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Plenty of lochs great for fishing in the north west Highlands
The ruins of Ardvreck Castle on Loch Assynt
The remote north west Highlands are some of the remotest areas in the countryLochinver Northwest Scottish Highlands Sutherland Walking Fishing
Lochinver is the largest settlement north of Ullapool in the Northwest Scottish Highlands. The area scattered with hundreds of lochs is popular for fishing. The stunning mountain scenery are excellent for all sorts of outdoor pursuits.
Lochinver Tourist Information North West Highlands
Lochinver on the North West Highland coast is the largest settlement north of Ullapool. It is centred around the second largest port in Scotland surrounded by wild countryside of mountain and moorland, hundreds of freshwater lochs and most striking the 2,389 foot Suilven mountain. Walking, hiking, climbing and fishing are all popular in this the Assynt area of the Highlands.
As a busy port it has all the services you might require to stock up as you explore the Sutherland Highlands including a petrol station, shops, post office bank and leisure centre. Lochinver has a modern Tourist Information Centre . Assynt Visitor Centre, Main Street, Lochinver, By Lairg IV27 4LX. Tel: 01571 844330. Open 30th May to September Mon-Sat 10am to 5.30pm. Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Above the visitor centre is the base for the Highland Regional Council Ranger Service. They are a good source for information on walks and events in the area. The Rangers often lead walks as well. They also maintain the Ranger ut at Clachtoll that has information of walks and events and a reference library on natural history, geology, and local history. Senior Ranger Tel: 01571 844654.
Fishing Lochinver North West Highlands
The Assynt area is popular for both freshwater fishing and sea fishing. Boats can be hired for sea fishing by contacting the Tourist Information Centre. Check the link right for a listing of operators offering boat trips
Salmon fishing is possible on the rivers Upper and Lower Inver and Kirkaig, owned by the Inver Lodge Hotel. The fishing around Lochinver in Assynt is controlled by either Assynt Crofters' Trust or Assynt Agnling Group. Check the weblinks right for more information. Fishing permits can be bought from the Tourist Office Tel: 01571 844654, the Post Office 01571 844201 as well as other outlets listed on the Assynt Info pages, link right.
Around Lochinver - Loch Assynt - Northwest Highlands
Just before you turn off the A837 to Lochinver under the shadow of Ben More Assynt is Loch Assynt on which the ruins of Ardveck Castle stand. This was built around the 16th century as the seat of the MacLeods of Assynt. It was a violent place to be with murders, executions and sieges being a regular occurrence. It is believed that the castle is haunted and with that kind of brutal history it wouldn't be surprising. It's nonetheless a picturesque stopping off point with a car park and interpretation boards.
Inverkirkaig Falls set in a wooded valley, an unusual sight up here, has a gentle walk to the base of Suilven the distinctive pillar mountain seen all around Lochinver. Serious walkers can continue on to tackle the mountain itself. The Assynt area offers some excellent walking country for those who are looking for longer and more challenging walks. Popular destinations are the Munros Ben More Assynt and Conival, the mountains of Quinag, Stac Pollaidhand of course Suilven. For a range of walks check the Walk in Scotland link right and the Assynt Info Walking and Climbing page.
Exploring the coast further north of Lochinver you'll find plenty of sandy deserted beaches, the 1870 Stevenson-built Ru Stoer lighthouse, flower rich coastal heath and grassland and ultimately the Point of Stoer, most famous for the 200 foot sheer rock pillar that lies offshore - The Old Man of Stoer. Walks here are a little less challenging with spectacular views.
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