Location: Gairloch
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The 8 Best Nature & Parks in Gairloch, Scotland
Gairloch (/ˈɡɛərlɒx/ GAIR-lokh; Scottish Gaelic: Geàrrloch Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [ˈkʲaːrˠl̪ˠɔx], meaning "Short Loch") is a village, civil parish and community on the shores of Loch Gairloch in Wester Ross, in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. A popular tourist destination in the summer months, Gairloch has a golf course, a small museum, several hotels, a variety of shops, chinese and fish and chip takeaways, a community centre, a leisure centre with sports facilities, a local radio station, beaches and nearby mountains. Gairloch is one of the principal villages on the North Coast 500 route.
Restaurants in Gairloch
1. Fionn Loch
2. Gruinard Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By PeterChad - Durham, United Kingdom
The drive along Gruinard Bay coast road, north from Poolewe, gives stunning views over the bay. We have seen sea otters and all three kinds of diver in this bay. One of the loveliest views in Britain.
3. Shieldaig Falconry
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
Private falconry and archery experiences . Come and fly our beautiful birds of prey to your gloved hand, or test your skills at archery in the stunning grounds of shieldaig lodge hotel
4. Loch Maree
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4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By JulieWill - Atherstone, United Kingdom
Stunning scenery with some nice places to eat, there is a good tourist information centre with a nice little cafe and a little shop. There is an old military base not far away ( ask at the tourist info ) with some great views. There are also some nice local beaches.
5. Flowerdale Waterfall
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By fishdiver01 - Newquay, United Kingdom
Stayed in a cottage nearby and did this walk on our last day. It was a beautiful day and the walk was perfect. The woodland is looked after and route to the waterfall sign posted. It was easy underfoot apart from the last few metres which as stated is a steep incline. The bridge you have to cross needs some attention as it is beginning to rot in places. The best viewing point for pics is actually at the bridge as if you continue to the top you cannot actually see the waterfall. Well worth the visit.
6. Fairy Lochs
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Artandphotography - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This walk takes you to a war memorial of an American Liberator plane that was returning home to the US at the end of World War II. Unfortunately, it crashed in bad weather and all lives were lost. There is a plaque and debris from the plane that should be treated with utmost care and respect. Good footwear and appropriate clothing is essental for the walk, which is rough in places, but the views along the path and into the hills are stunning, especially of Slioch, the Torridons and over to Skye and Gairloch.
7. Victoria Falls
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4.0 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Romantic_11 - Romsey, United Kingdom
An easy miss and and it has a small car park and a short walk uphill to a viewing platform. excellent in full spate on 1st April
8. Gairloch Sitooterie
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
