camp & stay
27 SUMMER ISLES HOTEL Located 12 miles down a single-track road, with a reputation that says it’s worth every mile. Fine dining, a bar with food in a former crofters’ pub, sweeping sea views, rooms
22 SUILEAG BOTHY Wonderfully remote bothy with spectacular unspoilt views of Suilven (see 15). Follow directions as for Suilven. 3 hrs walk. ,, 58.1401, -5.1446 kDz
and a self-catering cottage. Mostly closed in 4winter, bar open some days with food. Achiltibuie, Ross-shire, IV26 2YG, ,, 01854 622282. Summerisleshotel.com 6 58.0214, -5.3463 asg p205
23 GLENDHU BOTHY Amid this sparsely populated region sits Glendhu Bothy, in a stunning location looking down Loch Glendhu. Given its remoteness, there are surprisingly clear tracks all the way via the stalkers’ path along the loch, but there’s a high chance you won’t meet another soul, having the place all to yourself. On the A894, just N of the Kylesku bridge ,, (IV27 4HW, see 16), turn E at Kylestrome and immediately R into car park. Walk E along the path to shoreline, then continue, avoiding the path going NE, all the way along the loch to the bothy. 5 hours walk. 58.2584, -4.9265 kDz
Culkein
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Drumbeg
24 2
Nedd
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Newton
Stoer
6
Corryk
1 10 25 Achmelvich
9
19 21 Lochinver
Inchnadamph
22
Strathan Inverkirkaig
Stronchrubie
12
15
7
11 A837
Altandhu
Ledmore Elphin
14
Polbain
3
27
01571 855377. 58.1921, -5.3343 d
Drumrunie A835
25 THE SHORE CARAVAN SITE Tucked away in Achmelvich Bay, this site is a stone’s throw away from one of the finest beaches in the country (see xx). A popular family site, especially in the school summer holidays. Plenty of grassy space for tents, 6 despite the name.
Raffin, Lochinver, Lairig, IV27 4JH. ,, Lonemore Keeper@stoerlighthouse.co.uk Strath Gairloch 58.2400, -5.4026 g
Kin
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Clashnessie
134 Clachtoll, Lochinver, IV27 4JD, ,,
26 STOER LIGHTHOUSE En-route to the famous Old Man of Stoer (see 4). Since the lighthouse was automated, some of the unused buildings have been renovated and are available as a selfcatering let, with an outbuilding converted 17 to a tiny bookable bothy. 10 Ideal for an unusual get away.
Aulta Kylestrome
4
24 CLACHTOLL BEACH CAMPSITE Situated directly behind the white sands of Clachtoll beach (see 2) is an extensive grassy area largely given over to this familyrun campsite. Mostly tents, popular and renowned for its access to an outstandingly beautiful beach . Closed in winter.
106 Achmelvich, Lochinver, Sutherland, ,, IV27 4JB, 01571844393 58.1683, -5.3081 dfq1K 20
A838
A894
Strathcanaird
Lubcroy
Ardmair
5 Rhue Morefield
17 26
Ullapool Leckmelm
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p185
p225
A832
Clachan Inverlael
13
A835(T)
25
Auchindrean Braemore
8 Lochdrum
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