Local Information
Here's a bit of local
information for things to do in and around Ullapool on days
when diving isn't an option, or for family and friends who
are not divers.
Click here for a streetmap of the village.
The village has got
several hotels, B&B's, self catering and hostels to stay
in...something to meet everyone's budget. One of the things
the club is often asked by visiting divers is where should we
stay...well here's one for starters....
Chalet
individually sited in the south-east corner of this beautiful
bay at Ardmair 3 miles North of Ullapool. The chalet has 3
bedrooms, one double, two twin rooms. The open plan living
room/kitchenette has a colour television, dining table and
facilities include kettle, toaster, fridge, microwave and
cooker. The bathroom has both a bath and shower.
The
chalet is electric and heating consists of electric wall
heaters. A £1 coin operated meter charges electricity. Linen
is not provided, although blankets and pillows are. Parking
is available at each chalet.
As a
diver in the local sub-aqua club myself I can advise on dive
sites and also can assist with air fills if necessary.
Anchoring is possible below the chalet depending on the wind
direction.
Prices from £200 per
week, contact Malcolm MacLeod on
07785 335994
Ullapool has plenty of
shops to wander round - or to pop in to dodge the rain! The
shops are mainly found on two streets in the village, Shore
Street and Argyle Street. These two streets run parallel to
each other and have the usual tourist outlets and some unique
shops such as "Artworks" and "Strandlines".
Highland Stoneware Pottery is well worth a visit and can be
found on North Road, just out of the village. We have a good
Safeway that opens until 8pm in the summer, 6pm in the winter.
Safeway is situated next to the Latheron car park - parking
here is plentiful and free of charge.
For those interested in
history, Ullapool Museum is a great place to spend an afternoon.
It has lots of old photos and interesting displays. The museum
is on Argyle Street.
Internet access is abundant;
you can get online at the hostels, the bookshop or the library
(situated in the High School on North Road).
For the more energetic
there's bike hire from West House Hostel on Argyle Street
and numerous walks around the area. Our leisure centre has
a wonderful family swimming pool, sauna, gym and loads of
stuff going on for kids during the school holidays. Ullapools
9-hole golf course is popular with locals and visitors alike.
If
you enjoy the sea there are two terrific boat trips available.
The "Summer Queen" does two- and four-hour nature
cruises up Loch Broom and around the Summer Isles. The "Summer
Queen" ticket office is on Shore Street not far from
the Seascape office. Seascape visit the islands in a high-powered
rhib.
Fishing boats are for
hire at Ardmair, 3-miles north of Ullapool. Ardmair is also
the starting point for visits to Isle Martin, well known for
its abundant bird life. The local Tourist Information office
can provide more information. It is on Argyle Street in Ullapool.
Local bus services run
to Inverness, Gairloch and Achiltibuie, and for exact times
check with the Tourist Information office. There are usually
two buses a day (none on Sundays) in summer which usually
meet the ferry from Lewis.
For more thoughts on what
to do in and around Ullapool check out the Links
page.
Boats can be launched
at Ardmair, or from the wee pier in Ullapool. For details
on boat launching, diving & air fills please drop us an
email before you come to visit.
