Things to do

Kintail Walks

The area is famed the world over for its mountain challenges, from the endurance test of the Five Sisters of Kintail to the pinnacle perils of the Cuillin Ridge.   Climbers, walkers and scramblers can embark on terrain offering every possible degree of difficulty or simply take on a coastal adventure on some of the highest sea cliffs in the British Isles.

Skye and Lochalsh also offers seaborne activities in a world class marine environment, to suit all levels of experience whether sailing, diving or kayaking.  Escape everyday life or pursue a personal challenge, diving below waves or skimming atop them.  There are opportunities to explore miles and miles of exceptional coast, plummeting sea cliffs, stacks, caves and natural arches and discover tiny beaches accessible only from sea.

If cycling is your sport, the many back roads offer exhilarating and exhausting days, whilst the fisherman can hone his skills in some of the fastest flowing rivers in Scotland, or charter a day boat and tackle some sea angling.

Riding centres offer everything from advanced instruction to trekking the hills, and even specialist sports such as archery are catered for in Skye and Lochalsh where the Great Outdoors is unforgettable.

Here is a selection of the 'must do' experiences and activities to make the most of your visit to Lochalsh.  A selection of leaflets is available at Sonas to give more details or you can pop into the Tourist Office at Kyle of Localsh.

• Seaprobe Atlantis: 4 star visitor attraction- Scotland's ONLY Semi-Submersible Glass Bottom Boat.

• Eilean Donan Castle: 'must see before you die'.  Setting for several major films.

• Falls of Glomach : an all day walk to this incredible 600' waterfall, surrounded by spectacular scenery.

• Balmacara forest walks: National trust for Scotland -  peaceful setting, views, trees & wildlife.

• Walking in Lochalsh: access those hidden glens and hard to find beauty spots.

• Glenelg Brochs: Some of the best examples of these 1500 year old fortifications in Europe.

• Kylerhea Ferry & otter hides: one of the few turntable ferries left, set in dramatic scenery.

• Plockton: picturesque conservation village.

• Applecross drive: spectacular drive to this amazing mountain road, then the adventure really starts!

• Scenic Train Journey : day trip from Kyle to Strathcarron - the best section of the route.

• Eilean Bhan & wildlife hides: community project on an island under the Skye bridge.