The Western Highlands are renowned for the rugged and high mountain peaks. 

                         Stac Pollaidh                              Beinn Dearg                         Ben Mor Coigach  

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Both novices and seasoned mountaineers will find something challenging. Taigh a' Bhraoin is ideally situated for the Ullapool Hills, the Fannaichs, the Dundonnell and Fisherfield Hills and Assynt, with numerous peaks above 3,000 feet (Munros) within a short drive from the cottage.

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Weather conditions can change dramatically within minutes and care must be taken to ensure safety in the mountains. In winter, the conditions can become very dangerous with cold winds and snow which seem to attract a special type of mountain climber who seeks the ultimate challenge.

Click on thumbnail to see one of our regular guests at his peak (photo copyright W.Kendall 2000)

Full details of suitable peaks for climbing can be obtained through the Tourist Information Centre in Ullapool but some of the peaks reached by our guests are An Teallach, Beinn Dearg, Stac Pollaidh, Ben Wyvis, Sgurr Mor (Fannaich) and Foinhaven. 

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(photos copyright W.Kendall 2000)

This web site was developed by  A & M McKenzie (taighabhraoin@btopenworld.com)

This page was last updated on 18 February 2004