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Wed 4th May:
Bone Caves, Inchnadamph
11.00 - 3.00pm. A walk to the entrance of the Bone caves where ancient bones of reindeer, humans and even polar bears were found. Meet Bone Caves car park (4 km south of Inchnadamph @ NC253 179). Grade C, 4km.
Wed 11th May:
Glen Leireag, Nedd
11.00 - 3.00pm. Explore the secret glen where Freshwater Pearl Mussels live and Golden Eagle hunt. Meet Nedd Bridge (NC148 315). Grade C, 9km
Wed 18th May:
Dubh Clais, Lochinver
11.00 - 3.00pm. An interesting walk to the old Clearance Village and return via the woodland along the River Inver. Meet at the Lochinver Tourist Information Centre (NC095 225). Grade B, 8km.
Wed 25th May:
Clachtoll
11.00 - 2.00pm. A fascinating coastal walk with a chance of see passing Whimbrels and Golden Plovers. Meet at Clachtoll car park (NC040 273). Grade B, 4km.
22nd – 4th June:
Highland Wild Encounters Fortnight
. A fortnight of special wildlife events in Caithness and Sutherland including several events in Assynt.
(See separate programme.)

Wed 8th June:
Achmelvich, Lochinver
11.00 - 4.00pm. A beautiful coastal walk in search of butterflies and orchids. You can expect to see six different species of orchid. Meet at Achmelvich beach car park (NC059 248). Grade C, 5km.
Tues 14th June:
Bone Caves, Inchnadamph
11.00 - 3.00pm. A walk to the Bone caves where ancient bones of reindeer, humans and even polar bears have been found. Meet Bone Caves car park (4 km south of Inchnadamph @ NC253 179). Grade C, 4km.
Thurs 16th June:
Achmelvich, Lochinver
11.00 - 3.00pm. Coastal walk to the old meal mill at Altanabradhan Mill. Meet at Achmelvich beach car park (NC059 248). Grade C, 5km.

Tues 21st June:
Traligill, Inchnadamph
11.00 - 4.00pm. A walk through the valley of the trolls, an ancient limestone landscape in search of globe flowers and mountain avens and the caves of Inchnadamph National Nature Reserve. Meet @ Inchndamph car park (NC251 217). Grade B, 9km.

Thurs 23rd June:
Quinag, near Lochinver
11.00 - 6.00pm. A climb to the top in search of Mountain Azalea, Mountain Hares and Ptarmigan (764m). Meet @car park 3km north of Skiag Bridge (NC232 274). Grade D, 7km.
Tues 28th June:
Clachtoll
11.00 - 2.00pm. A beautiful coastal walk to the Iron age Broch. Meet Clachtoll Beach car park (NC040 273). Grade B, 4km
Thurs 30th June:
Animal Detectives, Lochinver
11.00 - 2.00pm. For all those Sherlock Holmes who want to learn about tracks and signs of Pine Martens, Otters and others in the woods along the River Inver. Meet River Inver Bridge on edge of Lochinver (NC 097 232). Grade B, 5km

Tues 5th July:
Loch an Sabhail, Little Assynt
11.00 - 3.00pm. An adventure around the community owned estate to the long-deserted township of Loch Beanach. The path is quite rough in places. Meet at Little Assynt car park, 7km east of Lochinver (NC 155 252). Grade C, 5km.

Thurs 7th July:
Cul Mor, Elphin
11.00 - 6.00pm. A straightforward climb to the top with magnificent views and some rare and interesting plants (849m). Meet small layby (NC189 094) just south of Knockan Visitor centre. Grade D, 10km.
Tues 12th July:
Cetacean Watch at Stoer Lighthouse
11.00 - 3.00pm. A Ranger will be at the lighthouse with a telescope to hopefully see any passing Dolphins or Whales. Meet Stoer Lighthouse (NC005 327). This event is weather-dependent and please bring binoculars if possible.
Thurs 14th July:
Clachtoll
11.00 - 2.00pm. A beautiful coastal walk to the Iron age Broch. Meet Clachtoll Beach car park (NC040 273). Grade B, 4km

Tues 19th July:
Achmelvich, Lochinver 11.00 - 3.00pm. Coastal walk to the old meal mill at Altanabradhan Mill. Meet at Achmelvich beach car park (NC059 248). Grade C, 5km.

Wed 20th July:
Dragon Walk, Lochinver
11.00 - 2.00pm. A family walk in search of the elusive northern green dragon in Culag Woods. A sense of adventure needed. Meet at the Lochinver Tourist Information Centre (NC095 225). Grade A, 2km.

Thurs 21st July:
Rockpools at
Clachtoll 1.00 - 3.00pm. In search of the weird and wonderful beasties that live in our rockpools. Meet Clachtoll Beach car park (NC040 273).
Mon 25th July:

Rockpools at Achmelvich 4.00 - 5.30pm. Help us find hermit crabs, sea hares, butterfish and much, much more. Meet Achmelvich Beach car park (NC059 248).

Tues 26th July:
Drumbeg Peat Road
11.00 - 3.00pm. A journey into the interior of Assynt rich in wildlife and history. Meet at Drumbeg view point (NC120 330). Grade B, 8km.
Thurs 28th July:
Elphin to Lochinver
9.00 - 7.00pm. A long but fantastic journey through the remote heart of Assynt, past the foot of Suilven. Meet at the Lochinver Post Office where we will get the Postbus to Elphin to start the walk back to Lochinver. Grade D, 22km.

Tues 2nd Aug:
Clachtoll Sand Sculpture Contest
12.00 noon. Fun for all the family. Bring bucket and spade. Judging at 1.30pm. There will be a barbeque. Meet Clachtoll Beach car park (NC040 273).
Thurs 4th Aug:
Bone Caves, Inchnadamph
11.00 - 3.00pm. A walk to the Bone caves where ancient bones of reindeer, humans and even polar bears have been found. Meet Bone Caves car park (4 km south of Inchnadamph @ NC253 179). Grade C, 4km.
Tues 9th Aug:
Achmelvich, Lochinver
11.00 - 3.00pm. Coastal walk to the old meal mill at Altanabradhan Mill. Meet at Achmelvich beach car park (NC059 248). Grade C, 5km.
Wed 10th July:
Dragonflies at Lochinver
11.00 - 2.00pm. A family event to learn more about these colourful killing machines; their airborne and underwater existence. Meet at the Lochinver Tourist Information Centre (NC095 225). Grade A, 2km.
Thurs 11th Aug:
Traligill, Inchnadamph
11.00 - 4.00pm. A walk through the valley of the trolls to the ancient limestone caves of Inchnadamph National Nature Reserve. Meet at Inchnadamph car park (NC251 217). Grade B, 9km.
Tues 16th Aug:
Culkein Stoer cliff walk
11.00 - 3.00pm. A coastal walk along the Torridonian sandstone cliff tops - a great place for Dolphins and Otters. Meet at the bay of Culkein (NC038 332). Grade B, 7km.
Thurs 18th Aug:
Drumbeg Peat Road
11.00 - 3.00pm. A journey into the interior of Assynt rich in wildlife and history. Meet at Drumbeg view point (NC120 330). Grade B, 8km.
Mon 22nd Aug:
Rockpools at Achmelvich
3.00 - 4.30pm. Help us find hermit crabs, sea hares, butterfish and much, much more. Meet Achmelvich Beach car park (NC059 248).
Tues 23rd Aug:
Clachtoll
11.00 - 2.00pm. A beautiful coastal walk to the Iron age Broch. Meet Clachtoll Beach car park (NC040 273). Grade B, 4km.
Thurs 25th Aug:
Canisp, Assynt
10.00 - 6.00pm. A magic walk to the high top a place to find Golden Plovers Golden Eagles and Wild Azaleas (846m). Meet Loch Awe, 3km north of Ledmore junction (NC250 161) 12km. Grade D.
Tues 30th Aug:
Old Man of Stoer
11.00- 3.00pm A cliff top walk to this amazing sea stack and return via the Fairy hill. Meet at Stoer lighthouse (NC005 328). Grade C, 6km.

Thurs 1st Sept:
Dubh Clais, Lochinver
11.00 - 3.00pm. An interesting walk to the old Clearance Village and return via the woodland along the River Inver. Meet at the Lochinver Tourist Information Centre (NC095 225). Grade B, 8km.
Wed 7th Sept:
Achmelvich, Lochinver
11.00 - 3.00pm. Coastal walk to the old meal mill at Altanabradhan Mill. Meet @ Achmelvich car park (NC059 248). Grade C, 5km.

Tues 13th Sept:
To the top of Conival
10 - 6.00pm. A climb to see ice age features and see evidence where our continents collided (987m). There will be a shorter walk if the weather is bad. Meet at Inchnadamph car park (NC251 217). Grade D, 15km. A good level of fitness required.
Wed 14th Sept:
Geology Fun day
12.00 - 4.00pm. A day of events and activities for all the family to celebrate our new status as Scotland’s first European Geopark. At Stoer hall, (NC 041 297).
Thurs 15th Sept:
Geology car tour, Lochinver
11.00 -3.00pm. The geological story of Assynt explained. A tour of some of the hot spots in the North West Highlands Geopark. We will share cars for a short journey to visit these sites. Meet at the Lochinver Tourist Information Centre (NC095 225). Grade B. 2km.
Wed 20th Sept:
Evening Badger Watch, Clachtoll
Please phone to book and get details (Tel: 01571 844654)

Wed 27th Sept:
Fungi
11.00 - 2.00pm. Learn to identify some of the edible mushrooms, followed by a tasting session/picnic at the White Shore. Meet Culag Wood main car park (NC094 219) Grade B, 3km.


Walk Grades

Grade “A” - Walking on established paths on various surfaces and slopes
Grade “B” - Walking over paths and rough/ boggy ground at low level – reasonable level of fitness is required
Grade “C” - Walking over rough/boggy ground and some hills - a reasonable level of fitness is required
Grade “D” - Walking through and over mountainous terrain - a good level of fitness is required