Information
Dates: 1st April - 26th October 2010
Tel: 01854 612 254
Please note that we do not accept stag or hen parties at any of
our hostels.
Local Attractions
Ullapool Museum and Visitor Centre
Housed
within a grade A listed former church designed by Thomas
Telford
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Lochbroom Leisure Centre
25m swimming
pool, multi sports games hall with a climbing wall
Quay Street
Macphail centre
cultural and arts
centre
Mill street
Highland Pottery
handcrafted pottery
Mill street
Corrieshalloch Gorge NNR
A suspension
bridge allows you to look down into this spectacular, steep-sided
slot gorge. Meltwaters created Corrieshalloch Gorge shortly before
glaciers left the area. Twelve miles south-east of Ullapool
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Website
Leckmelm Gardens
12 acre arboretum on the
shores of Loch Broom
3 mls outside Ullapool on the A835
Lael Forest Garden
walks around a
collection of varied tree species from around the world
10 miles outside Ullapool on the A835 towards Inverness
M.V. Summer Queen
Two and four hour
cruises sailing from Ullapool pier through beautiful Loch Broom to
the Summer Isles
1 Royal Park, Ullapool
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Seascape Expeditions
2 hour powerboat trip
to the Summer Isles
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Isle of Martin
community owned Island.
History talks and walks on the island on selected dates Departing
Ardmair Jetty 3 miles N of Ullapool
Knockan Crag
This is one of the top Earth
science sites in Scotland. It's recognised worldwide as the place
where scientists first discovered the basic principles of
geology
13 mls north of Ullapool, off the A835 road
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The Rock Route
find out about the amazing
rocks and landscapes with information panels and breathtaking
views
North of Ullapool
Eating & Drinking
The Anchor Restaurant
Harbour Lights Hotel, Garve Road, Ullapool, IV26 2SX
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The Ferry Boat Inn
Traditional music
sessions on a Thursday evening
Shore Street, Ullapool, IV26 2UJ
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The Seaforth Restaurant & Music Pub & chip
shop
Quay Street, Ullapool, IV26 2UE
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The Frigate Café & Bistro
Shore
Street
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The Ceilidh Place
Restaurant, bar and
music
West Argyle Street
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Website
Royal Hotel
Italian Restaurant and
bar
Garve Road, Ullapool, Scotland IV26 2SY
Tel: 01854 612181
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The Argyll Hotel
restaurant, pub and
music
18 Argyll Street, Ullapool, IV26 2UB
Tel: 01854 612422
The Morefield Motel
Fish restaurant and
bar
North Road, Ullapool, IV26 2TQ.
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The Arch Inn
restaurant, pub and
music
West Shore Street, Ullapool, IV26 2UR
Tel: 01854 612454
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The Broom Bar
North Road, Ullapool, IV26
2XL
Tel: 01854 613111
The Tea Store
Café
27 Argyle Street, Ullapool, Ross-shire IV26 2UB
Tel: 01854 612995
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The Mountain Café
West Argyle Street
Ullapool Tandoori
Indian restaurant and
take-away
West Lane, Ullapool
The Jade House
Chinese take-away, Latheron Lane, Ullapool
Fish and Chip Shop
West Shore Street,
Ullapool
Active & Adventure
Ullapool Golf Club
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Fishing
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Ullapool Leisure Centre
25m swimming pool, multi sports games hall with a climbing
wall
Quay Street
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Website
Cycling
The Far North West - Achiltiebuie
This section is a diversion from the main route, beautiful beaches
and wonderful views
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The Far North West - around Assynt
Back to the main route again - extremely hilly!
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The Far North West- Inverpolly Nature
Reserve
Interesting mountains and wild scenery, narrow roads with passing
places
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Families
- Family and private rooms
- Good self-catering facilities
- A selection of games
- Children’s lending library
- One travel cot
- Information on what to do with kids in and around Ullapool
We understand better than anyone the implications of
travelling with young children. That is why we are doing all we can
to make your hostelling experience memorable for all the right
reasons.
Children and families are welcome at all our hostels, although we
have highlighted a number of hostels within our network as
being “Family Hostels” as they are particularly well-suited to
travelling with and entertaining younger children.
Family hostels not only have private rooms available, many
with en-suite facilities, they also carry practical items such as
travel cots, high chairs, microwaves and toys. In addition there is
normally a TV and games room as well as extensive private gardens
on site where the kids can let off some steam. Close to great
attractions and activities, these family hostels offer a great base
from which to explore the area. Our helpful staff are a great
source of knowledge on places to visit and things to see and
do.
Hostelling is a very friendly and relaxed way to travel and
our ethos actively involves children.
Walkers
Moderate walking
The Ullapool Hill path
A popular walk up
the hillside behind Ullapool with good views over the local
area
Distance: 5km/3.1mls, Duration: 1 1/2 hrs, Height Gain: 200
metres/660 feet
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Route
Loch Achall
Combine Ullapool Hill with a
walk inland to the outlet of Loch Achall, taking in the Eas Dubh
waterfall before returning along the Ullapool River valley
Distance: 12km/7.5mls,, Duration: 2.5-3.5 hrs, Ascent: 381m
Loch Glascarnoch
A good short walk to break the journey between Inverness and
Ullapool
Distance: 8km/5miles Duration: 2 hrs, Height Gain: 60 metres/198
feet
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Route
Rhue Lighthouse
A lovely walk along the shore of Loch Broom with views out to the
Summer Isles.
Distance: 10.5km/6.6mls, Duration: 3 1/2 hrs, Height Gain: 90
metres/297 feet
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The Bone Caves of Inchnadamph
A 2 km walk
over some rough and steep ground to the caves where remains of
reindeer, lynx and polar bear were discovered
20 miles north of Ullapool
Lael Forest Garden
Find over 200 species
of tree along this enjoyable forest walk. Follow red waymarkers or
Green waymarkers for walks of 1 hour
3 miles south of Ullapool
Mountain walks
Some of the finest mountains in Britain are within easy
travelling distance of Ullapool. A few examples are:
Stac Pollaidh
One of Scotland's most
distinctive hills and gives superb views
Distance: 6km/3.75mls, Duration: 3 hrs, Height Gain: 550
metres/1815 feet
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Wildlife Walk - Ben Mor Coigach
Seek out
the Monarch of the Glen, with this challenging and fascinating
walk
Distance: 16km/10mls, Duration: Up to 8 hrs, Height Gain: 650
metres/2145 feet
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An Teallach
A mountain challenge if ever
there was one!
Distance: 15km/9.37mls, Duration: 8 hrs, Height Gain: 1380
metres/4554 feet
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Route
Plus lots more to explore!
Disclaimer: All
walking routes are hosted on external sites, therefore SYHA can
hold no responsibility towards their accuracy. SYHA would also like
to acknowledge the British
Mountaineering Council Participation Statement: "The BMC
recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a
danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these
activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be
responsible for their own actions".
Wildlife
Raven, red grouse, ptarmigan, twite, redpoll, grey seal, red
deer, geese, great northern diver, seals, porpoise, dolphins,
whales
M.V. Summer Queen
2 & 4 hour cruises
sailing from Ullapool pier through beautiful Loch Broom to the
Summer Isles
1 Royal Park, Ullapool
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Seascape Expeditions
2 hour powerboat trip to the Summer Isles
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Ben Mor Coigach
A large reserve dominated by mountains, moorland and peatbog
Near Achilitbuie
10 miles from Ullapool via A835
Knockan Crag
This is one of the top
Earth science sites in Scotland. It's recognised worldwide as the
place where scientists first discovered the basic principles of
geology
13 miles north of Ullapool, off the A835
Visit Website
Visit the gardens of Leckmelm
Check out the Ranger guided walks and activities in the area
Lael forest, Inverewe and Kerrachar
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Further afield:
Handa Island
Visit Britain’s largest
breeding colony of guillemots, also home to puffins, razorbills,
skuas, kittiwakes ans terns. Within an hour North of Ullapool, 3
miles north of Scourie. A short ferry ride over runs mon-sat on
demand from 9.30am-2pm. Last return 5pm. Allow 3 hours to
walk around the island.
Lochinver Heronry
Watch live pictures of a heron’s nest and learn about the habits
and history of herons
Assynt visitor centre, Lochinver