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Much of Wester Ross is classified as a National Scenic Area - thus is well worth a visit despite the many single-track roads. The A890 marks the eastern boundary of Wester Ross as it travels north-east from Strathcarron through Glen Carron to meet the A832 at Achnasheen which runs through Strath Bran to the A835 in the east, near Garve. The A835 is the main road from Inverness to Ullapool (just north of Wester Ross). However, to appreciate the beauty of Wester Ross, take the (mainly single-track) A896 and the A832 which wind along the shores of the sea lochs until it meets the A835 south of Ullapool.
In the south are the quaint villages of Kishorn and Lochcarron where the wildlife conservation organisation WildAid has its base. A minor road from Kishorn travels west to the village of Applecross set amongst magnificent scenery with stunning views across to the island of Raasay. The A896 from Kishorn leads to the attractive village of Shieldaig and Torridon where the National Trust Countryside Centre provides information on the many walks in the area. The landscape in Glen Torridon is dramatic as the 1000 metre mountains rise majestically from the valley.
The A896 meets the A832 at Kinlochewe near to the Beinn Eighe nature reserve and south of the beautiful inland Loch Maree. There are several villages to the west and north of Loch Maree with magnificent views and sandy beaches, including Gairloch, Poolewe and Inverewe (and the stunning Inverewe Gardens). Gruinard Bay is an empty but beautiful area with a huge sandy beach and Dundonnel, at the tip of Little Loch Broom is a popular base for climbing the nearby An Teallach at 1000 metres. The spectacular Falls of Measach and the Corrieshalloch Gorge nature reserve are situated near where the A832 meets the A835 to Ullapool. Ullapool is a picturesque fishing village which has a busy harbour but few visitor attractions other than its museum and an art studio. There are many local walks and boat trips to view the seabirds, dolphins and porpoises at the Summer Isles. A ferry runs from Ullapool to Stornoway in the Western Isles.
Information
There is a tourist office in Ullapool. Hotels in the area include: the Strathcarron Hotel; the Rockvilla Hotel in Lochcarron; Tigh an Eilean Hotel in Shieldaig; Applecross Inn; Loch Torridon Country House Hotel at Torridon; Kinlochewe Hotel; The Old Mill near Loch Maree; Myrtle Bank Hotel in Gairloch; the Shieldaig Lodge Hotel in Badachro; the Poolewe Hotel and Pool House Hotel in Poolewe; the Old Smiddy at Gruinard; Dundonnell Hotel; and the Ceilidh Place in Ullapool.
Restaurants in the area include: the Carron Restaurant in Strathcarron; the Kishorn Seafood Bar in Kishorn; the Loch Maree Hotel; The Corrie, the Old Inn and Mountain Lodge in Gairloch; and the Morefield Motel and Ferry Boat Inn in Ullapool.
Sleeps: 2, Bedrooms: 1
Right on the sea front in the picturesque little highland village of Applecross, with wonderful views across to Raasay and Skye, the Old Post Office is a delightful new conversion for two people, snug and comfortable, which will be a firm favourite all year round.
Sleeps: 2, Bedrooms: 1
This charming traditional cottage has a peaceful setting in the crofting hamlet of Duirinish - one mile from the sea and just two miles from the lovely village of Plockton with its shops, pubs, palm trees and boating facilities - the picturesque location of 'Hamish Macbeth'.
Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2
Right across the wee village street from the sea (it has a little garden on the shore) in the picturesque village of Applecross, and with fabulous views across the Inner Sound to Raasay and Skye, Tigh a Bhradan (The Salmon House) has all the ingredients for a relaxing, comfortable holiday in one of the loveliest settings on the entire West Coast.
Sleeps: 5, Bedrooms: 3
is a lovely old Victorian stone-built house set in magnificent mountain and maritime scenery just 200 yards from the sea and some 4 miles from the village of Achiltibuie (shops, petrol, renowned Summer Isles Hotel/Restaurant) and 23 miles north-west of Ullapool.
Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3
A traditional stone-built cottage 4 miles east of the village of Achiltibuie in Wester Ross north-west of Ullapool. It stands just 50 yards from the sea at the end of a single-track road where it is completely secluded - set in its own private enclosed garden.
Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3
is a traditional and most comfortable detached croft house, situated at the end of the road on the shores of Loch Carron, just thirty miles from the Skye Bridge, but much less across the water!. Facing south west, it has stunning views over to the Cuillins, and is perfectly placed for enjoying the legendary west coast sunsets.
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