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Ardmair Point isn’t just by the sea, it’s a peninsula surrounded on three sides by the crystal waters of Ardmair Bay, three miles north of Ullapool on Scotland’s west coast. The site is grassy and well-kept with all the usual facilities and a well-stocked shop; but it’s the location that makes it worth a visit.
The sheltered bay makes the perfect starting point for exploring the dramatic rocky coastline by kayak or boat. You can fish for mackerel, explore uninhabited islands, or just glide among the otters, porpoises and seabirds that live here in abundance. The campsite has a private pier and mooring for boats and you can launch kayaks from the beach. If you don’t paddle your own canoe, there are local boat trips to take you to see the wildlife or visit Isle Martin, a community-owned natural gem on the edge of the bay.
After a day on the sea or in the nearby Assynt hills, sit back by the tent and watch the sun turning the cliffs of Ben Mor Coigach gold until it sets late, late in the evening, over the Atlantic horizon.
Ardmair Point Holiday Centre, Ardmair Point, Ullapool, Ross-Shire IV26 2TN
+44(0)1854612054
www.ardmair.com
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This is the best fry up I have found in the UK! Having toured a week around the Highlands, tucking into the creamiest, tastiest black pudding after a week of lashing rain was a rare treat. It was garnished with thick fat bacon and square sausage, accompanied with two fried eggs, fried mushrooms hash browns and beans. The bread too was divine. I felt like I had died and gone to heaven. None of the reconstituted meat you get in most places, and all this was a bargain at £5-6. Despite the slightly tacky and oxymoron of a name: Kelly's takeaway SIT IN, the staff are friendly, atmosphere is good and the food is even better. The coffee there was pretty good to. Writing about it makes me want to brave the snow and run to Ullapool, sit down and tuck in. Highlands trip anyone?
www.broomfieldhp.com/
Broomfield Holiday Park, West Lane, Ullapool, Ross-Shire IV26 2UT
+44(0)1854 613344
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Achmelvich is a beautiful place north of Ullapool, with clear blue waters and exotic white beaches which can be found within many rocky coves that are host to a plethora of pools, teaming with sealife.
Achmelvich, north of Ullapool
You don’t travel 650 miles from Surrey for nothing! We have stayed at the cottage on many occasions and will repeatedly return to savour the delights of exceptional accommodation in an idyllic setting.
We cannot speak too highly of the Taigh a’ Bhraion experience, try it for yourselves, especially in the winter, it's cosy and warm and very beautiful outside.
Letters on Loch Broom, 10 miles from Ullapool
Contact Mary McKenzie on +44(0)1560 484003 or taighabraoin@btopenworld.com
Four-star self-catering cottage ten miles from Ullapool overlooking Loch Broom.
Superb accommodation with magnificent views. A perfect base for touring the magnificent northern Highlands of Scotland. Even a sauna to unwind in after a day out walking, cycling, fishing, climbing, sailing or just relaxing in the tranquility of this wonderful spot.
Taigh a' Bhraoin is in Letter on Loch Broom about 10 miles from the pubs, restaurants and shops of Ullapool. Mrs McKenzie will be delighted to arrange your accommodation +44(0)1560 484003
www.visitullapool.com
If you go to the beach at Gruinard Bay, a glorious drive south from Ullapool past Corrieshalloch Gorge and the mighty Falls of Measach, take a stroll up the wee hill to the south: you get a glorious view of the entire bay, gently ringed by pebbles, grass and rock, with mighty mountains all around.
I stood there and thought if I’m ever going to get married I’m doing it round here. I did.
If you’re in Ullapool, drive north to Cape Adventure for some seakayaking around some delightful coastal bays ringed by knuckles of rock, all in the shadow of Ben Stack – said to be the inspiration for Tolkien’s Mountain of Doom. Driving there through Sutherland is staggering.
Great climb just north of Ullapool, short and pretty easy. It’s an extraordinary hill, all spiky and eroded, offering fabulous views right up Assynt, with its shapely lochs hemmed in by gorgeous mountains.
Ullapool is now touristy but still charming: small, compact, good bookshop, plenty of places to eat/drink; an ideal base.
From there head north to Lochinver via the coast road and again north to Scourie via the coast road (Drumbeg etc).
Late May early June to avoid the worst of the midges (do not underestimate the blighters).
Fantastic, upmarket, comfy B&B style accommodation with a great restaurant, cosy bar and well-stocked book shop. Ullapool is a lovely town on a breath-taking loch and this is the pick of the places to stay.
18 West Argyle Street, Ullapool, Ross-shire, IV26 2TY
www.ceilidhplace.com
A lovely fishing village near Inverewe Gdns, also has an ATM, rare in this area! And a fish and chip shop selling locally caught fish. A good selection of shops for a small village, and incredible beach nearby. Nice youth hostel called Carn Dearg.
On the coast road.
www.syha.org.uk/SYHA/web/site/Hostels/GairlochCarnDearg.asp
Travel to Inverewe Gardens in northern Scotland. High on the cliffs and overlooking the sea, it’s a well-organised and beautiful garden that anyone can enjoy.
Not too far away is Ullapool, from where you can take cruises to see seals and whales. Don't eat on the main street. Go up the hill to the motel, which specialises in steaks and many kinds for beer.
This is where the Inverness crowd really parties - take your girlfriend.
Poolewe, Ross-shire IV22 2LG
tel: 01445 781 200;
www.aboutscotland.com/land/inverewe.html
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