Photo: NWH Geopark

Nearby Attractions

Coigach has no less than 7 sandy beaches although only Achnahaird has sand at high tide.

There is good coastal walking and hill walking with some of the best views on the west coast. Our walks leaflet and the Coigach Geotrail offer a number of local walking routes. The recently published ‘Walker’s Guide to Coigach and Assynt’ details a number of additionl routes.

Locally there are boat and kayaking trips, sea and fly fishing, mountain guides and climbing instructors.

If you want to look a little further afield for a day out either to the north or the south here are some popular excursions.

Knockan Crag visitor centre – 17 miles

Lochinver harbour, pottery, pie shop and the Culag woods trails – 18 miles

Achmelvich Beach – 22 miles

Ullapool Museum – 25 miles

Ullapool harbour, pottery and shopping – 25 miles

The Bone Caves Inchnadamph – 25 miles

The Rock Stop Kylesku – 36 miles

Handa Island – 47 miles

Falls of Shin – 49 miles

Inverewe Gardens Poolewe – 73 miles