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  • Summer Isles Boattrip

    For my 2nd day in Ullapool, I planned a special treat – a boat trip to the Summer Isles. The Summer Isles are a group of small islands lying in the mouth of Loch Broom. Today none of the islands are inhabited, the last inhabited one was Tanera Mòr, which is also the largest one.

    Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!

    Leaving from Ullapool we quickly met the first (of many highlights) seals enjoying a nap.

    Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!

    Shortly afterwards everyone was looking out for sea eagles, we actually saw a tiny one, but I didn´t manage to take a picture but seeing it was more than enough!

    Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!

    Rhue Lighthouse seen from the sea.

    Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!

    The Summer Isles and meeting the first school of Dolphins.

    Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!

    They were a bit shy and didn´t come too close to the boat, our captain told us that this school was still recovering from a traumatic event which happened a few days earlier and we also moved on pretty quickly to not disturb them too much.

    Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!

    The ferry going to Lewis.

    Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!

    And suddenly the next school of dolphins said hello. These weren’t shy at all and played close around the boat.

    Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!

    The dolphins said goodbye and we moved on towards one of the isles.

    Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!

    Turning around and going back to Ullapool.

    Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!

    If you´re ever in Ullapool, I would definitely recommend going on a boat trip, it was a stunning drive and seeing all the wildlife was just amazing.

    Boattrip from Ullapool to the Summer Isles and lots of wildlife!

  • Stoer

    Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.

    I continued from Clachtoll Broch walking along the coastline until I reached the small beach of Stoer.

    Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.

    First I wondered why it was a bit smelly on the beach until I saw the decomposing dead seal lying there – or better said someone pointed it out to me.

    Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church. Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.

    Back in the village I finally walked to the old church I´ve seen from the road.

    Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.

    View towards Clachtoll.

    Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church. Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church. Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church. Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.

    Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.

    Walking back to Clachtoll beach.

    Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.

    And some coffee was waiting for me at the Flossie beach hut, a little shop.

    Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.

  • Clachtoll Broch

    The heatwave was over and Clachtoll beach was pretty empty again – perfect for a little walk around the beach and the cliffs towards Clachtoll broch.

    Clachtoll Broch 1

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    Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.

    Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.

    Going down towards the beach, and coming by the former salmon bothy. The poles outside were used to dry the nets. And inside there is a “fisherman” waiting to tell you their story.

    Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.
    The Icehouse for storing the salmon
    Clachtoll Broch 2
    Salmon Bothy

    Clachtoll Broch 3 Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.

    Walking along the cliffs toward the broch – is quite an easy but a very lovely walk. For directions have a look at WalkingHighlands.

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    Clachtoll Broch

    Finally, I caught the first glimpse of the broch.

    Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.

    The weather got moodier and moodier which added an extra layer of atmosphere. Clachtoll Broch was the home of a family in the Iron Age and was destroyed by a huge fire.

    Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.