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Walking and Climbing 

The Lochcarron area is ideal for walkers and there are a number of walks locally of varying difficulty and distance (from 2 to 18.5 km). 

There is a copy of the "Guide to Local Walks and Visitor Amenities" in the guest information folder in the bedroom for more details. 

There are also numerous peaks nearby in excess of 3000 ft and many more that are over 2000 ft suitable for experienced walkers/climbers with appropriate clothing, equipment and maps.

Rock climbers will be able to access the hills of Torridon (about 45 minutes by car) The Cullins on Skye or the Five Sisters of Kintail are about an hour and  15 minutes away by car.

Golfing

Lochcarron has it own challenging 9 hole golf course where visitors are welcome without booking. Daily green fees are payable and club hire is available.

Fishing  

There is a wide range of loch, river, and sea fishing available in the area. You will find a copy of the local Lochcarron Fishing guide in the guest information folder in the bedroom. 

Further Information and fishing permits, can be obtained from Roddy MacLennan at the butcher's shop on Main Street - Tel. 01520 722229.

Bike and Canoe Hire

The area around Lochcarron is ideal for cyclists and if you haven't brought your own bike they can be hired from Lochcarron Garage. 

They also hire canoes so for a different perspective on Lochcarron so why not paddle around the Loch.

Boat Trips

There are a variety of boat trips available nearby. All very suitable for seeing more of the local wildlife such as seals, seabirds or possibly otters. Try one of these: -

Calum's Seal and Dolphin Trips from Plockton.

Seaprobe Atlantis (glass-bottomed boat) from Kyle of Lochalsh pier. (Booking is advisable during the summer season, call free on 0800 9804846)

Skye Car Ferry from Kylerhea on Skye to Glenelg - runs from Easter to October. Enjoy the stunning scenery and visit the Pictish brochs at Glenelg (reputed to be the finest examples on mainland Britain).

 

Allt-A-Chuirn B&B site last updated 1 February 2011     © Jan Picking 2011   All photographs on this site are copyright of Phil and Jan Picking