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Local Attractions
Gairloch Heritage Museum
A record of life in the area from pre-history to the present day.
Achtercairn, Gairloch IV21 2BP
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Gairloch Highland Gathering
Held at the end of June each year.
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Inverewe Garden
Wonderful gardens located on the shore of Loch Ewe, looked after by the National Trust Scotland (SYHA discount available on entry)
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Laide and Aultbea Community Woodland
Mellon Udrigle
One of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland
Redpoint
Remote beach at the end of a long single track road.
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Eating & Drinking
Melvaig Inn
Melvaig, Gairloch, IV21 2DZ
Steading Restaurant
The Museum, Auchtercairn, Gairloch, IV21 2BT
The Mountain Coffee Shop
The Square, Gairloch, IV21 2BX
Tel: 01445 712316
Badachro Inn
Badachro, Gairloch, IV21 2AA
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Blueprint Licensed Cafe & Restaurant
home-made tradtional pizza, excellent coffee and light lunches.
Strath Square, Strath, Gairloch, IV21 2BZ
The Creel Restaurant
3 Star Restaurant with Rooms
The Creel, Charleston House, Gairloch, IV21 2AH STB
The Old Inn
STB 2 Star Inn
The Harbour, Gairloch, IV21 2BD
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Raptures Restaurant
Specialising in Scottish cuisine with a Mediterranean flair with a stunning bayside location.
Badachro, Gairloch, IV21 2AA.
Tel: 01445 741707
Harbour Lights Café, open all year round.
Pier Road, Gairloch.
Tel: 01445 712137
Bridge Cottage Café and Galley
Great coffee and cakes.
Main Street, Poolewe
Tel: 01445 781335
Walkers
Gairloch - Flowerdale Falls
This is a pleasant family walk and goes from sea level to 150m at Flowerdale Falls.
Distance: 6.4km/4miles, Duration: 2 1/4hrs, Height Gain: 150 metres/495 feet
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Tollie - Slattadale
A through walk, giving marvellous views over Loch Maree.
Distance: 9.66km/6miles, Duration: 3hrs Height Gain: 150 metres/495 feet
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Achgarve - Slaggan - Achgarve
A walk across the Rubha Mor peninsula in Wester Ross to the beach at Slaggan.
Distance: 11.27km/7miles, Duration: 3hrs Height Gain: 50 metres/165 feet
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Gruinard Bay - Inverianvie Falls
This is a short family walk - good as part of a day out or when touring in this area.
Distance: 3.62km/2.26miles, Duration: 1 1/4hrs Height Gain: 150 metres/495 feet
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Londubh - Kernsary - Poolewe
A superb walk from the picturesque village of Poolewe.
Distance: 10km/6.25miles, Duration: 3 1/3hrs Height Gain: 70 metres/231 feet
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Meall a' Ghiubhais
Beinn Eighe is Britain's first National Nature Reserve.
Distance: 6km/3.75miles, Duration: 4hrs Height Gain: 850 metres/2805 feet
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Mellon Udrigle
A short circular walk through moorland and low cliffs.
Distance: 4km/2.5miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs Height Gain: 40 metres/132 feet
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Redpoint - Diabaig
A good long coastal route, primarily through moorland.
Distance: 11km/6.9miles, Duration: 4 1/2hrs Height Gain: 140 metres/462 feet
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Rubha Reidh to Camas Mor
A wonderful coastal walk from the lighthouse at Rubha Reidh to the beach of Camas Mor.
Distance: 7km/4.4miles, Duration: 3 1/3hrs Height Gain: 350 metres/1155 feet
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Disclaimer: All walking routes are hosted on external sites, therefore SYHA can hold no responsibility towards their accuracy. SYHA would also like to acknowledge the British Mountaineering Council Participation Statement: "The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions".
Wildlife
Red deer, Pine marten, golden eagle, bats, dragonflies, Scot’s pine, black-throated diver, common sandpiper, dipper, golden eagle, roe deer, whales, porpoise, seabirds and dolphins
Beinn Eighe
Britain’s first National Nature Reserve featuring wonderful mountain sceneryand ancient pine wood fragments.
2 miles north west of Kinlochewe, off A832
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Loch Maree Islands
Three large islands and about 40 small ones make up this reserve supporting one of the most ancient and least disturbed native pinewoods left in Scotland.
10 miles noerth west of Kinlochewe, off A832
Tel: 01445 760 254
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Slattadale
A beautiful setting right on the shores of Loch Maree.
Between Gairloch and Kinlochewe
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Gairloch Marine Life Centre and Cruises
Chance to see whales, porpoise and dolphins (10% discount for SYHA members).
Pier Road, Gairloch, Ross-shire, IV21 2BQ
Tel: 01445 712636
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Inverewe Garden
Wonderful gardens located on the shore of Loch Ewe (SYHA discount available on entry).
6 miles north of Gairloch
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Hebridean Whale Cruises
Operating daily whale and wildlife cruises, Shiant Island trips and pelagic bird chumming trips from Gairloch.
Gairloch Chandlery & Wildlife Centre, Pier Road, Gairloch, IV21 2BQ
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Glass Bottom Boat
Unique to Gairloch, the 'sealife' allows you to explore the hidden world of the sea without getting wet.
Pier Road, Gairloch.
Tel: 01445 781729
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West Highland Hawking
See nature close up by experiencing the ancient art of falconry. Eagles and owls flown daily.
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Active & Adventure
Gairloch Golf Club
Course overlooking the sea
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Pony Trekking
Located in the beautiful Flowerdale Estate (5 miles) SYHA discount available
Cycle Hire
Available Locally (3 miles) SYHA discount available.
Harbour Lights café, Pier Road, Gairloch.
Tel: 01445 712137
Rock Climbing
Lots of local crags for the experienced and local guiding available for those who want to learn. Also guided mountain climbing and scrambling
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Hostel Assistant
"There are several different boat trips to take from Gairloch harbour. The 3 hour trip to the magical Shiant Islands, where you'll seeing thousands of Puffins, is an unforgettable day out. An SYHA member's discount makes it even better."