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The Western Highlands provide a wide range of walking and climbing trails suitable for the complete beginner through to the seasoned professional. At the back of the cottage lies Creag Loisgte which at just over 500 metres offers superb views of the area. Although steep, the walk is mainly easy apart from a short scramble at about 300 metres. Head straight up from the back of Taigh a' Bhraoin and keep to the left of the burn and the right of the crags. Allow a couple of hours for the walk and see An Teallach, Bienn Dearg, Ben Mor Coigach, Loch Broom and Little Loch Broom.
A waterfall on th Allt an Roisan at the back of Taigh a' Bhraoin
Click on thumbnails for full images Some two miles from Taigh a' Bhraoin lies Lael Forest where there are a number of walks going from easy to fairly difficult.
Looking towards Beinn Dearg from Dirrie More click on thumbnail for full image Between Ullapool and Lochinver to the north is a singularly beautiful landscape which is ideal for the hill walker or climber. Overlooking Loch Lurgain is the 618 metre high Stac Polly or Stac Pollaidh - a conical sandstone mountain which is easily climbed for most of its height although care is required near the summit. Some 4 miles north of Cul Mhor is the 738 metre Suilven, a spectacular mountain with a long summit ridge best approached from Lochinver. An extraordinary panorama of the area's intricate pattern of lochs and lochans can be enjoyed from the peaks. An Teallach is a complex and magnificent mountain which rises to 1071 metre south of Ullapool and offers several challenging scrambles. The mountain is known for its particularly beautiful scenery but must be treated with the utmost respect as it is unforgiving of mistakes.
Looking across Loch Broom towards Taigh a' Bhraoin click on thumbnail for full image A less energetic but very interesting walk involves the Inverpolly Forest containing the Inverpolly Nature Reserve. This reserve lies north of Ullapool and covers a large remote area containing many different environments of interest to the naturalist and geologist. Parties of six or more must obtain prior permission before visiting the reserve and permits are required by any person wishing to visit in late summer and autumn. Facilities include a car park, information centre and a nature trail at the Knockan Cliff. Information and bookings can be arranged through the Tourist Information Centre in Ullapool. Care must always be exercised when climbing and walking in the Scottish Highlands as weather conditions can change very quickly and often bringing in thick mist which can trap the unwary climber. Always be prepared for such conditions and inform someone nearby of your proposed route and expected time of return. By adhering to a few basic principles of common sense the hillwalker or climber can explore the rugged scenery in relative safety. |
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This web site was developed by A & M McKenzie (taighabhraoin@btopenworld.com) This page was last updated on 28 August 2002 |
