Step directly from our hotel into some of the most breathtaking coastal and mountain scenery in the Scottish Highlands.
Explore Our Interactive Walking Wall
Planning your daily Highland adventures is effortless at Gairloch Highland Lodge thanks to our floor-to-ceiling Ordnance Survey Walking Wall located right in the lobby. This detailed, interactive map highlights 30 hand-picked local routes across Gairloch, Poolewe, Loch Ewe, and Torridon, ranging from gentle woodland strolls to classic mountain traverses. Each trail details essential distances, terrain levels, and prime wildlife hot spots, making it easy to choose the ideal hike for the day’s weather before heading out.
Your Personal Highland Route Finder
Located right in the hotel lobby, our massive floor-to-ceiling Ordnance Survey map brings the surrounding wilderness to life. It gives you an instant, visual overview of the region’s best hiking routes.
30 Mapped Routes: Explore 30 hand-selected trails starting straight from Gairloch or just a short drive away. Options range from gentle, family-friendly coastal strolls to iconic mountain ridge traverses.
Key Trail Info at a Glance: Every route clearly details distance, elevation, terrain difficulty, and estimated walking times. It also highlights prime wildlife hot spots for spotting eagles, otters, and red deer.
Tailored Local Guidance: We are always on hand to help you choose the best route for your fitness level, time frame, and the daily weather forecast.
Featured Routes from Our Walking Wall
Here is a preview of the routes highlighted on our lobby map, grouped by difficulty:
Easy & Family-Friendly Walks
Flowerdale Waterfall Walk (#15): Step straight out from the hotel into ancient woodland trails following the river to the cascading Gairloch Waterfall.
Mellon Udrigle Coastal Circuit (#01): A gentle coastal loop featuring shell-sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, and distant views across to Suilven and the Summer Isles.
Moderate Hikes
Fairy Lochs (#19): A scenic 4-mile circular trail leading up through heather-clad hills to quiet lochans and the historic WWII Liberator aircraft memorial site.
Old Tollie Road (#11): A historic cross-country track connecting Loch Maree to Poolewe, offering sweeping elevated views of Loch Ewe.
Challenging & Mountain Trails
Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail (#24): Britain’s first official mountain trail, ascending through ancient Caledonian pine forest into rugged mountain terrain.
Liathach Circuit / Coire Mhic Nòbaill (#29): A spectacular 12 km valley walk rounding the northern base of Liathach. This route leads you through a dramatic, desolate glen framed by massive sandstone mountains on all sides on an easy-to-follow path with 320m of ascent.
Plan Your Route with Us
Pop down to the lobby each morning to consult the Walking Wall, grab route recommendations based on the daily weather forecast, and set off on your Highland adventure.