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Mountains and Low Level Walks

Wester Ross is a mountaineers paradise. There are up to 40 Munros, from Hugh Munro's agreed list of separate Scottish Mountains over 3000 feet, for the keen hillwalker. In addition to these you can choose from around 30 Corbetts, hills over 2500 feet, and numerous low level walks to suit all abilities.

Mountains

The Torridon mountain range, Dundonnell hills, Fannich and Ullapool hills, are all within comfortable travelling distance of Cairn Ghlas. These include the spectacular pinnacled ridge of An Teallach to the north and the peaks of Torridon, and Slioch at Loch Maree, to the south. There are routes to suit all tastes in these mountains, including climbing, scambling and high level walking. Hillwalking guides and maps are provided at Cairn Ghlas to help with your choice. Peaks further to the north of Ullapool, including Stac Pollaidh and Suilven can be seen from the front door at Cairn Ghlas.

Low Level Walks

If you do not wish to venture to Munro height, or the weather is not encouraging, there are numerous low level walks or coastal routes, to choose from. Information is provided in the house.

Routes into the mountains can be found within a short distance of Cairn Ghlas. If you do not wish to travel far there are shorter walks around the coast from the house itself.

Scottish National Heritage's Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve visitor centre by Loch Maree offers good starting points for walks and climbs.

Other Outdoor Activities

Beaches

Beaches in the area include:-

the white sands, and beautiful view towards the Ullapool hills, of Mellon Udrigle - 10 minutes walk from the house
Big Sand at Gairloch where there are views of Skye and the Torridon mountains
the sands at Gruinard Bay

Mellon Udrigle beach is included in the Marine Conservation Society's Good Beach Guide. Other recommended beaches in the area include: Firemore at Poolewe, Big Sand at Gairloch and Redpoint North at Gairloch.

These are spectacular places to visit whatever the season, or weather. Scenery here can change hour by hour and day by day.

Stargazing

Away from the city lights you can appreciate the night sky in all its glory. Guides for budding astronomers are provided in the house!

Water Activities

Sailing, sea angling, fishing and boat trips are all available locally.

Boat trips can be taken from Gairloch to take in the West Coast's unique scenery of wildlife. There are trips to seal and sea bird colonies, local islands and hopefully to see dolphins or even whales and basking sharks off the coastline.

There are daily sea angling trips available if you book in advance. Freshwater angling is available in lochs in the area.

Other Activities/Places to Visit

Inverewe Gardens at Poolewe is worth a visit whatever the season.
Gairloch Heritage Museum charts the history of the crofting and fishing industries and highland life.
Gairloch's nine-hole golf course, is set amid magnificent scenery.
Pony trekking, quad biking, guided walks are all available locally.

	Mountains and Low Level Walks Wester Ross is a mountaineers paradise. There are up to 40 Munros, from Hugh Munro's agreed list of separate Scottish Mountains over 3000 feet, for the keen hillwalker. In addition to these you can choose from around 30 Corbetts, hills over 2500 feet, and numerous low level walks to suit all abilities. Mountains The Torridon mountain range, Dundonnell hills, Fannich and Ullapool hills, are all within comfortable travelling distance of Cairn Ghlas. These include the spectacular pinnacled ridge of An Teallach to the north and the peaks of Torridon, and Slioch at Loch Maree, to the south. There are routes to suit all tastes in these mountains, including climbing, scambling and high level walking. Hillwalking guides and maps are provided at Cairn Ghlas to help with your choice. Peaks further to the north of Ullapool, including Stac Pollaidh and Suilven can be seen from the front door at Cairn Ghlas. Low Level Walks If you do not wish to venture to Munro height, or the weather is not encouraging, there are numerous low level walks or coastal routes, to choose from. Information is provided in the house. Routes into the mountains can be found within a short distance of Cairn Ghlas. If you do not wish to travel far there are shorter walks around the coast from the house itself. Scottish National Heritage's Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve visitor centre by Loch Maree offers good starting points for walks and climbs.


	Other Outdoor Activities Beaches Beaches in the area include:- the white sands, and beautiful view towards the Ullapool hills, of Mellon Udrigle - 10 minutes walk from the house Big Sand at Gairloch where there are views of Skye and the Torridon mountains the sands at Gruinard Bay Mellon Udrigle beach is included in the Marine Conservation Society's Good Beach Guide. Other recommended beaches in the area include: Firemore at Poolewe, Big Sand at Gairloch and Redpoint North at Gairloch. These are spectacular places to visit whatever the season, or weather. Scenery here can change hour by hour and day by day.
	Stargazing Away from the city lights you can appreciate the night sky in all its glory. Guides for budding astronomers are provided in the house!
	Water Activities Sailing, sea angling, fishing and boat trips are all available locally. Boat trips can be taken from Gairloch to take in the West Coast's unique scenery of wildlife. There are trips to seal and sea bird colonies, local islands and hopefully to see dolphins or even whales and basking sharks off the coastline. There are daily sea angling trips available if you book in advance. Freshwater angling is available in lochs in the area.
	Other Activities/Places to Visit Inverewe Gardens at Poolewe is worth a visit whatever the season. Gairloch Heritage Museum charts the history of the crofting and fishing industries and highland life. Gairloch's nine-hole golf course, is set amid magnificent scenery. Pony trekking, quad biking, guided walks are all available locally.