Ranger led guided walk through the remote Assynt "cnoc and loch" landscape. We will be walking through the Drumbeg common grazing land full of pre-crofting history and Assynt’s special wildlife. We will see dragonflies, sundews, and bog asphodels and maybe even golden eagles and merlins. Bring packed lunch. 7km walk. This walk can be boggy […]
Why not enter the contest for the best sand sculpture on one of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland! Starting at 11am with judging and prize giving at 1.30pm. Don’t forgot your bucket and spade. Or just come along to admire the many amazing sculptures for free! Loads of really good prizes. A great day […]
Explore this fantastic Assynt mountain (808m) with our partners the John Muir Trust. Look for Mountain Hares and Ptarmigan. This is a strenuous walk. Participants must have good fitness for steep and rocky terrain and bring appropriate outdoor clothing, footwear and lunch. The distance is 14km.This walk is subject to good weather conditions and if […]
Allt Doire na Cuilinn, Quinag (NC2025) We are delighted to have Stephen Moran to lead a hunt for insects in this area. Meet at the Boat Bay car park on Loch Assynt (NC201260) at 10.30 am. Bring lunch. Contact: Romany Garnett (01571 855332).
Ranger led guided walk through some of the most amazing landscapes of Assynt. On the way we will explore the mysterious Druid’s cave, see sailing ships carved into the bedrock by folk nearly 200 years ago before they left for America and the unique wildlife of the gneiss landscape. Bring packed lunch. 10km walk. Note […]
Explore the wonderful world in a rockpool. Hermit crabs, starfish, beadlet anemones, sea scorpions, colourful sea slugs, porcelain crabs, and much, much more - meet some of the really weird wildlife living here. Rocks can be steep and slippery. Suitable for all the family but no unaccompanied children allowed. Adults must also book on. Meet […]