Walking in Assynt
in August
Also see the special walks section.Tuesday 1st |
Thursday 3rd |
Tuesday 8th |
| Cul Mor, near Elphin. Grade D, Climb to the top of this magnificent mountain with super views and some rare and interesting plants. (849m). Meet at 11.00am at the small lay-by (NC189 094) just south of Knockan Visitor centre. Allow 7 hours. There will be an alternative shorter walk if the weather is bad. Bring packed lunch. |
Lochinver Evening Wildlife Grade C, An evening stroll on the look out for tracks and signs of animals. Pine martens and badgers use this area but wolves and bears have been seen on this walk so be warned. Bring a sense of fun and adventure. Meet 7.00pm at the Lochinver Tourist Information Centre (NC095 225). Allow 2.5 hours. |
Clachtoll Sand Sculpture Contest. Fun for all the family. Bring bucket and spade and lots of ideas. There will be some superb prizes to be won. Meet at 11.30am at Clachtoll Beach car park (NC040 273). Judging at 1.00pm. The winners will be announced at 1.30pm. There will be a barbecue. |
Thursday 10th |
Tuesday 15th |
Thursday 17th |
| Rock pools at Achmelvich,
In search of Hermit Crabs, Sea Scorpions and all those weird and wonderful beasties that live in our rock pools. Meet at 11.30am at Clachtoll Beach car park (NC040 273). Judging at 1.00pm. The winners will be announced at 1.30pm. There will be a barbecue. . |
Cetacean Watch at Stoer Lighthouse. A short slide show about Whales and Dolphins at Stoer Hall at 10am will be followed by a visit to Stoer Lighthouse. The Ranger will be at the lighthouse with a telescope to hopefully see any passing Dolphins or Whales. You can stay as long as you like. Meet at Stoer Hall (NC 042297) at 10.00am or meet at Stoer Lighthouse (NC005 327) anytime thereafter. The likelihood of seeing anything will depend very much on the weather. Please bring binoculars if you have a pair. This event is part of the National Sea Watch Foundation "Whale and Dolphin Watch". Bring packed lunch. | Dragonflies at Lochinver. Family event to learn more about these colourful killing machines; their airborne and underwater existence. See them close up Meet at 11.00am at the Lochinver Tourist Information Centre (NC095 225). Allow 3 hours. Bring packed lunch. |
Tuesday 22nd |
Thursday 24th |
Tuesday 29th |
| Traligill, Inchnadamph, Grade C, Walk through the valley of the trolls to the ancient limestone caves of Inchnadamph National Nature Reserve. Meet at 11.00am at Inchnadamph car park (NC251 217). Allow 5 hours. Total 9km. Bring packed lunch. |
Bat Evening, Lochinver, Grade A, Slide show at the Assynt Visitor Centre followed by a visit to a local Pipistrelle roost to watch up to 100 bats leave their roost. Meet at 7.30pm at the Lochinver Tourist Information Centre (NC095 225). Allow 2-3 hours. The success of the evening will depend somewhat on the weather. |
Drumbeg Peat Road Grade B, Journey into the interior of Assynt rich in wildlife and history. Find out how the crofters gained control of their land and hear the famous story of the Drumbeg murder. Meet at 11.00am at Drumbeg view point car park (NC120 330). 8km. Allow 4 hours. Bring packed lunch. |
Thursday 31st |
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| Achmelvich, Grade C, Beautiful coastal walk to the old meal mill at Altanabradhan through croft land and machair with stunning view out to sea. We will look for signs of Otters and keep an eye out for the summer resident Harbour Porpoises. Meet at 11.00am at Achmelvich beach car park (NC059 248). Allow 5 hours. Total 5km. Bring packed lunch. |
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