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Walking
and Climbing
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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). |
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There is a copy of
the "Guide to
Local Walks and Visitor Amenities" in the guest
information folder in the bedroom for
more details. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Golfing
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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. |
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Fishing
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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. |
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Further
Information and fishing permits, can be obtained from Roddy MacLennan at
the butcher's shop on Main Street - Tel. 01520 722229. |
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Bike
and Canoe Hire
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The area around Lochcarron is ideal for
cyclists and if you haven't brought your own bike they can be hired from Lochcarron Garage. |
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They also hire canoes so for a different
perspective on Lochcarron so why not paddle around the Loch. |
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Boat
Trips
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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: -
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Calum's Seal
and Dolphin Trips from Plockton. |
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Seaprobe Atlantis (glass-bottomed boat)
from Kyle of Lochalsh pier. (Booking is advisable during the
summer season, call free on 0800 9804846) |
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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). |
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