Links
We are sure you will find lots to do whilst here yourself - or perhaps lots NOT to do if you are looking for a relaxing break away. We give the following links as a guide for further information about the area and things to do and see. PLEASE NOTE: Some places are only open in summer months and seasonally, please check with the places in case they are closed when you visit.
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Stoer Lighthouse
Wonderful lighthouse on stunning view spot looking out to the Minch and Hebrides when clear. Also great spot for wildlife watching and seeing whales and dolphin.
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Handa Island
A Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve and the home hundreds of thousands of sea birds including Skua, Guillemot and the iconic Puffin.
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Handa Ferry
A great wee ferry service that takes visitors out to Handa and back. Please check when they are running so as not to miss a trip back.
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Shorehouse
Looking out to Handa Island, the Shorehouse is a great wee seafood venue serving what the family catch from their own boat and prepare and serve themselves.
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Kylesku Hotel
Award winning restaurant located by the old Kylesku ferry ramp overlooking the sea where a lot of what is served is landed. Great for a lunch or evening meal.
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North West GeoPark
A UNESCO Geopark in the North West Highlands of Scotland. World class landscape, geology and cultural heritage. Visitor center, guided walks and exploration.
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Living The Dream
Living the Dream catering van at Stoerhead Lighthouse is a great wee place to stop for a tea, coffee and bite to eat whilst out enjoying the coast.
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Sandwood Bay
Sandwood Bay is a beautiful remote 1 mile long beach and Am Buachaille, a sea stack, and lies about 5 miles south of Cape Wrath. A great walk.
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Cape Wrath
Cape Wrath is a cape in the Durness parish of the county of Sutherland in the Highlands of Scotland. It is the most north-westerly point in mainland Britain.
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Theses suggestions are just a starting point to give you some ideas. Some other links that might be of interest include:
The Bone Caves - Beautiful and popular walk in a
limestone valley to the dramatic bone caves. These cave openings
part way up a steep side of the valley are where the remains
have been found of species such as lynx, reindeer and polar bear
which once roamed here.
Ardvreck Castle - the old MacLeod castle, standing on an
Loch Assynt.
Highland Stoneware - famous potters in Lochinver making
stoneware and painting items as you watch.
Inver
Cruises - boat tours working out of Lochinver, seeing
dolphin and seal.
Clachtoll Beach - one of the fine examples of our white
sandy beaches.
Achmelvich - another great beach and worth a visit.
Kylesku Boat Tours - operating out of Kylesku and taking
in the scenery and wildlife of the coast.
Shearwater Cruises - operates from Ullapool visiting the
famous Summer Isles.
Norwest Sea Kayaking - Kayaking tours and tuition.
Durness Golf Club - most north westerly course in
Britain.
Hamlet Mountaineering - climbing in the north west,
including the Old Man of Stoer.
Assynt Angling Information - all you need to know about
fishing in the north west and Assynt.
Assynt Foundation Fishing and Stalking - guides to take
parties and individuals out.
WalkHIghlands - guides to walks and climbs of all levels
around the region.