Ben Mor Coigach dominates the landscape north of Ullapool. Covering over 6,000 hectares, it is the Trust’s largest reserve and combines a mixture of high peaks and spectacular coastline with crofted and wild land.
Why visit?
Highlights include:
- Spectacular coastal views
- Seven-mile Postman’s Path coastal walk
- Achlochan coastal walk
- Hill walking
Best time to visit?
- Apr to Oct for insects and plants
Visit for:
- birdwatching
- peatlands
- coasts
- geology
- scenery
- mammals
- archaeology
Other information
The Postman’s Path clings to the coast and was used to take post to and from Achiltibuie. Great Skuas and golden eagles patrol the skies above the path.
You can find out more about Ben Mor Coigach in episode two of our Words of the Wild podcast series.