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. 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.
Walking
At Taigh a' Bhraoin, the Scottish Highlands are right on your doorstep. The Western Highlands provide a wide range of walking and climbing trails suitable for the complete beginner through to the seasoned professional.
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CREAG LOISGTEList Item 1
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. Some two miles from Taigh a' Bhraoin at Clachan there are walks up the hills and a bit further lies Lael Forest with its fairly easy walks and in Ullapool is Ullapool Hill.
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SANDWOOD BAYList Item 2
Although remote, Sandwood Bay is well worth the walk. Only accessible by foot, the four mile each way walk is not to be missed. But beware of the witches that supposedly haunt the magnificent beach! Enjoy this gentle walk toward this magnificent beach made up of pinkish sand, massive sand dunes and cliffs.
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STAC POLLAIDHList Item 3
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 can be enjoyed from the peaks. Another very interesting area for walking lies north of Ullapool and covers a large remote area containing many different environments of interest to the naturalist and geologist. Facilities include a car park, information centre and a nature trail at the Knockan Crag.
