Lochcarron is situated on the West Coast of Scotland on the shores of Loch Carron amidst magnificent Highland scenery.
Lochcarron offers many beautiful walks and activities and is a perfect base for touring.
Drive or enjoy the scenic train ride to Inverness (take a boat trip to see the dolphins in Firth of Forth)
from Strathcarron Train Station nearby.
Visit Plockton with its palm trees or head by Torridon to the the glorious beaches in Gairloch or to Applecross and Shieldaig
- so many varied and beautiful sites to see nearby and within easy reach.
So much to see and do in the area - world-famous castles such as Eilean Donan Castle in Dornie http://www.eileandonancastle.com/or one of the many visitor attractions on Skye http://www.skye.co.uk/
If gardening is your passion then you must visit nearby Attadale Gardens or a wonderful scenic journey by Gairloch and Poolewe to Inverewe Gardens http://www.scotlandsgardens.org/Ross&Skye
Views from and around Harbour Cottage in Slumbay - a peaceful bay 1.2miles from the picturesque village of Lochcarron. The cottage is yards from the pebble beach with uninterrupted views down the loch.
For More Active Pursuits:-
So many activities - now even more popular with the trail marked by the NC500 Trail - www.northcoast500.com/
Cycling - Wonderful roads and scenery and many a keen cyclist yearns to tackle the 2053’ high Bealach na Ba. Clouds permitting you'll be thrilled to see the glorious panorama to the Outer Hebrides and South to the Kintail mountains. www.applecross.uk.com
View from the summit of Bealach na Ba
Climbing - Skye, Torridon - so many choices and levels of expertise to choose from http://www.torridonmountains.com/ www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Golf - Lochcarron has a friendly 9-hole on a beautiful lochside setting. Visitors always welcome.
http://www.lochcarrongolfclub.co.uk/
Sailing - Based in the village just around the bay from the cottage.http://www.lochcarronsailing.com/
http://www.lochcarrongolfclub.co.uk/
Sailing - Based in the village just around the bay from the cottage.http://www.lochcarronsailing.com/
Please note: the above links are suggestions - there are many other activities and providers available.
Take a boat trip from Plockton to see the seals. A glorious view fom Strathcarron to Kyle of Lochalsh train journey
Maybe even sitting reading a book in the garden or beach.
A welcome holiday awaits you in Lochcarron
A welcome holiday awaits you in Lochcarron