Loch Ewe Area
Mellon Charles, Inversadale, Ormiscaig Pool & Leisure Centre |
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Loch Ewe Area
Mellon Charles, Inversadale, Ormiscaig Pool & Leisure Centre |
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 River Ewe at Poolewe |
The short section of road between Gairloch and Poolewe rises steeply from sea level to a moorland plateau and passes close to Loch Tollaidh before dropping abruptly again to sea level at Poolewe. The 10-minute drive between the 2 villages covers 5 miles/8 km. Poolewe is pleasantly situated at the head of the sheltered sea loch, Loch Ewe, where the River Ewe tumbles under the bridge, forming a small bay. In earlier times it was a bustling little port where boats would ply between the mainland and the Outer Isles. Many events take place in the Loch Ewe area throughout the year. |
| Continuing around the bay is the headland, where Inverewe Garden is situated. Founded by Osgood Mackenzie in 1862, on a barren peninsula overlooking the village of Poolewe, Inverewe Garden is recognised as one of the finest gardens in Europe, with a plant collection of international importance. |  |
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With over 130,000 visitors from all over the world each year, Inverewe has become a mecca for garden lovers who marvel at the rich diversity of plants which thrive in this remote corner of the Highlands. Favoured with the milder climate created by the Gulf Stream, Inverewe Garden, now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, is well named as the 'Oasis of the North'. It has a restaurant and shop. |
The road gains height over Loch Ewe, showing the full extent of this sheltered sea loch, with Isle Ewe at its centre. The Cove peninsula stretches along one side of the loch and the scattered communities of Mellon Charles along the other side.
Just off the main road is the village of Aultbea, stretching for almost a mile along the shore to the pier. The 7 mile/11 km drive from Poolewe will take about 15 minutes. During the Second World War, Aultbea became an important naval base when Loch Ewe was used as a strategic assembly point for convoys before they left for the dangerous route to Scandinavia and Russia.
Cove 9 miles/15km (15 minutes) from Poolewe
The minor road to the end of the peninsula runs along the west shore of Loch Ewe and offers excellent panoramas of almost all the hills to the north west of Ross-shire & Sutherland. Scattered crofting communities stretch along almost the full length of the land beside the sea. At the road end there is some rough parking around the remains of Second World War fortifications where there is now an information board explaining the significance of the old gun emplacements. The safe, sandy, sheltered Firemore beach is reached by this road. Two miles south of Cove is a cave which was used as a place of worship in days gone by.Mellon Charles 4 miles/6.5 km (10 minutes) from Aultbea
The minor road along the east shore of Loch Ewe is also well worth a visit for the views of the hills of south & west Ross-shire and the charming townships along the way. At the road end you can walk to the cliffs beside more old fortifications.
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Poolewe
Shop and Post Office Garage (no petrol) Telephone & toilets Hotels/bars/restaurants Cafes Caravan & campsite Indoor swimming pool (tel: 01445 781345) Children's playground |
Aultbea
Shops and Post Office Hotels/bars/restaurants Cafes Garage (no petrol) Telephone & toilets Children's playground Inverasdale
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Gairloch Walks
- route descriptions, photos and online maps |
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Loch Ewe Visitor information Centre
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| We are an independent facility providing the full range of tourist information services, covering the Loch Ewe and Wester Ross areas. Make us your first stop for visitor information, news and events, itinerary planning, accommodation and activity booking. You can also choose from our range of maps, guides, books, holiday essentials, souvenirs and crafts. |
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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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Firemore Outdoor Clothing Company
Bruach Ard 7 Braes Inverasdale Poolewe Ross-Shire IV22 2LN Tel 01445 781765 Email: [email protected] Web site |
Made-to-measure outdoor clothing manufacturer. Waterproof jackets, fleeces, hats, scarves and midge nets. Repairs and alterations. Visitors welcome (close to the slipways at Inverasdale - follow Bruach Ard B&B; signs from Poolewe). |  |
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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: [email protected] |
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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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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David & Elizabeth George
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| 3-star B&B; set high above Loch Ewe with stunning coastal and mountain views. NTS Inverewe Garden 4 miles. Walkers, cyclists, children and pets all welcome. Evening meals and packed lunches by arrangement. All rooms en suite, from 27 pounds per person per night. Open all year. | |
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Lily Saville
Riverside Poolewe Ross-shire IV22 Tel: 01445 781 227 |
Quality Bed and Breakfast accommodation at Riverside, Poolewe. Close to village centre. Ideal for visiting Inverewe Gardens, walking and sightseeing. A warm welcome awaits you. Open all year. |
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Drumchork Lodge Hotel
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| Situated in Aultbea, Wester Ross, one of the most idyllic areas of the Western Highlands of Scotland, Drumchork Lodge Hotel is surrounded by stunning scenery, enabling you to relax in a haven of peace and tranquility. Traditional Scottish home cooking using the finest local ingredients. Named by the Scotch Whisky industry as having the very best whisky bar in the world which is open non-residents of a hotel. Alongside the Hotel is the hotel's own Loch Ewe Distillery, which produces original Gaelic "Uisge Beathe" using 18th Century Illicit methods. Whisky tastings a regular feature. | |
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Poolewe Hotel
Poolewe Ross-shire IV22 2JX Tel: 01445 781769 Fax: 01445 781 405 Email: [email protected] Web site |
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The main part of Poolewe Hotel is nearly 300 years old, having been
built as a farmhouse. Later it became the original village inn the
tradition of serving food and drink has been here ever since. As the
current owners of the hotel, we are enthusiastically attempting to
re-establish it as the friendly place to reside and dine in the village.
Our motto is 'Highland Hospitality' and our
staff will make our best efforts to make your stay and dining
experience memorable.
We endeavour to ensure the satisfaction of all our customers at all
times and will be delighted to receive your compliments. However,
if for any reason you are less than satisfied with our food or our
service, please inform us so we can correct any short-comings.
Full details on the Poolewe Hotel web site |
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Aultbea Hotel
Aultbea Ross-shire IV22 2HX Tel: 01445 731201 Fax: 01445 731214 Contact Joyce Sutherland Email: [email protected] Web site |
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| On the shores of Loch Ewe, this 8 bedroom, family run hotel is the perfect location from which to enjoy the area. Weekly rates and low season breaks offered. Scottish Tourist Board 3 stars. Loch and sea fishing can be arranged. | |
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Aultbea caravans
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Seaside Croft
A traditional crofters cottage near Poolewe, completely restored to provide comfortable accommodation for up to 6 people (in 3 bedrooms). Situated on the shore of Loch Ewe with panoramic views over the sea to the hills and surrounded by 5 acres of garden, meadow and newly planted trees. An ideal base from which to explore beautiful Wester Ross or for simply relaxing in a wonderful location. |
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Ewe Cottage
Ewe Cottage is a charming former croft house sitting in an elevated position at Naast above Loch Ewe. The cottage has been recently refurbished to a high standard creating a delightful retreat amidst the stunning scenary of Wester Ross. Two bedrooms, kitchen/dinning room, two shower rooms and lounge with open fire. Freezer, and utility barn next to house for washing / drying etc. |
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Joan & Peter Deakin
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Superb views over Loch Ewe to Hebrides. 3 star, modern, first floor apartments, each with 1 bedroom. Comfortable, light and well furnished. Property occupies elevated village edge position. Set in own grounds and some of the finest scenery in Scotland. Wonderful walks on the doorstep, beautiful beaches and Inverewe Garden an easy drive. See web site.
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Drumchork Farmhouse and Cottage
Aultbea Wester Ross Email: [email protected] Web site |
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Overlooking the village of Aultbea and Loch Ewe. The semi detatched Farmhouse (sleeps 6) and Cottage were built in 1881 and were once a working farm on Letterewe and Gruinard Estate. A 7 mile track is within 5 minutes walk revealing the isolation of the Highlands. Beaches and walks accessible within 15 minutes drive. Full details & photos on own web site.
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Shore Croft
Mellon Charles Aultbea Wester Ross Contact Hilary Cowan Tel: 0151 494 1488 Email: [email protected] Web site |
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20 minutes from Gairloch, Shore Croft is a newly built architect designed house sitting 40m from the beach. It sits at the head of a peninsula overlooking Loch Ewe and out to the open sea. It has been designed and built to maximise the wonderful views from every angle. Everything is beautifully arranged with a lot of thought given to every detail to provide the best facilities you could expect. The house sleeps up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms with 1 bathroom and 1 en suite shower room. Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars.
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Chris and Jenny White
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Waterside has two shoreline cottages. Both are fully heated and double glazed which makes them cosy all year. Situated in Poolewe, they are in a wonderful location for walking, fishing and touring with unsurpassed scenery and local amenities on the doorstep.Otter, which sleeps 4, has views down Loch Ewe and Heron, which sleeps 5, looks across the Loch to Inverewe Gardens.
Both cottages have 1 double and 1 twin bedrooms with Heron having an additional single bedroom. Each cottage is fully equipped, with bath and separate shower. Prices vary from £270 to £400 depending on the season. Maximum of 2 well behaved pets are welcome by prior arrangement. Both cottages are non smoking.
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'Caberfeidh'
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Caberfeidh is an old and attractive, stone built, detached village house, conveniently situated in the main street of Poolewe. It has a small garden at the side and about a third of an acre of land behind. The house has 3 bedrooms and provides comfortable accommodation for 5 people. Prices: £270 to £395 per week. For more details and photos, visit our web site.
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Contact: James Mould
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3 star fully equipped self-catering apartment sleeping 4/5. Tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished with 2 bedrooms, patio, garden and ample parking. Spectacular sunsets and views over the sea and mountains. Inverewe Gardens, sandy beaches and shops nearby. Ideal for walking, climbing, cycling, fishing, birdwatching or just relaxing. Sorry no pets.
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Mrs S. Macleod
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Viewfield is a detached bungalow in a rural setting with scenic Loch Ewe only half a mile distant. Also very convenient for climbing and walking. Spacious open plan lounge with dining and kitchen area, bathroom, 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room, 1 twin with vanity unit. Services include washer / dryer, dishwasher, microwave, fridge / freezer. All linen provided. Sorry, no pets.
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Alex Urquhart
15 Croft Poolewe Ross-shire IV22 2JY Tel: 01445 781 268 Fax: 01445 781 704 E-mail: [email protected] Web site |
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Three superb crofters cottages sleeping 4, 5 and 9 persons. Secluded peaceful situation.
Prices: £130 - £390. Winter breaks available from £70. Long term winter rates on request.
Excellent scenery, rare wildlife, good walking and climbing. Clean beaches, fishing, golf and boating. Inverewe gardens 1 mile from cottages. Scottish Tourist Board 2 stars. Open all year. Sorry credit cards not accepted.
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Lily Saville
Riverside Poolewe Ross-shire IV22 Tel: 01445 781 227 |
Self-catering house at Cove. Sleeps 4 persons. Open all year. |
For more information on this area, visit the Loch Ewe residents' web site
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Continue the online tour and
follow the sheep to Gruinard Bay & Little Loch Broom........ |
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