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North West Highlands Accommodation
Walking the Highlands around Ullapool is some of the most challenging in Scotland
The Wester Ross Trail leads to Ullapool from the south west-stunning scenery
It is surprisingly lush in some places
North of Ullapool are the mountains of the Northwest Highlands Geopark
Knockan Crag NNR has trails for children & adults alikeSutherland Highlands Assynt Outdoor Activities Wester Ross coast
Around Ullapool is some of the most spectacular Scottish Highland scenery. It's one of the least inhabited areas in the country so you can really get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
If you're into geology, wildlife, walking, hiking or climbing this area has loads to offer.
Wildlife, Walking & Touring North West Highlands
Ullapool is an excellent base for exploring the Sutherland Highlands with its varied and dramatic geology and the Wester Ross coastline with its remote sandy beaches and spectacular mountain scenery. Around Ullapool itself are several areas worth exploring whether it be by car, walking or climbing.
Ullapool Hill has some remnant pine forest planted from seedlings from the trees that made up the ancient Caledonian Pine Forest. There is a network of relatively short walks with viewpoints and picnic areas. Check the link right for the leaflet.
The areas north of Ullapool offer some excellent walking country for those who are looking for longer and more challenging walks. Popular destinations are Meall Mor, Knockdamph, Achininver and Scoraig. For a range of walks check the Walk in Scotland link right. The Assynt area or the mountains of Ardgour and west Lochaber offer good climbing territory. Check the Assynt Climbing link right for more information.
Wester Ross Coastal Trail
The Wester Ross Coastal Trail is a driving route that takes you south to the pretty town of Gairloch and beyond passing the stunning Gruinard Bay and a multitude of lochs, mountains, sandy bays and gorgeous coastal views.
South east of Gairloch is Loch Maree and Britain's first National Nature Reserve Benn Eighe with the most westerly remnants of ancient Scots Pine forest, striking Torridian sandstone and a wealth of wildlife including golden eagles, Scottish crossbills, buzzards, pine martens and wildcats.
Loch Broom & Isle Martin
Isle Martin at the mouth of Loch Broom is a nature reserve cared for by the Isle Martin Trust after it was gifted to the community by the RSPB.
It is something of a haven for wildlife with an interesting variety of plants particularly some rare fern species and birdlife including red-throated diver, northern fulmar, common buzzard, northern wheatear and twite.
The Trust organise regular walks throughout the summer leaving from Ardmair Bay three miles north of Ullapool. A ferry runs to the island from the end of May to September. Check their website for more information on the island and times of walks. Tel. 01854 612555. Fax. 01854 612210. Email: info@islemartin.co.uk
Northwest Highlands Geopark
North of Ullapool is the fantastic North West Highlands Geopark. Stretching from the Summer Isles just off the Ullapool coast all the way up to the north coast of Scotland, this area is noted for its varied geology including some of the oldest rocks found on Earth like Lewisian Gneiss.
Visit the Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre to get more information on the area and where the children can get involved in rock related activities. You can follow the "Rock Route" which takes you through the Geopark and identifies particular rock formations that help tell the story of the creation of the Earth.
For more information on events or things to do in the Geopark check the website, link right or contact North West Highlands Geopark, Culag Building, Lochinver, Sutherland IV27 4LE. Tel: 01571 844000. Fax: 01571 844000. Email: info@northwest-highlands-geopark.
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