Come and explore Ullapool & area – you won’t be disappointed.
Ullapool boxes well above its weight when it comes to entertainment.
Beautiful and rugged are words often used to describe this amazing area.
Variety of accommodation and camping in the Highlands.
If you are planning daytrips or holidays to the area please be respectful of the local community, check what is open and plan ahead before you come.
If you are travelling through, dispose of rubbish, chemical and grey water waste responsibly.
Please do not endanger the lives of others or wildlife by campfires in inappropriate places.
Enjoy your holiday, the peace and stunning views, take away memories, photos and videos but leave nothing behind.
We ask you to take care of yourselves and our community, thank you for your support.
The Welcome Ullapool Committee
Ullapool has a good selection of hotels to choose form, whether you are looking for luxury, or staying on a shoestring - browse our listings to find your perfect place to stay.
Many families in Ullapool run small, friendly bed and breakfasts - perfect for thise who like the personal touch, and that home from home feeling, click through the available options.
Ullapool offers you many larger bed and breakfast options and guesthouses, many with glorious views over Loch Broom and the Beinn Dearg mountains.
There are many caravan and camping sites in and around the lovely coastal areas of Ullapool; also there are Hostels and Bunkhouses available for the budget traveller.
If you prefer your own space and privacy during your time away you may consider on of the many Self Catering properties in Ullapool, you can stock up on supplies when you arrive.
Although beautiful, rugged and remote are words often used to describe the area, we are also surprisingly accessible with good links from throughout the UK and Europe to Inverness and only an hours drive from there to Ullapool. Ullapool & Wester Ross stand at the gateway to and from all points North, South, East & West.
From Inverness, Ullapool lies approximately 55 miles or 100km west along the A835 through stunning scenery. An hour’s drive with many places of interest and rest stops along the way.
Gairloch lies circa 50 miles or 80km to the south along the scenic A832 passing by Loch Maree, Gruinard & Dundonnell lying at the feet of mighty An Teallach.
The road north leads to Achiltibuie and Coigach 20 miles away past the striking Stac Pollaidh and sweeping along the beautiful beaches of Ardmair and Achnahaird.
Drive further north to Lochinver and Assynt up to the world famous beaches of Achmelvich, Clachtoll, Oldshoremore and Sandwood Bay, passing through the North West GeoPark and the famous peaks such as Suilven, visiting Scourie, Kinlochbervie and Durness to reach the stunning north coast where you can visit Cape Wrath and John O'Groats.
Citylink Coaches operate a bus service from Inverness to Ullapool. This runs in conjunction with the ferry service so times should be checked and tickets booked in advance.
D & E coaches also operate a service from Inverness to Dingwall, through Strathpeffer to Ullapool and onwards north to Lochinver, Scourie and Durness.
Citylink operate from Glasgow/Edinburgh to Ullapool and onwards to Stornoway.
Megabus also operate links throughout the UK to Inverness and Stagecoach operates the Jet Bus Service to Inverness Airport with up to a 30 minute service between the City of Inverness and the Airport.
The Westerbus also operates from Inverness to Gairloch connecting with an Ullapool service at Braemore Junction on a Monday, Wednesday & Saturday. For more information contact 01854 612966.
Caledonian MacBraynes operate a ferry link between Ullapool and Stornoway. (please check sailing times as these change through the year). They also offer Island Hopping passes that mean you can drive and sail between the islands and tour the west coast. The beautiful 2 ½ hrs cruise across the Minch offer a great day out and chance to see the Summer Isles and maybe even whales and dolphins...
Many companies operate flights into Inverness (1 hour drive from Ullapool) & Stornoway (2 ½ hr ferry crossing from Ullapool). Check the web sites for details:-
Highlands & Islands Airports (including Inverness & Stornoway)
Easyjet - Inverness links to London Gatwick and London Luton
Flybe - Links to many UK cities and European destinations
British Airways - Gatwick to Inverness, and has restarted links with Heathrow from May 2016
There are no rail links to Ullapool, the nearest station is at Garve and this is a sub-line between Inverness and Kyle. Inverness station is linked to most of the UK, and from Inverness you can use the links above to get to Ullapool or hire a car and drive. There is also a sleeper service between London and Inverness that not only means you arrive here refreshed but can save a day of your valuable holiday time by travelling over-night.
National Rail Enquiries - view timetables and book tickets
Caledonian Sleeper - over night train between London (Euston) and Inverness
Local Car/Coach Hire & Taxi services
Ewen's of Ullapool offer Taxi services, mini bus & coach hire.
Ullapool Taxi services - 07517612619
Lochbroom Filling Station offers car hire.
