Boat trips up Glencoul to see Eas a’Chual Aluinn, which at 650 feet is the highest waterfall in Britain. Cruises depart twice daily, morning and afternoon, from the slipway at Kylesku, a few minutes drive from Newton Lodge. A seal colony and nesting terns are viewed on route.
Boat cruises are available from Lochinver Harbour to explore the beautiful Assynt coast and view seals and birds. If you are lucky you may spot whale and dolphin. Cruises to the Summer Isles are popular. A seal colony is visited and many species of seabird can be seen during the cruise among the rugged rock formation. One hour is allowed ashore. Boats leave from the pier near Achiltibuie BIRD WATCHING The nature
reserve of Handa is one of the largest seabird colonies in N.W. Europe.
Handa, an offshore
island with sea cliffs , can be reached by boat from the pier at
Tarbet. The turnoff for Tarbet is only a short half hour drive from
Newton Lodge on the A894. In the north west of the island magnificent sea cliffs, formed from horizontally stratified Torridonian sandstone, rise vertically from the Atlantic. Each summer they come alive, when nearly 200,000 seabirds gather here to breed. Guillemots, razorbills, and great skuas reach internationally important numbers. There is also attractive plant-life and archaeological remains of an old village which was inhabited until 1847. For more information on where to watch birds visit our wildlife page and click on "Birds" or follow the link Where to Watch Birds Back to Top of Page Return to Home Page
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ntain walks and guided walks.
through spectacular scenery. The area has
beautiful deserted beaches and with three coasts boasts a wide variety
of scenery and a very varied climate. It can be raining on the West
coast but dry and sunny a short drive away to the east or north coast,
and vice versa. Cliffs, mountains and lochs dominate both the north
and west coast. The main road is excellent and there are many single
track roads to explore at a more leisurely pace. Driving is hassle
free- there are no traffic lights or roundabouts in Sutherland. It is
the largest county with the smallest population in Britain. 
Quinaig, Arkle, Foinhaven and Ben Loyal, which are all within easy reach of
Newton Lodge. There are also Munros - hills over 3,000 feet - including
Conival, Ben More Assynt and Ben Hope. The Assynt area of North West Scotland is renowned for
its spectacular mountains and there are climbs to suit all levels of
experience. 
The widest choice of wild brown trout fishing in the UK. Fishing
permits are sold locally. Expert tuition, equipment and boat hire are also available.
Salmon fishing permits may be
available for Loch Assynt, or one of the nearby rivers (Inver, Kirkaig,
Oykel), all within easy reach of Newton Lodge.
Boat trips can be taken from Kylesku Pier to
Kerrachar Gardens, a
new loch-side garden which is only accessible by boat. Boat departs from
the slipway at Kylesku, a few minutes drive from Newton Lodge, at 13.00 hours, every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The
boat fare is £10.00 and entrance to the gardens is £2.50. The
gardens are open from mid May to mid September.
Cruise around Handa Island to view the myriads of
nesting seabirds in spring. Boats depart from Scourie Harbour, a
mere 20 minute drive from Newton Lodge. Handa Island can
also be visited on foot by taking a short boat trip from Tarbet.
