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Clashmore, Lochinver, Sutherland - vacations on the Stoer Peninsula |
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Achard Holiday Lets - self-catering accommodation in Assynt |
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Local Facilities and Attractions |
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Shops: In Lochinver: Spar, Mace, butcher, Post Office, fishmonger, newsagent, coffee shop, chandlery, garage, bank, Highland Stoneware pottery “On the Rocks” craft shop and gallery at Achmelvich Drumbeg Stores and Post Office Achins Book and Coffee Shop in Inverkirkaig (also sells craft products - good for a visit on a wet day!) Restaurants: Cruachan, Stoer Caberfeidh, Lochinver Culag Hotel, Lochinver Inver Lodge, Lochinver Albannach, Lochinver Bars: Caberfeidh, Lochinver Culag Hotel, Lochinver |
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The Old Man of Stoer |
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Shops, Pubs, Restaurants |
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Tourist Attractions |
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The list below is a sample of what is available locally and within easy driving distance. For further details, go to the Assynt Tourist information website. Walking: everything from strenuous Munro-bagging to the gentle All Abilities Path at Leitir Easaidh. Beaches at Balchladdich, Stoer, Clashnessie and Achmelvich. Extensive views everywhere! - viewpoints at Drumbeg and Kylesku. Assynt Leisure Centre, for those wet days (or Ullapool Leisure Centre if you would like a swim). Wildlife: much to see - birdwatchers will enjoy a trip to Handa Island Geological interest - North West Highlands Geopark Cruises on The Statesman from Kylesku, including trips to Kerrachar Gardens. The Kylesku Hotel website also lists activities around Kylesku. Further north, towards Durness there are Smoo Caves, trips to Cape Wrath, and Balnakeil Craft Village. The Durness website has more details. Shooting and fishing - with the Assynt Crofters Trust and the Assynt Foundation Sea Kayaking - try something new, come close to wildlife, be at one with nature as you get inside the scenery of this stunning area. |
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Puffin on Handa Island |
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The boat to Handa Island |
