Things to do in and around Coigach
The crofting villages that make up the parish of Coigach – Achiltibuie, Polbain, and others – are very particular places that offer visitors a holiday experience beyond expectations.
As you approach by road, along miles of mountains and moorlands, you’ll become partly tuned into what makes people return here, year after year and generation after generation.
Once you arrive, the touching romance between sea and land, the vistas of islands, mountains and sky will insinuate into your very being. Don’t arrive with expectations of crowds, glitzy attractions and man-made entertainment. You will be disappointed: though we can provide some, we do not pretend to supply others – we find them irrelevant, and so probably will you.
Rather, this is a place to explore, to look in on yourself, to find yourself moving to the rhythm of natural things, to get closer to those you have chosen to accompany you and to learn something from those you meet here.
What we have on offer
Fisk Gallery, Polbain – unique, contemporary, hand-decorated ceramics and more from Summer Isles Croft’s owners!
Open all year, 7 days a week – www.facebook.com/fiskgallery1 and www.summerislesstudio.co.uk
Events at the Community Hall, Achiltibuie – the seasonal programme of entertainment for locals and visitors –www.spanglefish.com/coigachcommunityhall/calendar
The Bothan, Badentarbet – Drop in for tea or coffee and feast your eyes on historical stamps, books and more. Local events such as fundraising and ceilidhs are also held here. – Tanera.org
Summer Isles Hotel, Achiltibuie – fine dining, bar meals and afternoon teas – www.summerisleshotel.com
Am Fuaran Bar and Restaurant, Altandhu – pub with bar meals – www.amfuaran.co.uk
Achiltibuie Stores, Achiltibuie – the main local shop – groceries, off licence, local seafood, fuel and more – www.achiltibuiestores.com
Campsite Shop, Port a Bhaigh Campsite, Altandhu – newly opened, a smaller shop offering a wide range of groceries and off licence sales. Open 7 days a week. www.portabhaigh.co.uk
Hamlet Mountaineering, Achiltibuie – guided and tutored kayaking, canoeing, rock-climbing, classic mountain walks. – www.hamletmountaineering.com
Nor-West Sea Kayaking, Assynt – kayaking lessons and trips around the Summer Isles – www.norwestseakayaking.com/
Achiltibuie Gardens, Achiltibuie – hydroponic gardens for succulent local fruit and vegetables – www.thehydroponicum.com
Summer Isles Sea Tours, Achiltibuie – local cruises around the Summer Isles with island landings – www.summerisles-seatours.co.uk
Ceilidh Place, Ullapool – restaurant, bar, bookshop and art – www.theceilidhplace.com
North West Highlands Geopark – our special and ancient geology celebrated by UNESCO – www.nwhgeopark.com
Coigach Geotrail – a fantastic series of geology walks around Coigach, expertly explained on a detailed guide available as a free download at www.visitcoigach.com/see-and-do/the-coigach-geotrail and in hard copy at local outlets.
Forthcoming events – details of a variety of community activities can be found at www.visitcoigach.com/events
“7 Walks in Coigach” – a booklet showing seven recommended walks around Coigach – but remember that in Scotland, with very few exceptions, you can walk anywhere you like! Print it off at www.visitcoigach.com/see-and-do/walking-climbing/7-walks-in-coigach/ or buy the booklet locally.
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