Gruinard and
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Gruinard and
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Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service. Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland. |
The old church and burial ground at Laide is a very early Christian site. One of the caves near the village was used as a place of worship until the end of the last century. Old Duncan Matheson who died aged 93 was the last baby to be baptised there when his family were driven off Priest Island due to extreme hardship, and landed at Coast, where they lived in their upturned boat until they built a house.
From the viewpoint overlooking Gruinard BayAs you leave Laide and gain some height above the sea cliffs, the view over Gruinard Bay opens out before you with Gruinard Island in the foreground and many of the hills to the far north of Scotland beyond.
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There are safe, sheltered sandy beaches with car parks at Mellon Udrigle and Gruinard. Slaggan Beach is a secluded sandy beach at the end of a rough track. The road twists up to the top of Gruinard Hill before dropping down to the sands of Gruinard Bay, where the Inverianvie River meets the sea. Continuing through this rocky terrain, the road crosses the Gruinard River and passes Gruinard House before climbing inland again. The car park and viewpoint at the top of the hill gives excellent views over Little Loch Broom to the Scoraig peninsula and the hills beyond. |
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The A832 road follows the lochside past Ardessie Falls to Dundonnell then winds its way up the gorge to the Destitution Road (built after the 1851 potato famine to provide employment and relieve suffering)
over the wild Fain and past the Fannichs, before dropping once again to Braemore junction.
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Near the junction of the A832 and the main road leading to Ullapool, Corrieshalloch Gorge and the Falls of Measach are in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. There is a footbridge over the deep gorge with a waterfall. A car park can be found on the A832 side of the gorge.
Opinan & Mellon Udrigle 4 miles/6.5 km (10 minutes) from Laide
The minor road from Laide follows the coast for a mile then heads inland to Achgarve, and passes Loch na Beiste (Loch of the Beast) to Mellow Udrigle beach. The road continues another mile to the coast at Opinan.
Looking north-eastwards over Mellon Udrigle beachBadluarach 3 miles/5 km (5 minutes) from Badcaul
As the road begins to drop down to Little Loch Broom from the carpark and viewpoint, you can turn left at Badcaul along the minor road to the road end at Badluarach.Badrallach 7 miles/11 km (15 minutes) from Dundonnell
As you leave Dundonnell and head up to the Fain, a minor road turns left and crosses an old bridge to Dundonnell House. It then takes a sharp right hand turn up through a plantation and under the cliffs. At the highest point a path leads over to Loch Broom. The road continues down again almost to Little Loch Broom at Badrallach where a footpath leads to the end of the peninsula at Scoraig, home to an isolated community of people.
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Laide
Shop and Post Office Petrol station Hotel Restaurant Caravan & camping park Small jetty
Badluarach
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Camusnagaul
Hostel Dundonnell
Badrallach
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Landscapes For Every Mood
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Landscapes For Every Mood is a collection of landscape photographs of the North-west Scottish Highlands taken by Gordon C Harrison. The images are available as fine art prints, photographs, mounted and framed, on greetings cards and appear in Gordon�s Wester Ross Calendar. All these products are available to purchase from my website as well as in outlets throughout Wester Ross from Plockton in the south to Ullapool in the North. |
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Badrallach D,B&B; - Bothy - Cottage - Camping Site
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| A tranquil location on a working croft by the shore of Little Loch Broom - overlooking the mighty An Teallach. Here guests enjoy a VisitScotland 4 star grading, peat fires, gaslights, crisp linen sheets, home grown food in season, hire boats, kayaks, kites, watch golden eagles, otters, porpoises, walk, fish or just relax - Bliss! | |
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Colin Irvine
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| Mungasdale Cottage is a small, friendly bed and breakfast ideally located to tour all that Wester Ross has to offer. Ensuite and twin rooms available. Local produce is used where possible, and evening meals provided on request. Cycles and fishing rods available for use. | |
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The Peatcutter's Croft
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| Set on the hill above Little Loch Broom, The Peatcutter's Croft has a stylish bed and breakfast apartment which can accommodate up to two adults and two children. �30 per person per night, children half price. We also offer delicious homecooked 3 course dinnners made from locally sourced produce. Visit our website. | |
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Old Smiddy Guest House
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| A warm welcome, delicious home cooking and lovely views await you in this former blacksmith�s house. 1 en-suite double, 1 double with private facilities, 1 en-suite superking double/twin. Hospitality trays, TV, hairdryers, electric heating, electric blankets, bathrobes and slippers in all rooms. Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. Evening meals available. B&B; from �30 per person. | |
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Mrs Annabell MacIver
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4 Star Bed and Breakfast: 2 ensuite bedrooms (double & twin) with TV.
Prices from £30 per person. Open all year. Genuine Scottish hospitality. Peace and tranquillity. 1.5 miles north-west of Laide. Guest lounge with panoramic views across open countryside towards Gruinard Bay. Self catering also available. |
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Mr N Watson
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| Mayar Bhan is a high quality, architect designed eco home built in 2005. The house has been simply but tastefully decorated with double glazing and underfloor heating throughout, supplemented by a wood burning stove. It is fitted with a quality kitchen, and has 3 en-suite bedrooms (sleeps 6). The conservatory area provides additional space for relaxation. The private gardens have decks accessed from the patio doors in the living area, providing stunning views over Gruinard Bay. | |
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Rose Cottage Laide
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| Rose Cottage Laide, is a bright modern and comfortable cottage with a well equipped kitchen. Sleeps 4 in one double and one twin room. Well positioned for exploring the area between Ullapool and Torridon, it looks across the hills towards An Teallach and has a lovely glimpse of Loch Broom. Dogs are welcome. Please see our website for further details. | |
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Mrs A. Mackenzie
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Fraoch Eilean Croft offers quality accommodation in Wester Ross, on the scenic West Coast of Scotland.
Facilities include - 3 bedrooms (sleeps 5). Bath, overhead electric shower, shaver point. Gas cooking / heating, and electricity all included in the price. Comfortable Lounge / Dining area with selection of books, videos, Sky TV & DVD, opening to patio with Barbecue and seating.
Non smokers. No extra costs - all linen, towels & heating included. Due to the fact that this is a working croft - No Dogs, please! |
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Sail Mhor Croft Hostel
Dave & Lynda Neville
Camusnagaul
Dundonnell
Ross-shire IV23 2QT
Tel: 01854 633224
Fax: 01854 633224
Email: dave.lynda@sailmhor.co.uk
Web site
Friendly welcome at family-run, cosy hostel. Bunkhouse accommodation for 16 either as groups or as individuals. 2 / 4 / 8 - bed bunkrooms. Prices from £13 (self catering) or £17.50 (with breakfast) per person per night. Exclusive use available. Midgeater. Wifi. Open all year. Member of Scottish Independent Hostels Association. Halfway between Gairloch & Ullapool on A832. Perfect location for climbing some of Scotland's finest mountains, Near An Teallach, coastal walks and beautiful unspoilt beaches.
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Mrs Annabell MacIver
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Peace and tranquillity near Gruinard Bay.
1 self catering unit for 2 adults: double bedroom / kitchen / dining area / lounge. Prices from £160 per week. 1 holiday caravan sleeping 3 adults: 2 bedrooms, bathroom, well equipped kitchen / living area. Panoramic views. Open March - November. Prices from £160 per week. No smoking. Sorry no pets. |
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Karen & Iain Walker
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Ceol na Mara at Mellon Udrigle offers self catering holidays in 14 acres situated at the eastern end of the sandy beach by pinewoods. A hillside crofters cottage and 5 timber framed lodges are available to rent. All overlook the bay to the Summer Isles and the mountains beyond. |
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