GuardTrailsDay 6 of 14 · Lochinver · The Classic Northwest Highlands Loop
Day 6 — Assynt Peaks & Achmelvich
A nature day to your new base in Lochinver, with 1 h 53 on the road.
Stage 6 · Lochinver · United Kingdom
We sleep at Achmelvich Beach Youth hostel, 400 m away
days 6 and 8 3 nights 1 h 53 on the road135 kmclimate favourable
Interest of the place — nature 20 · relaxation 30. Based on: beach; beach; summit reached from the stage (Suilven); beach reached from the stage (Achmelvich Beach).
- programme
- 8 h
- road
- 1 h 53
- Achmelvich Coastal WalkInterest nature 15 · relaxation 303 h
- Lochinver Larder Pie TastingInterest nature 15 · relaxation 302 h
- Culag Woods WalkInterest nature 15Place Cùlag Woods, 4.8 km away · nearby point, to check3 h
Bad-weather option — something else that day — Culag Woods Walk
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On the way
Stops beside the road, chosen for their small detour — we say they are on the way, we do not promise to go through them.
Oldshoremore Beach
A stunning, secluded stretch of golden sand perfect for a short coastal stroll.
45 min there · detour +4 km · View on Google Maps
© photographed on 30 April 2009 by Gregoire — CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Clachtoll Beach
A beautiful white sand beach with clear turquoise waters and interesting rock formations.
40 min there · detour +2 km · View on Google Maps
© photographed on 25 March 2009 by Euan Nelson — CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
