Local Activities
Hill Walking
There are 9 Munros within a 20 mile radius, ranging from approx 922m - 1055m in height. Ideal to delight the experienced hiker.
Rock Climbing
There is a popular climbing spot next to the cottage, which is ideal for beginners on the Applecross coast road, as well as a number of other climbing opportunities around Torridon, Applecross and beyond.
Water Sports
There are bays, lochs and seas around for canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. We would highly recommending booking these as a guided activity as the Scottish weather/currents can be unpredictable.
Golfing
There are nine hole golf courses in both Lochcarron and Gairloch.
Fishing
The rocks around the bay are ideal for sea fishing or you can book a local fishing guide.
Landmarks/Attractions
Bealach na Bà (pass of the cattle)
A winding single track road through the mountains of the Applecross Peninsula in the Scottish Highlands. The Bealach na Bà is just one feature on this road, being its highest point and site of several corries. (Around 50 minutes drive)
Beaches
Sand - on the Applecross coast road.
Red Point Beach - near Gairloch
Loch Torridon Community Centre Gallery
Loch Torridon Arts and Crafts Gallery showcases a unique range of stunning artwork; jewellery, paintings, pottery, cards and much more from some extremely talented local artists.
Blue Roof Studio
A local art gallery in Sheildaig.
Lake Falls on the Balgy River
Only a 20 minute drive away, you will find the Lake Falls on the Balgy River that leads to Loch Damh.
Rogie Falls
The centre point of several good forest walks situated between Contin and Garve. (Around 1 hours drive away.)
Food & Drink
Dining In/Out
Despite the remote setting, the cottage benefits from a number of local cafe's and restaurants only a short drive away: including the Coastal Kitchen and Nanny's Coffee Bar in Shieldaig. The Walled Garden and Applecross Inn, in Applecross. The Bo and Muc and the 1887 fine dining restaurant which can be found at Torridon House Hotel - also famous for it's Whisky Bar, which will thrill the whisky connoisseur with 365 single malts on offer.
You will also find a fish and chip van in Applecross.
Local Produce
Applecross Smokehouse for local smoked sea foods, pâté and cheeses. Loopy's fish van passes the road end on a Tuesday and Kenneth Morrison, the mobile butcher will pass by on a Wednesday.
Shops
You can top up on supplies from Sheildaig grocers (10 min drive) or Costcutters in Loch Carron (40 mins) if needed. Tesco in Dingwall also deliver direct to the cottage door.
Wildlife
The Applecross Estate has identified that we sit amongst a rare but vulnerable ecosystem where you can spy the otters, seals and dolphins at play from our garden.
The pine martin is a frequent visitor to our home alongside the cuckoo, woodpecker and occasional badger who forage in the fairy dells here for their dinner.
If you are particularly lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the white tailed eagles that nest on Shieldaig Island.
