Ullapool Hill and Loch Achall- Easy/Moderate
Details
A gentle start to the weekend with a circular walk taking in the Ullapool Hill Path then Loch Achall and the Ullapool River.
A relatively easy walk on established paths and tracks. The route should give good views over Loch Broom and the surrounding hills.
TERRAIN
Clear paths, track and minor road with some steep sections.
ROUTE
Similar to walkhighlands route but note different starting point.
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/lochachall.shtml
WALK STATS
Distance: 12 km
Ascent: 381m
Time: 2.5 - 3.5 hours
SUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION S
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 walking boots, waterproofs, warm clothes, extra 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.
LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
Will be at the starting point for approx 09:45.
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.
Do ensure you give adequate warning if you decide not to come on the walk.
GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we 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, 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