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Ullapool Travel Guide: 80 reviews and 279 photos

Snowy Reflections on a sea loch - Ullapool

Easter in Ullapool

Easter was early this year and the snow was late. We thought of visting Easter Ross but Wester Ross held the wild hightlands and the lovely quiet villages of Ullapool and Gairloch. Such a large and remote but perfectly accessable area to explore this was the perfect spot to rewind, relax and enjoy the great outdoors. We didn't mind the frequent snow showers either most fell when we were travelling around. So don't let the weather put you off.

Ardmair Point

A Glimpse of Loch Marie

Pros and Cons

Pros:Scenery to keep you dreaming of a return
Cons:You can't guarantee sunshine but the weather just adds to the experience
In a nutshell:Go Wild in the Highlands

Last visit to Ullapool: Mar 2008
Intro Updated Apr 6, 2008
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Common Grazing grounds & cattle grids ...... - Ullapool

Common Grazing grounds & cattle grids... Local Customs (3)

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BruceDunning Feb 27, 2012 at 12:58 PM

The area looks remote and appealing to go and see one day. You did a nice job of describing the sites and scenery, enhanced by good photos
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Yaqui Dec 27, 2011 at 8:57 AM

The snow on the peaks looks so beautiful. Nothing like a snow covered cap! I enjoyed the tour of this lovely place!
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jumpingnorman Feb 22, 2009 at 4:20 PM

Hi Joan! Never heard of Ullapool but it does look gorgeous...I like those snowcapped mountains, Norman :)
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volopolo Jan 23, 2009 at 3:27 AM

Excellent information! Nice job
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freddie18 Dec 28, 2008 at 2:35 PM

The tumbling water and the tumbling snow in Altan Dhub is spectacular. Have not seen like this before. Thanks Joan for sharing.
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Redang Dec 11, 2008 at 10:05 PM

Ys, both Ullapool and Inverness are really nice; I still have at least two more pages to add but I don't know when, I added Santiago de C., Malta..., and next Monday I'll begin a new trip for 5 days. I'll have a look at your pages
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suvanki Oct 29, 2008 at 3:44 PM

Oh Joan, your tips and pics transported me back in time to my teenage years, when our family holidays were spent camping in Ullapool. I really must go back there again soon! Best wishes, Sue X
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timada Oct 7, 2008 at 11:17 AM

Wonderful landscapes in Ullapool . Your pictures are extraordinary!
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toonsarah Jun 6, 2008 at 1:45 AM

Evocative writing & photos Joan. I particularly liked your intro photo & "Where the Boats come and go" in Gairloch. £5 for 2 coffees is quite normal in London ;))
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DAO Jun 4, 2008 at 2:52 PM

2009? We may have 2 Euro Meetings!