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Achiltibuie (Coigach)
is a small quiet settlement with a local store, post office, hotel
and the hydroponicum. You can get a bite to eat at the hotel or the
hydroponicum (closed Nov to Easter)
You can't get much
further along the road at this point so turn back and head off on
the Reiff road (this is a circular road) - take the coastal route
since on the way you will see one of the most stunning views you'll
ever see - The Summer Isles. If the lighting is right you'll think
you've won the lottery.
There is a view
point on the right part way up a hill before Achnahaird.
Follow this road
round
and take the
road to the beach at Achnahaird; its a very short ride and you will
be rewarded by a lovely walk to a wide-open beach and stunning
views.
 
If you go back via
the A835 you'll pass Stac Pollaidh (known as Stac Polly and is
2009ft high). There is a circular walk around Stac Polly if you have
the time. There is a car park by the side of the road
There are boat trips
to the Summer Isles from just outside Achiltibuie but they don't run
all the time so you may just have to take a chance. If they are
running it is around 10.30am and 2.15pm. (except Sunday) Phone
01854 622200 (w) or 01854 622315 (h). This would surely be a fine
thing to do on a nice day.
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