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Outdoor Activities
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Get the Weather Forecast for Wester Ross |
Outdoor Activities
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Walking is by far the most popular activity in Wester Ross with a large variety of routes throughout the area.
Check the Local Events Page for other details of what's on.
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Mountain Biking
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Long Distance Walk - Wester Ross Route
This is a circular walk on roads and good paths, with accommodation available at some point on each stage (best to book in advance during the height of the tourist season).
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Details of other walks in Wester Ross are given on the individual local pages on this web site.
The Wester Ross Countryside Ranger runs many events and guided walks throughout the year - click here for details. Tel: 01854 613904.
There are various phone lines you can call for weather updates including:
10-day Weathercall forecast for North West Scotland: 09068 500 425.
Click here for a phone list of other regions throughout Scotland (the Weathercall service uses data provided by the Met Office).Web sites providing useful weather forecast information include:
- The BBC
- The official UK Meteorological Office including an overview of Scotland's climate
- MetCheck
- Weather Online (inc. current & annual figures, etc.)
- The Weather Chanel
- UK forecasts by Yahoo
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5 Bells Diving
We are a diving business primarily in the recreational market offering Diver Education, Diving Experience and Diving Equipment to the general public. We can provide training from novice to professional level. For qualified divers we can supply rental equipment, air refills and boat trips. Open all year. |
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Gairloch Trekking Centre
Come and enjoy pony trekking in the beautiful Gairloch Estate, in our fully licensed centre with knowledgeable staff and qualified instructors. Ride our well-mannered horses and ponies along pathways, through forestry and across streams. Private and group lessons are available by arrangement, in our all-weather arena. We also offer Kids Riding Breaks, which are ideal for children who want to spend a longer time with the ponies, caring for a pony for 1–3 days, riding different pathways and generally having a fun time with us. Wet weather clothing and equipment available for hire. |
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Fran Cree and Chris Barrett
Rua Reidh Lighthouse Melvaig, Gairloch Ross-shire IV21 2EA Tel/Fax: 01445 771 263 Email: ruareidh@netcomuk.co.uk |
An away from it all location, Rua Reidh Lighthouse caters for all lovers of wild Scotland!
Comfortable accommodation, good food, stunning views, all with a friendly welcome in a relaxed atmosphere.
Open all year. Credit cards accepted.
Full details on web site about our outdoor activity centre and hiking trips. Guest house and hostel accommodation also available. |
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go further Scotland
'go further Scotland' brings together local fully qualified mountaineering and climbing guides to provide a personal and friendly, tailored service. Whether you are looking to learn how to rock climb, summit a few Munros or go on a wilderness walk, 'go further' guides have an unrivalled knowledge of the crags and mountains of Wester Ross and are passionate about what the North West Highlands have to offer. Visit our web site for more details. |
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Torridon Activities
The Torridon area is one of the U.K.’s premier areas for all outdoor activities. At Torridon Activities we can offer you the chance to experience everything from kayaking on Loch Torridon to climbing the famous Liathach. During all your activities your safety is our paramount concern. With the blending of fully qualified instructors and their unique knowledge of the area you are ensured that your day’s activities will be a time you will never forget. Based in the heart of the Torridon mountains we can also offer a choice of accommodation at the luxury Loch Torridon Hotel (Winner of The Scottish Activities Hotel Award 2006) or more budget choice at the Ben Damph Lodge. This bringing together of high quality accommodation with professionally run activities offers you the chance to fully experience the Torridon area whilst still enjoying excellent hospitality. Torridon Activities has the ability of being able to offer activities on not only a daily basis but also as a package where we can offer multi activity days from the individual to large corporate groups. |
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Jim Sutherland
Jim Sutherland is a member of the local Mountain Rescue team, with many years mountaineering and trekking experience in Scotland and other parts of the world. "I lead people on walks and scrambles in the stunning Torridon mountains, along with activities such as introductory rock climbing, low level and coastal walks, wild country camping or winter mountaineering. Based in Torridon, I can go to other areas. Contact me to arrange details." |
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Hebridean Whale Cruises
Contact: Nick Davies The Gairloch Chandlery & Wildlife Centre Pier Road Gairloch Tel: 01445 712458 / 0800 008 6833 Email: hebridean_pelagic_cruises@yahoo.co.uk Web site |
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Hebridean Whale Cruises sail from Gairloch Harbour on a daily basis. We offer cruises to suit families and the enthusiast alike. Our vessels are fully insured and coded by the M.C.A. Orca 1 is our 11 metre custom built offshore R.H.I.B. (pictured here). We also have the M.V. Kerry our 10 metre traditional Mitchell class cruiser. We are Gairloch's No1 for Whale, Dolphin and rare bird sightings. The only mainland provider of cruises to the magical Shiant Islands and specialist pelagic bird chumming cruises. Please click through to our website for full details. |
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Kerry Sea Angling
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Kerry Sea Angling offer sea fishing trips from Gairloch Harbour on a daily basis. Trips to suit all ages and experience from 2hr family, 4-8hr offshore and full day Giant Skate fishing. No experience is necessary as the crew will advise and assist. We are the longest established sea angling operator in Wester Ross established in 1987. It's the most reliable way to get FRESH fish in the area. For full details please click through to our website. |
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Gairloch Marine Life Centre & Cruises
Pier Road Gairloch Ross-shire IV21 2BQ Tel: 01445 712636 Email: mail@porpoise-gairloch.co.uk More details on their own web page |
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Visit the Gairloch Marine Life Centre and discover what is in the ocean around us. We have photographic displays, video clips, whale and dolphin sound as well as charts and records from our surveys since 1988.We can show places to sit on a local shoreline to watch porpoises at almost anytime, with occasional visiting whales and dolphins. We also have cruises in sheltered waters with an expert guide. On these we visit seal and seabird colonies as well as giving you a new view point to this designated area of outstanding natural beauty.
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Gairloch
Boat trips from Gairloch pier Daily sea angling trips available Quad bike trail - Flowerdale Sport & Leisure Centre (phone 01445 71 23 45) (facilities for badminton, table tennis, short tennis, fitness room, indoor climbing wall) 9 hole golf course with clubhouse & good parking Watersports centre at Big Sand Beach (access through campsite) Melvaig
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Poolewe
Lochcarron
Kinlochewe
Also see:
Guide to the hill loch fishing of Gairloch and district |
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Poolewe Swimming Pool
Cliffton Poolewe Ross-shire IV22 2JU Tel: 01445 781345 Web site |
Come along and enjoy and invigorating swim in a relaxing atmosphere, supervised at all times by fully qualified, friendly pool staff. Sessions include :- Family Friendly, Jungle Fun, Parent & Toddlers, Adult and Over 50's swims, Healthy Hearts, Public Swimming. Our pool is 16m x 6m and is 1m deep at shallow end and 1.8m deep at deep end. Poolewe Swimming pool is a High Life facility. |
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Gairloch Leisure Centre
Achtercairn Gairloch Ross-shire IV21 2BP Tel: 01445 712345 Email: gairloch.leisure.centre@highland.gov.uk |
The Leisure Centre is located in the left wing of the Gairloch High School, we offer activities to suit all the family - visitors welcome, ideal for families, groups, clubs & people with disabilities. Our facilities include fitness suite, four court games hall and climbing wall. We offer a varied programme of activities suitable for all ages which includes:- bouncy castle & soft play, table tennis & badminton courts, archery, basketball, trampolining and much more. Gairloch Leisure Centre is a High Life facility. |
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