Easy: Isle Martin Explorer, Ullapool weekend
Details
A circular stroll as per walk highlands on the nearest Summer Island to the mainland, Isle Martin. Not been on the island before but i believe there's fantastic views including An Teallach, Ben More Coigach and the site of the Viking fort that we visited last year on the Posties walk, Dun Canna.
Meeting point is the large lay-by at Ardmair Beach on the A835 https://maps.app.goo.gl/AiEUEKmpsUXosxaH9 (Photo attached) We can then walk through Ardmair camp-site to Ardmair jetty. The lay-by is approx 3 miles north of Ullapool. Incase it's full, there's a small lay-by 400m approx north on the A835.
Ferry Ticket price/Timetable
Per phone call to Ferry operator, return ticket is £15 however if there's a group then price in blocks of 5 or more of us, is £10 each. Tickets can only be purchased on the day and they accept contactless- take cash also just incase. There's no timetable, the ferry leaves when near full etc and it's a journey length of just under 1 mile. Last Ferry back is 4pm. The Island Trust web-site (And Facebook page) give good detail on the island however for Ferry details a phone number only is supplied; Visit Isle Martin
For queries on the day 07901 987769.
TERRAIN
Check Walk Highlands below.
ROUTE
Walk Highlands:
Isle Martin explorer
WALK STATS
Distance: 3.5 miles
Ascent: 200m
Time: 2.5 hours
SUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organiser.
The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
PACE
You must have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a **moderate pace**
CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with waterproofs, warm clothes, gloves and hat and food and water.
WEATHER FORECAST
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day.
*MWIS
LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one. If receiving a lift plse share contact details.
Please arrive ready to walk and we will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.
RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.
GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we lead ourselves and make decisions and walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-)
Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.
If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time.