How to find us, the old way without satnav – A choice of routes to Gairloch
ROUTE A
1 From Inverness continue north on the A9 until the Tore roundabout after 12 miles (20km). 2 Take the A835 towards Ullapool. 3 Just after Garve in 19 miles (31km) the scenic route by Loch Maree can be taken by branching left onto the A832 and following this road through Achnasheen and Kinlochewe to Gairloch. This is 45 miles (72km).
This route is shorter but contains a few stretches of single track road where passing places are used to allow oncoming traffic to pass. They should also be used to allow faster following traffic to overtake. If you are not familiar with single track roads please look up the rules regarding driving them beforehand.
ROUTE B
1 From Inverness continue north on the A9 until the Tore roundabout after 12 miles (20km). 2 Take the A835 towards Ullapool. 3 From Garve stay on the A835 until Braemore Junction 20 miles (32km). 4 Turn left onto the A832 and follow the road through Aultbea and Poolewe to Gairloch in 55 miles (88km).
This route is longer but is all double track road.
Gairloch is situated on the north-west coast of Scotland on the shores of Loch Gairloch. It has a commanding view over the Minch to The Isle of Skye and further afield to the Western Isles.
