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Every year the Trust holds its Annual General Meeting, which is an opportunity to review progress over the previous 12 months and look ahead to the next.  It is also a time for neighbours and friends to come together for a chat and to have a say in the work of the Trust.

CLICK HERE for a copy of the Chair’s 2011 report

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There are often special events happening at Culag Wood and at our Little Assynt Estate.  An Easter egg hunt is a regular feature as are events with the Highland Ranger Service.  

MAY 2011

Tues 3rd May, 11am-2pm:  Clachtoll Coastal walk, Assynt:  Join us on this beautiful coastal walk. There is so much to explore here including redshanks, curlews and peewits settling down to their breeding grounds.  Meet Clachtoll beach car park, NC040 273
Grade B.  £3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Thur 5th May, 10am-5pm:  Aeroplane Flats, Assynt:  Trek to the scene of the 2nd World War aeroplane crash on Beinn anFhurain (700m) and see the wildlife on the way. Meet at Inchnadamph car park, NC251 217. Total 16km. There will be an alternative shorter walk if the weather is bad.  Grade D.  £5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Tues 10th  May, 11am-3pm:  Achmelvich Coastal walk, Assynt
What are you interested in? This delightful walk through croftland and machair bursting with wildflowers covers it all. Watch out for dolphins too and hear lots of stories. Meet Achmelvich beach car park, NC058 248 . Grade B/C.  £3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Thur 12th May, 11am-4pm:  The Old Man of Stoer, Assynt
Cliff top walk to the point of Stoer. Encounter the nesting seabirds and look out for great skuas, peregrines, seals and dolphins. We will get close views of the Old Man of Stoer. Meet Stoer lighthouse, NC005 328.  Grade D. £5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Tues 17th May, 11-2pm:  The Bone Caves, Assynt :  A fascinating walk back in time to the caves where bones of reindeer, humans and even polar bears were discovered- one of the gems in the North West Highlands Geopark.  Meet Bone Caves car park, 4km south of Inchnadamph, NC254 179.  Grade C. £3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Thur 19th May, 11am-3pm: Secrets of Glen Leireag, Assynt
Explore the lost township and discover the secrets of this magical woodland glen. Seek out moorland wildlife and golden eagles. Meet at Nedd bridge 3km east of Drumbeg,  NC148 315. Grade C:  £3 Adult/£2 concessions
Tues 24th May, 11am-3pm: Where did the Meteorite strike in Assynt?  Join us as we visit Europe’s largest known meteorite strike. Learn about the ancient landscape over one billion years ago, which makes up part of the North West Highlands Geopark. Amazing views and stunning wildlife.  Meet at Clachtoll Beach car park, NC040 273.  Grade B/C.  £5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Thur 26th May, 11am-4pm: Golden Eagles in Assynt:  Slide show talk followed by walk  Majestic but elusive, Golden Eagles are one of the Highlands’ special birds. There will be a short drive. Start at the Assynt Visitor Centre, Lochinver, NC094 225.
Booking essential.  Grade D.  £5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Tues 31st May, 11am-3pm:  The Limestone valley of the Traligill, Assynt .  This is Biodiversity week so why not join us as we explore the ancient limestone scenery in search of alpine flowers: saxifrages, mountain avens, orchids and many more. Meet at Inchnadamph car park, NC251 216.  Grade C. £5 Adult/£3 concessions.

JUNE 2011

Thur 2nd June, 11am-4pm:  Kylestrome & Glendubh, Kylesku.  Hill and coastal walk with spectacular views, chance of seeing ravens, red deer, seals, divers, moorland flowers. Meet at Reay Forest estate car park [Kylestrome], NC 218 346.  Grade D.

£5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Tues 7th June, 11am-3pm:  Achmelvich Coastal walk, Assynt
What are you interested in? This delightful walk through croftland and machair bursting with wildflowers covers it all. Watch out for dolphins too and hear lots of stories. Meet Achmelvich beach car park, NC058 248. Grade B/C. £3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Thur 9th June, 11am-3pm:  Drumbeg Peat Road, Assynt
Journey to the mysterious interior of Assynt rich in wildlife and history and dangerous stories. Meet at Drumbeg View Point car park, NC120 330. Grade C.  £5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Tues 14th June, 9pm-11pm:  Bats Evening at Lochinver, Assynt
Slide show at the Visitor Centre followed by a visit to the local pipistrelle roost to watch up to 100 bats leave their roost. Bring midge protection.  Meet at the Assynt Visitor Centre, NC094 225.
Grade A. £3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Thur 16th June, 11am-5pm: Bone Caves to the Traligill Basin, Assynt   A fascinating walk linking two cave systems within the limestone area of Inchnadamph. Amazing tapestry of alpine flowers through red deer country.  Meet at Bone Caves car park, 4km south of Inchnadamph, NC254 179. Grade C. £5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Tues 21st June, 11am- 2pm: Clachtoll Coastal walk, Assynt
Join us on this beautiful coastal walk through a crofting village past an Iron-age fort. Hear the story of skeletons, ancient saunas and the "murder hole". Meet Clachtoll beach car park, NC040 273. Grade B
£3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Thur 23rd June, 11am-3pm: River Inver to Glencanisp, Assynt
A varied walk along riverside woodland via the Highland Clearance Village of Dubh Clais returning along the loch shore. We will be looking out for Black-throated divers. Meet at the Assynt Visitor Centre, Lochinver, NC094 225. Grade B. £5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Tues 28th June, 11am-2pm: The Bone Caves, Assynt:  A fascinating walk back in time to the caves where Ice-age bones of reindeer, humans and even polar bears were discovered. Meet Bone Caves car park, 4km south of Inchnadamph, NC254 179. Grade C
£3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Thur 30th June, 11am-4pm:  The Old Man of Stoer, Assynt: Cliff top walk to the point of Stoer. Encounter the nesting seabirds and look out for great skuas, peregrines, seals and dolphins. We will get close views of the Old Man of Stoer. Meet Stoer lighthouse, NC005 328. Grade C. £5 Adult/£3 concessions.

JULY 2011

Mon 4th July, 11am-1pm:  Survival skills, Culag Woods, Assynt

Learn some wilderness survival skills. Including shelter building and fire lighting. Meet Culag Woods car park, 500m south of Lochinver Primary School, NC093 213. Grade A. £3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Tues 5th July, 4pm-5.30pm: Rockpools at Achmelvich, Assynt
There is more to rockpooling than a load of old crabs stuffed in a bucket. You just need to look at things a little differently. Meet at Achmelvich beach car park NC058 248. Grade A. £2 Children.
Wed 6th July, 10am-5pm: Quinag, Assynt: Explore this fantastic Assynt mountain (808m). Look for Mountain Azalea, Mountain Hares and Ptarmigan. If the weather is not good we will do a shorter low level walk. Meet at the car park 3km north of Skiag Bridge, NC232  274. Grade D. £5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Tues 12th July, 11am-3pm:  Stoer to Balchladdich Coastal walk
Cliff top walk along magnificent scenery. Good chance of seeing dolphins, seabirds, seals and otters. There is also amazing geology along the way. There is no path.  Meet at Stoer Cemetery NC040 283. Grade C. £5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Wed 13th July, 11am-3pm: Achmelvich Coastal walk, Assynt : What are you interested in? This delightful walk through croftland and machair bursting with wildflowers covers it all. Watch out for dolphins too and hear lots of stories. Meet Achmelvich beach car park NC058 248. Grade B/C. £3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Thur 14th July, 11am-1pm: The Gruffalo, Lochinver, Assynt: A mouse took a walk in the deep dark woods… Follow the trail to find the Gruffalo.  Suitable for families with children 3 to 8 years olds. May get muddy.  Meet Culag Woods car park, 500m south of Lochinver Primary, NC093 213. Grade A. £2 Children.
Tues 19th July, 11am-2pm: Clachtoll Coastal walk, Assynt
Join us on this beautiful coastal walk through a crofting village past an Iron-age fort. Hear the story of skeletons, ancient saunas and the "murder hole". Meet Clachtoll beach car park, NC040 273. Grade B
£3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Wed 20th July, 11am-3pm: The Limestone Valley of the Traligill, Assynt: A fascinating walk through ancient limestone scenery, past secret caves, dramatic waterfalls and dry river beds. Meet at Inchnadamph car park, NC251 216. Grade C. £5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Thur 21st July, 11am-2pm: The Snail and the Whale, Achmelvich, Assynt: “This is the tale of the tiny snail and a great big grey-blue humpback whale”. Suitable for families with children 3 to 8 years old. Meet Achmelvich beach car park, NC058 248. Grade A.

£2 Children.
Tues 26th July, 11am-2pm:  The Bone Caves, Assynt : A fascinating walk back in time to the caves where bones of reindeer, humans and even polar bears were discovered. Meet Bone Caves car park, 4km south of Inchnadamph, NC254 179. Grade C.  
£3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Tues 26th July, 7.30pm:  Otters in Assynt (slide show): Discover how to increase your chances of seeing an Otter in Assynt and learn about their really wild life-style. Meet at the Assynt Visitor Centre, Lochinver.  £3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Wed 27th July, 10am- 1pm :Otters at Stoer: Walk along the cliff top to look for evidence of otters and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Meet at Stoer Cemetery car park, NC040 283.  Grade C
£3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Thur 28th July, 11am-1pm: Rockpools at Clachtoll, Assynt: There is more to rockpooling than a load of old crabs stuffed in a bucket. You just need to look at things a little differently. Meet at Clachtoll beach car park, NC040 273. £2 Children.

AUGUST 2011

Tues 9th August, 11am-4pm: Clachtoll to Stoer Peat Road, Assynt
A journey into the heart of Assynt and glimpse the old way of life and visit the druids cave and ancient stone carvings. Meet at Clachtoll beach car park, NC040 273. Grade C. £5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Wed 10th August, 2pm-5pm: Whale and Dolphin Watching at Stoer Lighthouse : A slide show at Stoer Hall all about whales and dolphins. Then watching from the lighthouse cliffs to search for passing cetaceans (not guaranteed). This event is part of the National Whale and Dolphin Watching Week. Meet at Stoer Hall, NC041 297. £3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Thur 11th August, 11am-1pm:  lachtoll Sand Sculpture Competition, Assynt : Fun for all the family. Bring bucket and spade and lots of ideas. Great prizes. Judging at 1pm. Charity Barbeque.
Meet Clachtoll Beach car park, NC040 273. £3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Tues 16th August, 11am-3pm: The Limestone Valley of the Traligill, Assynt  : A fascinating walk through ancient limestone scenery, past secret caves, dramatic waterfalls and dry river beds. Meet at Inchnadamph car park, NC251 216. Grade C. £5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Thur 18th August, 11am-3pm: Traditional Highland Uses of Wildlife, Achmelvich.  How did people live off the land? and strange stories your Great Granny may have heard about wildflowers, creatures and more. Meet Achmelvich beach car park, NC058 248. Grade B. £3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Tues 23rd  August, 7.30pm-9.30pm: Bat Evening, Lochinver
Slide show at the Visitor Centre followed by a visit to the local pipistrelle roost to watch up to 100 bats leave their roost. Bring midge protection. Meet at the Assynt Visitor Centre, NC094 225
£3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Thur 25th August, 11am-3pm: Drumbeg Peat Road, Assynt
Journey to the mysterious interior of Assynt rich in wildlife and history and dangerous stories. Meet at Drumbeg View Point car park, NC120 330. Grade B. £5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Tues 30th August, 11am-4pm: Stoer Lighthouse to Culkein Cliff Walk, Assynt: Join us on this beautiful coastal walk and see some of the most dramatic cliff top scenery in Scotland. See the famous Old Man of Stoer and the natural sandstone archway at Culkein. Transport can be provided back to the lighthouse. Meet at Stoer lighthouse, NC005 328. Grade C
£5 Adult/£3 concessions.

SEPTEMBER 2011

Thur 1st Sept, 11am-2pm: Clachtoll Coastal Walk, Assynt
Join us on this beautiful coastal walk through a crofting village past an Iron-age fort. Hear the story of skeletons, ancient saunas and the "murder hole". Meet Clachtoll beach car park, NC040 273. Grade B. £3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Tues 6th Sept 11am-2pm: Fungi at Culag Woods: Explore the marvellous world of fungi. Meet the different characters and learn their secrets in one of the best woods in Sutherland. Meet Culag Wood car park, 500m south of Lochinver Primary, NC093 213. Grade A. £3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Thur 8th Sept, 11am-3pm: The Limestone Valley of the Traligill, Assynt : A fascinating walk through ancient limestone scenery, past secret caves, dramatic waterfalls and dry river beds. Meet at Inchnadamph car park, NC251 216.  Grade C
£5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Tues 13th Sept, 11am-3pm:River Inver to Glencanisp, Assynt
A varied walk along riverside woodland via the Highland Clearance Village of Dubh Clais returning along the loch shore.
Meet at the Assynt Visitor Centre, Lochinver NC094 225.
Grade B. £5 Adult/£3 concessions.

Thur 15th Sept, 11am-3pm: Achmelvich Coastal walk, Assynt

What are you interested in? This delightful walk through croftland and machair bursting with wildflowers covers it all. Watch out for dolphins too and hear lots of stories. Meet Achmelvich beach car park, NC058 248. Grade B/C
£3 Adult/£2 concessions.
Tues 20th Sept, 1pm-6pm: Glen Leireag to Tumore, Assynt
Explore the old route from Nedd through to Loch Assynt.  Chance of eagles, ravens, red deer, divers and moorland flowers. We have timed it to get public transport back to start.
Meet at Drumbeg Stores, NC122327. Grade C
£5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Thur 22nd Sept, 11am-3pm: Where did the Meteorite Crash in Assynt? Join us as we visit Europe’s largest known meteorite strike. Learn about the ancient landscape one billion years ago, which makes up part of the North West Highlands Geopark. Amazing views and stunning wildlife. Meet at Clachtoll Beach car park, NC040 273. Grade B/C. 5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Tues 27th Sep 11am-4pm: Stoer Bay to Stoer Lighthouse , Assynt:  Cliff top walk along magnificent scenery. Good chance of seeing dolphins, seabirds, seals and maybe otters. There are also some amazing views to see along the way. There is no path. 7.5km  Meet at Stoer Cemetery car park, NC040 283.
Grade C. £5 Adult/£3 concessions.
Thur 29th Sept, 11am-3pm: Achmelvich Coastal Walk, Assynt
What are you interested in? This delightful walk through croftland and machair bursting with wildflowers covers it all. Watch out for dolphins too and hear lots of stories. Meet Achmelvich beach car park, NC058 248. Grade B/C
£3 Adult/£2 concessions.

All the walks are led by one of the Rangers. It is important though that you think of your own safety and that of any children for whom you are responsible. Remember too that these are country walks in the Highland weather so please dress accordingly. Bring sturdy shoes, or boots, a picnic and a sense of fun. The Rangers reserve the right to cancel any of these events.

Walk Grades: A is easiest, D most challenging, including very rough ground and sometimes steep climbs.
  

Sorry watching wildlife is not usually compatible with dogs.  
Costs as per walk. There are also Family rates.

   For further information, contact:
Highland Council Countryside Rangers,
Assynt Visitor Centre, Lochinver IV27 4LX
Telephone: 01571 844654  
Email: andy.summers@highland.gov.uk   
Or visit the Assynt Tourism Group website www.assynt.info

Please remember Know the Code before you go:
“Enjoy, Respect and Protect”  www.outdooraccess-scotland.com

Guided Walks in Assynt 2011
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