Loch Broom and Dundonnell

Ullapool is the main town in the Northwest Highlands, an attractive settlement planned by Thomas Telford, which seemingly floats on the surface of lovely Loch Broom. It is a wonderful centre for walkers, being at the centre of a fascinating part of the Highlands. The lush scenery immediately around Loch Broom contrasts with the impressive mountain ranges just to the south. The Fannichs are a range of nine Munros arranged along a fine ridge, crowned by shapely Sgurr Mor. On the opposite side of the main road is the Beinn Dearg range, a craggier, steeper group of peaks with fine views.

West of Loch Broom, reached via the Destitution Road, is the peaceful haven of Dundonnell. This area has a great variety of scenery, from the beautiful woodlands of Corrie Hallie to the lonely coastline of the Scoraig Peninsula and the great wilderness of the Fisherfield peaks. Towering over all is An Teallach, perhaps the most magnificent mountain in all Scotland.

Rhue Lighthouse 1.2km 20 minutes Corrieshalloch Gorge 2km 30 minutes – 1 hour Lael Forest Garden and forest walk 3km 50 – 1.5 hours Ardessie Falls 2.5km 30 minutes Ullapool hillpath circuit 5.5km 1 – 1.5 hours Ullapool and Loch Achall 12km 2.5 – 3.5 hours Scoraig from Badrallach 16.5km 4 – 5 hours Toll an Lochain 10km 3 – 5 hours Shenavall circuit 18.5km 4.5 – 6 hours Beinn Ghobhlach 11.5km 5 – 6 hours Am Faochagach 13km 5 – 6 hours Sgurr Breac and A'Chailleach, near Braemore 16km 6 – 8 hours Sgurr nan Clach Geala, near Braemore 18km 7 – 8 hours Sgurr Mor & the eastern Fannichs 24km 8 – 11 hours Beinn Dearg – the Four Munros circuit 26km 9 – 12 hours An Teallach, Dundonnell 19km 7 – 11 hours Accommodation links for this area: Hotels around the Ullapool region Ullapool and Easter Ross region Bed and Breakfasts Self catering cottages in Ullapool area Ullapool region hostels Campsites in Ullapool region