Attractions
Hillwalking
The area is ideal for hill walking with some of the most beautiful hills in Scotland such as Suilven, Quinag, Foinaven to name but a few. For those who prefer low level walks there are a wealth of peat roads and paths. During the summer there are ranger led walks in the area and details of these can be found at the Lochinver Tourist Information.
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Wildlife
The area is also rich in wildlife, with regular sightings of deer, seals, dolphins, arctic skua, black throated divers, puffins, razorbills and guillemots among others.
For those with canoes or boats there are numerous opportunities for canoeing, sailing and other watersports in the area both on the lochs and in the sea. The Summer Isles are within easy travelling distance and boat trips can be taken to the islands. |
Fishing
Keen fishermen /women will enjoy fishing for brown trout in the many hill lochs.
Permits are available from the chandlers in Lochinver. There is also salmon fishing in the area whilst mackerel and pollack can be caught either from the shore or by boat. There is also salmon fishing in the area. Mackerel and pollack can also be caught either from the shore or by boat. |
Lochinver
Lochinver has a small gift/outdoor shop, and is the home of the Highland Stoneware Factory where you can watch pottery being produced. There are also restaurants and a leisure centre (sadly no swimming pool, but there is always the sea!) in the village.
Every summer the village also runs the Assynt Highland Games for those who are athletic or just like to watch others getting tired! |