"Lunch time petrol stop on the road to Durness" Ullapool by Maxus

Ullapool Travel Guide: 80 reviews and 279 photos

Because it's there

I have spent several nights in Ullapool over the years, chiefly because it’s the only town of any size in this part of the world. I don’t like heading much further north of here after dark so if I am heading for Cape Wrath and running a little late an Ullapool pub crawl is the usual routine, followed by a night at what must be Britain’s windiest campsite.

It’s a great little fishing port and you never know who you are going to meet, we have spent evenings drinking vodka with some friendly Russians sailors and the campsite too attracts trippers from all over Europe, even though the water smells of diesel and the wind sometimes blows their tents down as it blasts its way up Loch Broom.

Others know much more about this place than I do, for me it’s really just a handy stop-off point but I was just so pleased with the fish and chips we got from the Chippy here on our last visit that I decided to write a tip.

I usually only buy beer and chips here but there is an outdoor shop for camping equipment and the likes. All the usual tat gifts, whiskey and woolens are available as are fishing trip etc etc

better weather

The wind can be a bugger but the sun does shine in Ullerpool sometimes. By the way, this is a very old photograph.

What year was it and why the maple leaf?

Ullerpool fishing boats fly the Canadian flag in a gesture of solidarity with their brothers across the Atlantic.

Last visit to Ullapool: Jun 2007
Intro Updated May 30, 2008
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If you are just passing through and want a quick lunch treat yourself to some of the best fish and chips in the country... more travel advice

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craic Mar 3, 2008 at 7:11 AM

it looks enchantingly bleak
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Bushman23 Nov 14, 2007 at 7:31 AM

hehe, i know the fish and chips are great... i used to fry them occasionally!! the good 'ol days... :-)
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gilabrand Nov 11, 2007 at 3:30 AM

Fish n' chips. Amazing, but I've never tried it.
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Sambawalk Jun 26, 2007 at 9:23 AM

Nice fish and chips for GBP4.5. Be sure to look for this place.