Outdoor Activities in Wester Ross
Mountain Biking - Pony Trekking Sailing - Sea Angling - Fishing Boat trips - Kayaking - Diving - Golf Activity Holidays |
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Mountain Biking - Pony Trekking Sailing - Sea Angling - Fishing Boat trips - Kayaking - Diving - Golf Activity Holidays |
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Walking is by far the most popular activity in Wester Ross with a large variety of routes throughout the area.
Wild About Gairloch is a new wildlife festival to showcase the best of wild nature at the heart of Scotland's largest National Scenic Area in Wester Ross. The full programme of events for 23 - 28 June 2011 will be published soon.
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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Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve
The first Nature Reserve in Britain, this was created in 1951. The reserve has an extensive range of walking and nature trails for all ages and abilities, and is open all year round. Wildlife includes Golden Eagles, Scottish Wildcat, Pine Marten, Dragonflies, and many rare birds. 48 square kilometres of Mountain, Woodland, and Lochside scenery. The Visitor Centre is 1.5km NW of Kinlochewe, on the A832 Inverness-Gairloch road. Telephone 01445 760 258 / 254 for more information or visit the National Nature Reserve website. |
Details of other walks in Wester Ross are given on the individual local pages on this web site.
For Torridon and Gairloch Walks - route descriptions, photos and online maps, visit the Walk Highlands 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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Ewe Canoe
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We offer fun and exciting paddling experiences amongst sheltered sandy bays and beautiful inland lochs. Whether it's splashing about in boats or improving your paddle strokes, we can cater for you.
Friendly, qualified, and experienced instructors ensure that your adventure with us is informative and memorable for all the family. We realise that everybody has different hopes and needs, so get in touch to discuss your requirements. |
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Argocat Extreme
Contact: Kenny Tallach - Tel: 07748 916133
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| Argocat Extreme operate off road adventure rides that the whole family can take part in. Run by LANTRA qualified instructors (Kenny and Alasdair), you will receive a briefing and safety equipment before taking a ride in an amphibious Argocat around a specially designed circuit. Once the circuit has been completed, you have the option of driving the Argocat yourself! This will be a ride you will remember long after your holiday is over! | |
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Walking and Wildlife Adventures
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| Walking and Wildlife Adventures is based in Wester Ross, ideally situated to guide you on walks to discover the rich wildlife and the coastal and mountain scenery of the Highlands. We provide safe, stimulating walks for all levels. Rambles to mountain scrambles on the Torridon Mountains. Wildlife watching opportunities for experienced birdwatchers or beginners. We speak German and Spanish (please ask for Mandy). | |
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Outdoor First Aid Ltd
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| Outdoor First Aid Limited is a first aid training company providing local, low cost HSE approved first aid training and accredited outdoor first aid training. First aid courses for childcare sector available. Cory Jones, the owner, also runs wildlife and mountain walking holidays and specialist outdoor skills training. | |
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Glass Bottom Boat
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| Be amazed at the magical world beneath the sea, as you travel gently over the seabed. Special lighting illuminates the undersea world as you watch through your own personal viewing station. The only wildlife boat to combine looking beneath the waves whilst enjoying the scenery and wildlife of Gairloch Bay. Total deck roof for comfort in all weathers, and with all essential safety and navigation equipment. Your Skipper, Richard, is a Wildlife Safe Operator and Royal Yacht Association Coach/Trainer. | |
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Jody MacNeil
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| North West Cruises offer daily wildlife cruises around Gairloch and the beautiful Hebridean waters. With your local skipper's excellent knowledge of the area, you will have the opportunity to see the wide variety of wildlife that inhabits our enchanted Scottish coastline. Our boat, the Portia of Poole, sets sail on a daily basis seeking out Minke Whale and other cetaceans that are frequently seen in the area. Fishing trips are also available, offering the chance to catch a wide range of fish. Previous hauls have produced plentiful numbers of Mackerel, Haddock, Pollock, Coalie (Saithe) and Ling (a very tasty fish related to the Cod). No previous experience is necessary as guidance will be given by the skipper and his crew, and equipment is provided. | |
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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: 01445 771 263 Email: [email protected] |
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 Torridon (Winner of The Scottish Activities Hotel Award 2006) or more budget choice at the Ben Damph Inn. 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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Hebridean Whale Cruises
Contact: Nick Davies The Gairloch Chandlery & Wildlife Centre Pier Road Gairloch Tel: 01445 712458 / 0800 008 6833 Email: [email protected] 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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Ian McWhinney
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| Shellfish Safaris as seen on BBC 1 and recommended by The Observer A warm welcome awaits you aboard MFV Zephyr. Let local skipper Ian, whose family have fished these waters for 200 years help you experience a working, traditional fishing boat. You will see lobster and prawn creels hauled from the deep and filled with interest. Hopefully we will see seals, porpoises and dolphins. No cramming, Ian only takes 5 passengers at a time. All trips leave from historic Dry Island Pier, Badachro and must be prebooked by phone. Trips are approx 1 and three quarter hours and the first trip of the day leaves at 10am and every 2 hours after that. Adults �17.50, Children �12.50. Evening mackerel trips also available. |
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Gairloch Marine Wildlife Centre & Cruises
Visit the Gairloch Marine Wildlife information, education and
research centre dedicated to raising awareness of the marine
environment through interpretive and interactive wildlife displays
within the centre and our associated boat trips. The centre is the
perfect place to learn about wildlife found around our shores.
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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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