To Rua Reidh Lighthouse - a lovely tour with a bicycle or walk.
In absolute beautiful landscape!
Near the Lighthouse is a rough coastline - worth a visit too.

Rua Reidh Lighthouse, near Gairloch in Wester Ross, stands at the entrance to Loch Ewe, at one of the most dramatic and remote locations on the north-west coast of Scotland, with breath-taking views across the Minch to the Isle of Skye, the Shiant Isles and the Outer Hebrides.

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KerEssi

June 8, 2023

Cycling

It’s worth to go from the lighthouse also to the Jetty. This was the old area where the lighthouse supplies were landed.

Ian Baines

August 17, 2024

Hiking

Established as a lighthouse in 1912, Rubha Rèidh is situated on the northern tip of this Wester Ross peninsula close by the entrance to Loch Ewe, north of Gairloch. It was originally proposed by David Stevenson in 1854.
It can be reached by a minor road wher vehicular access is permitted beyond the public road end.
The lighthouse is now available to stay in.

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1. Rua Reidh Lighthouse loop from Gairloch – Inverasdale Peatlands

52.0km

03:39

640m

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2. Gairloch Beach – View of Loch Tollie loop from Poolewe

60.0km

03:53

780m

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Location: Gairloch, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Rua Reidh Lighthouse loop from Gairloch – Inverasdale Peatlands

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