Sandwood Way Cottage, Blairmore, Rhiconich, Lairg, IV27 4RT  |  07788 441 977 or 0208 399 6030  |   sandwoodway@yahoo.com

Call Ellen on 07788 441 977 or 0208 399 6030

Things to do

The location is ideal for walking, climbing, fishing, swimming, diving, surfing, cycling, wildlife watching and getting away from the crowds.

The location is a superb base to access the spectacular beaches of north-west Sutherland such as Sandwood Bay, explore the North-West Highland Geopark, visit Handa Island nature reserve, climb mountains Foinavon, Arkle and Stack and visit the villages of Durness, Kinlochbervie and Scourie.

 




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Things to do at a glance...

Wildlife

  • Handa Island Seabird Sanctuary
  • The north-west Scotland Geopark
  • Otters, deer and eagles
  • Rare flora

Water Sports

  • Loch and sea-fishing 

  • Sea-kayaking
    * Kayak Days available at Ridgway Centre, Ardmore
    rebecca@ridgway-adventure.co.uk 
    - Tel: +44 (0)1971 521006

  • Swimming and sea diving

Active Pursuits

  • * Walking and Climbing
  • * Swimming, Diving, Surfing, 
  • * Golf at Durness
  • * Spectacular Beaches at Oldshoremore, Polin, Durness
  • * Walk to Sandwood Bay

Hotels and Restaurants

  • * At Kinlochbervie and Rhichonich - Two hotels and one Restaurant
  • * At Scourie - One hotel and one restaurant
  • * At Durness - Several cafes - one hotel - three restaurants

 

Places to Visit

  • Chocolate Mountain and Craft Village at Durness
  • Sutherland Arts and Craft Centre
  • Access to several outstanding beaches
  • Sites of Special Scientific Interest
  • North-west Highland Geopark