Assynt

Breathtaking scenery abounds on this circular route from the foot of Stac Pollaidh. The route begins with a leisurely descent down to the coast with views to the Summer Isles and Torridon. The return journey awards a panoramic view of the unique mountains rising above the moors in this remote and otherwordly landscape.

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Single track road with Stac Pollaidh in the background

Route Summary

Distance

22 miles / 35 km
Time

01:37
Ascent

951 feet / 290 m
Difficulty Level

Moderate
Terrain

Road
Start Point

Stac Pollaidh Car Park
End Point

Stac Pollaidh Car Park
How to Get There

The start of this route is 14.7 miles north of Ullapool. Public transport is available via an infrequent bus service (811) from Ullapool.
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Gallery

Cùl Beag Mountain rises above Loch Lurgainn on a fine day — Cùl Beag and Loch Lurgainn

Loch Bad a' Ghaill with a backdrop of Stac Pollaidh and Cùl Beag — Loch Bad a' Ghaill

Signpost for Ullapool with Stac Pollaidh in the background — Signposts

A straight single track road leads to the sea near Achiltibuie — Flat Stretch

Folding bike cyclist ascends a single track road with the Summer Isles and Torridon in the background — Above Altandhu

Single track road with Torridon mountains in the distance — Torridon Backdrop

Wagtail bird pirched on a shed roof in Polbain — Wagtail

A floppy eared pig looks over a fence, though not sure what he can see because his ears are in the way — Blinders

Grass roof accommodation in Polbain — The Brochs of Coigach

Looking high above the sea over to the Summer Isles — Summer Isles View

Sheep on a single track road north of Achiltibuie — Locals

A sea shed with plastic buoys and fishing gear piled near the front door. — Sea Shed

Suilven, Stac Pollaidh, Cùl Mor and Cùl Beag — Mountains of Assynt

Folding bike on a single track road with mountains of Assynt in the background — Return Journey

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