The 6 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Lochinver, Scotland

July 14, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

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.
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1. Achmelvich Beach

Lochinver Scotland
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5.0 based on 428 reviews

Achmelvich Beach

Reviewed By ColinJW1987 - Perth, United Kingdom

Beautiful beach. A short walk over from the main beach is another beautiful more secluded beach, could have been in the Caribbean!

2. Cam-Mac Boat Trips

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5.0 based on 42 reviews

Cam-Mac Boat Trips

APRIL - SEPTEMBER 12pm / 3:30pm (additional sailings subject to demand) Enjoy a 2 hour coastal boat tour departing from Lochinver Marina on the 31ft "Ros Kynoch". Trips to the north to Achmelvich bay, Scott's Castle and Split Rock at Clachtoll. Trips to the south past Soyea island, Badnaban and Inverkirkaig to Inverpolly. Take in the beautiful scenery and local wildlife. Sailings are subject to weather conditions. Sea Angling and private charters available by arrangement. Visit our website for more information.

3. Drumbeg Loop

Lochinver Scotland
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4.5 based on 190 reviews

Drumbeg Loop

Reviewed By sandymA8365UJ - Dornoch, United Kingdom

Have been driving round here for most of my life , scenery is world beating , you cannot go fast , roads are narrow and twisting, so you can appreciate the views, take your time, have a local map so that you can see what you are looking at , you will probably decide to come back and visit one of the points you viewed! Loads of different interesting visits to take in.

4. Clachtoll Broch

Clachtoll, Lochinver Scotland
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Clachtoll Broch

Reviewed By stuarthH9461RR - Dunfermline, United Kingdom

A fantastic campsite on one of the most beautiful parts of the NC500. We've stayed here twice and love the facilities and friendly atmosphere at the campsite, just behind the fantastic beaches with lovely walks. Can be busy, so book!

5. Culag Woods

Lochinver IV27 4LE Scotland +44 1571 844368 http://www.culagwoods.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Culag Woods

Reviewed By leonardm687 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

This is a lovely woodland area on the north west side of Lochinver town. Access is by one of two carparks or a gate opposite the primary school. It isn't a particularly large wood but we spent a good 90 minutes walking along the well defined paths and visiting the viewpoint and pebble beach. Part of the attraction is the varied landscape within the woodland area with small hills, rocky outcrops and little streams. The trees are mixed deciduous and conifer and are well established with an extensive variety of mosses and other plant life growing around and up the trees. It is a very engaging place and ideal for a shortish walk.

6. Achmelvich Bay

B869, Lochinver IV27 4JB Scotland
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Achmelvich Bay

Reviewed By DevonRose11 - Plymouth, United Kingdom

This was the highlight of the NC500 without doubt. A stunning white sand, blue water beach and we stayed a the lovely campsite next door. This had a super little shop and amazing fish and chip shop. Would definitely return!

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