This is a wild and wonderful place encompassing mountains, glens, lochs and beaches. You can get completely off the beaten track, walk for miles and not see another person. Rare plants, animals, birds, butterflies and moths can be spotted, if you are patient and look carefully.

There is a plethora of artists from all genres using and taking inspiration from what is around us here - textiles, pottery, metal work and painting to name but a few. Very talented people can be found in each community producing small through to major pieces of work ñ some to view & others to purchase.

Such a special area also warrants just being still and absorbing the atmosphere. Time spent soaking up the peace and quiet, breathing clean air, listening to the sounds of the sea shore, enjoying the quality of light and stunning views. Read a book, go painting, bird spotting, paddling in a canoe or fishing?

There are several mountain guides who can be booked in advance to take you into more challenging territory amongst the high mountains and Munros. The most local, qualified guide living in the village is Jim Sutherland who runs ‘916’. The Loch Torridon Hotel also runs a guided range of activities.

The activities for 1-6 days (on the left hand menu) are not meant to be prescriptive. Pick and choose according to the weather, height of the tides, length of daylight and stay, opening hours and seasonality of your destinations.

Most of our suggestions are no more than an hour away within Wester Ross and a 50 mile radius. We are keen to showcase what this area has to offer without contributing too much to global warming and encouraging you out of your vehicles!

Midges are around from June - September. They like still, warm, overcast conditions. Walking at a brisk pace is often enough to outrun them! There are various products on the market from natural to un-natural to keep them at bay. There are also some good midge nets around.
We print a weather forecast each day to put on the breakfast table and are very happy helping guests to make the most of each day tailoring our suggestions to your interests, kit and indicated abilities.