Tag Archives: Assynt hills

Fun on the Fiddler! Ben More Coigach and Sgurr an Fhidhleir from Culnacraig, NW Highlands

Posted on March 21, 2015 by MART IN THE HILLS

An interesting walk in an area of outstanding scenery just north of Ullapool. Approaching from the west gives an entertaining scramble with beautiful blue sea views across the Summer Isles and distant Outer Hebrides. Even more inspiring are vantage points to the wilderness of Assynt … Continue reading →

Posted in Scottish Highlands & Skye | Tagged Assynt hills, Ben More Coigach, Ben More Coigach route, Culnacraig, Garbh Choireachan, hiking, Scotland, Sgurr an Fhidhleir, Social Hiking, The Fiddler, travel, walks near Ullapool | 12 Comments

Is this the best value boat trip in Britain? A Day Trip to Stornoway and the Outer Hebrides on the Ullapool Ferry!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by MART IN THE HILLS

Is this the best value boat trip in Britain? A fantastic adventure to the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides for only £18 return. We did it in rain, cloud and force 7 gales yet it was brilliant, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Scottish Highlands & Skye | Tagged Assynt hills, Isle of Lewis, Stornoway, Stornoway ferry, Ulapool attractions, ullapool boat trips, Ullapool ferry, Ullapool ferry view | 2 Comments

Return to Sutherland, Blown Over By Cul Beag!

Posted on July 27, 2013 by MART IN THE HILLS

Cul Beag is a 2,550ft Corbett in remote & beautiful Sutherland. The name in Gaelic means ‘Small Back’, a Corbett is a Scottish hill between 2500-3000 ft; and Sutherland is a long long way up north (the top left bit). … Continue reading →