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We are situated on the shores of Loch Carron in the
heart of the North West Highlands.
This is an area of outstanding natural beauty,
breathtaking views, and abundant wildlife, much of which can be seen
from the premises, including otters, porpoises, and many sea birds. |
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For those who enjoy walking, hill walking, climbing,
cycling or simply touring, there is a bewildering choice in Wester Ross and the
surrounding area.
Nearby hills and mountains include the Torridon Hills
and The Fannichs to the north, and to the east there are 15 Munroes
between Glen Carron and Glen Cannich.
If available, we will help with transport to some of
the local walks. |
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The West Coast of the Highlands is renowned for its
superb scenery, and in particular its spectacular sunsets. The photo
opposite was taken from a beach near Red Point, Gairloch, a little
further to the north up the coast from Lochcarron.
This part of the world is a photographer's paradise -
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Just 3 miles to the west of Lochcarron on the little
road towards Ardaneaskan is North Strome and Strome Castle.
Before the building of the "Stromeferry By-Pass" in
the early 1970's, the approach to Lochcarron from the south west was via
a ferry at the Strome narrows. This ferry has long since become defunct,
leading to the rather amusing sign on the main road on the south side of
the old ferry crossing which says "Stromeferry - No Ferry"!
Some more photos of Strome |
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Another primary feature of the West Highlands is
water - everywhere you look, there is water in abundance!
There are hundreds of lochs, both fresh water and sea
water, little burns tumbling their way down the mountain side, bigger
rivers leading into lochs, or into the open sea.
Everywhere, the sound of running water can be heard.
Sometimes, after heavy rain, the tumbling and gurgling becomes a thunder
as even small watercourses can turn into raging torrents and waterfalls
appear where there were none a few hours earlier! |
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For the romantics amongst you, just wanting to relax,
there are superb beaches at Applecross, Red Point, and Gairloch, all
within easy driving distance from Lochcarron. |
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For those who want to tour, the pretty little
villages of
Plockton and
Applecross are a "must visit". Both have most
attractive settings, and have welcoming inns serving excellent food. The
Applecross Inn, in particular, is worthy of mention for having one
several awards for its seafood dishes. The drive over to Applecross is
itself an experience, taking in the Bealach na Ba (Pass of the Cattle),
reputedly the highest (or second highest, depending upon whom you ask!) road
in Britain - make sure your brakes are working! |
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Further afield, you can cross over the sea to Skye -
and, yes, it is still possible to go by boat using the little ferry at
Glenelg rather than the new bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh. Alternatively, a
superb day trip can be taken to Ullapool, an attractive little town to
the north which was developed some 200 years ago for the fishing
industry.
If you have never visited this part of the Highlands
before, beware! You will almost certainly become completely hooked, such that
you will keep returning for another visit year after year, as many
people do! There is so much to see and do, you will never tire of it, we
promise! |
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