Local Attractions in Drumber Stoer Lochinver Assynt Ullapool

Tourist Attractions

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. A selection of walks my be found on the Walk Highlands website; see also the Mountaineering Council of Scotland site.

Nearby 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 (Note: pool closed until September 2011 for repairs).

Wildlife: much to see - birdwatchers will enjoy a trip to Handa Island

Geological interest - North West Highlands Geopark

Cruises on The Statesman from Kylesku. 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; see Assynt Angling Information and Research for all the angling information you’re likely to need.

Sea Kayaking - try something new, come close to wildlife, be at one with nature as you get inside the scenery of this stunning area.
NorWest Sea Kayaking runs day, 1/2 day, evening, multi-day and week trips in the Ullapool, Achiltibuie and Lochinver area.
No experience is necessary. Sea Kayaking is for all ages and abilities and is a dry sport.

The old Hydroponicum in Achiltibuie is no more, but it has been replaced by Achiltibuie Garden.

Puffin on Handa Island

The boat to Handa Island

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Norwest Sea Kayaking

Clashmore, Lochinver, Sutherland - vacations on the Stoer Peninsula

Achard Holiday Lets - self-catering accommodation in Assynt

Local Facilities and Attractions

Shops:

In Lochinver: Spar, Mace, butcher, Post Office, newsagent, coffee shop, chandlery, garage, bank, Highland Stoneware pottery, Picture Shack art gallery

Drumbeg Stores and Post Office

Drumbeg Craft Shop

Achins Book and Coffee Shop in Inverkirkaig (also sells craft products - good for a visit on a wet day!)

Shake the Tree, Achmelvich - gallery, gifts and crafts.

Restaurants:

Lochinver Larder

Caberfeidh, Lochinver

Culag Hotel, Lochinver

Inver Lodge, Lochinver

Albannach, Lochinver

Drumbeg Hotel

Kylesku Hotel