go further Scotland – guided mountain walking, scrambling, rock climbing and running in Torridon, Skye and the North West Highlands
Guided walks and scrambles in the Torridon mountains, Mountaineering, hill walking, introductory rock climbing, guided biking, wild camping and winter skills, activities to suit all abilities
The ferry to Lewis operates from Ullapool Harbour throughout the year. In the summer it runs three times a day making it possible to tour the Isle of Lewis and be back on the same day.
A great site for planning walks and climbs throughout the area whilst you stay with us. Good guides for all levels of actuvuty.
Approved by the Trekking & Riding Society of Scotland & the Association of British Riding Schools, horse and pony trekking - kit available
Gairloch Marine Life Information Centre and Cruises offer a variety of cruises from Gairloch Harbour to suit all ages and interests
A choice of sea cruises in and around Loch Gairloch or much further afield to the North Minch in search of wha;es, dolphin and seabirds
Glass Bottom Boat Cruises allow you to look into the underwater world and see life under the waves. Based at Gairloch Harbour.
RIB operating from Ullapool harbour out to Loch Broom and the Summer Isles.
Angling cruises to suit everyone from beginners to experienced anglers, from two-hour family excursions to full-day Giant Skate expeditions
Britain's first National Nature Reserve, where eagles live and nest, some great trails and a lovely visitor centre
Perched on a peninsula at the edge of Loch Ewe amid the rugged landscape of Wester Ross, this world-famous historic garden is one of Scotland’s most popular botanical attractions
There are some great dive sites at the Summer Isles and you can launch your boat at Dornie. Have a look here for ideas of where to visit.
Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve, a deep tree-shrouded chasm and beauty spot that cuts through a Highland wilderness rich in flora and fauna
Canoe and Kayak Adventures in Wester Ross, based by the shores of Loch Ewe
Go out on a fishing boat and watch shellfish and sea life as the creels are hauled in, filled with langoustines, squat lobsters, crabs, octopus, starfish, scorpion fish and beautiful shells
A trail of 9 snorkel sites in the north west, 5 close to us, bring a wetsuit and snorkel.
Learn about the area's history from stone age round housesthrough crofting to world war 2 arctic convoys. Great way to find out more about what to look for locally
And there's lots more:
Here are some sites that might help provide you with further details about the area and things to do when you're here - other than relax and simply enjoy the tranquillity, fresh sea air and outstanding surroundings of course! You'll find some useful links below where you can arrange excursions or find further details of some of the trips and place worth visiting around us. There are too many to list but hopefully this will give you a good starting point...
And remember we have a separate page of places to launch your own kayaks and canoes if you want to explore yourself.