Location: Lochinver
Top Things to do in Lochinver
Top Restaurants in Lochinver
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Lochinver (Loch an Inbhir in Gaelic) is a village on the coast in the Assynt district of Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. A few miles northeast is Loch Assynt which is the source of the River Inver which flows into Loch Inver at the village. There are 200 or so lochans in the area which makes the place very popular with anglers. Lochinver is dominated by the "sugar loaf" shape of Caisteal Liath, the summit peak of nearby Suilven.
Restaurants in Lochinver
1. Achmelvich Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By NorthernHeatseeker - UK
We travelled quite a way to visit this beach and it didn't disappoint. It was the most beautiful, cloudless February day and the colour of the sea took my breath away. We almost had the beach completely to ourselves, it felt very special to be there.
The lovely white sand is very clean and it is so nice just to take a bit of time here enjoying the beauty. My other half took a quick stroll over the little hill to see the neighbouring, equally gorgeous little beach.
The single track road here was quiet when we visited, would imagine it can get busy in the summer months. Unfortunately on the day of our visit the Ladies toilet was locked. Had to use the Gents which unfortunately were both quite blocked up, although there was loo paper and paper towels!
So glad we went as it is just a magical place.
2. Drumbeg Loop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By ClockwatcherUk - UK
We did the North Coast 500 anti-clockwise and on the later part of our trip, decided to travel on the Drumbeg Loop en route to Lochinver, which was one of our overnight stops. You see some of the most dramatic and unspoiled scenery in Scotland here but take your time - many of the roads are single tracks with Passing Places.
3. Inver Cruises
Overall Ratings
5 based on 39 reviews
Invercruises is a small boat tour and fishing trip business Working from the beautiful village of Lochinver. Take a trip on the 31 foot "Ros Kynoch" around Europe's last true Wilderness taking in breathtaking scenery and all the wildlife it has to offer in its true and wild habitat. Also on offer are relaxed family fishing trips catching whatever the minch has on offer!
Reviewed By Carol M
Lochinver Harbour has a mix of pleasure boats and working boats. Sailing with Inver Cruises was great because the two guys were motivated and genuinely wanted to show off the beauty that is to be seen by sailing along the coast of Lochinver. The "sailor" never rocked the boat ! The other "sailor" spoke about the sea life (saw the seal colony), the geological history of the ancient rock and for me, best was the story he told of the man who built a house in the rock. When the tour was over, we went to see it for ourselves and it was so interesting. A great time had by all!
4. Culag Woods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Khantebebad - Blackpool, United Kingdom
If you are walking the dog beware of the Ticks, we spent less than an hour waking through the woods to find out dog had picked up 4 ticks !!! Add to that, Ticks like humans too, I guess we just got lucky there...
5. Highland Stoneware
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
We have been making our unique collection of quality pottery to use and enjoy, in Lochinver, for over 40 years. Each piece is entirely made and freehand painted by exceptionally skilled craftspeople. Visitors are welcome to look round the pottery and watch whatever processes are going on(more can be seen on weekday mornings!). You can also buy from our shop and our outdoor mosaics make a fantastic photo opportunity!
Reviewed By Viv C - Caithness and Sutherland, United Kingdom
Highland pottery is a place a would take my visitors again. Although Lochinver is a relatively small place, the scenery is beautiful and there are places to eat and relax.
The pottery has an area where you can look around, see how pottery is made and glazed and painted, its very interesting and staff are friendly.
The pottery isn't cheap to buy but it is good quality. There are 'seconds' pottery which is cheaper and still worth a buy.
In the area around the building there are large pieces of pottery - sofa and TV a car, all made out of broken pieces, really fun.
You won't be disappointed when you get there.
6. Clachtoll Broch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By emloue - Hartlepool, United Kingdom
A lovely little walk well signposted and very accessible. Only one slippery climb. Amazing views from the cliffs showing some of the folding of the earth millions of years ago. The Iron Age fort is very well preserved. You can go inside it and climb on top. It's a thrilling piece of history. The walk can be circular or you can go back on yourselves to the car park. Some sheep but dogs are welcome either close or on leash.
7. Achmelvich Bay
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By sue190747 - Luton, United Kingdom
This is a stunning white sandy beach in the middle of nowhere. Beautiful white sands, lovely walks up along the cliffs, quiet and peaceful. Gorgeous! We visited on a pretty wild day in September but I can imagine that at the height of summer it would be a fantastic place for a picnic on the beach and a swim in the sea. There is a large car park with toilets. No cafe, so take your own food/drink.
8. Little Assynt Estate
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Andrew D - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A gem just outside Lochinver on the main road to Ullapool. There are a range of walks for different abilities (details and maps on website or in Tourist Information) and the views are spectacular (go to Ken's path if you can). The paths are clearly marked and maintained. Well managed by the community- one of the best things we did in Lochinver.
9. Assynt Visitor centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Suntravellers65 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The Assynt community have gone to great lengths, mainly by volunteers, to set up a most informative display system on the Geology and the local History. masses of clearly laid out information and a great collection of historical items found--even including the only Polar Bear skull from the ice age which has been found in a Scottish location.
10. Rockpool
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By jeanmertzanakis - Athens, Greece
Our visit to Lochinver ended with a visit to Rockpool - unassuming from the outside but a treasurer trove on the inside. Beautiful gifts for all the family - toys and activities for children, lovely jewellery, particularly the semi-precious stones in celtic designs, attractive items for each room of the house, to mention just a few. The owner is charming, knowledgeable and helpful and her shop is prettily laid out, light and bright. Don't miss Rockpool when you're in Lochinver - a lovely browse with something for every pocket.
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