Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Ullapool

Ullapool is a town in Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,510 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Loch Broom Free Church (1 km), Sir John Fowler Memorial Clock (1 km) and Loch Broom (3 km).

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Ullapool, Scotland
Ullapool, Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ullapool at a glance

Location
Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,510
Coordinates
57.8987° N, 5.1604° W
Places within 50 km
67 (67 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Ullapool

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ullapool: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ullapool

79 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ullapool. The closest is Beinn Eilideach (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ullapool

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ullapool. The closest is Loch Achall (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Ullapool

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ullapool. The closest is Sir John Fowler Memorial Clock (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Ullapool

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ullapool. The closest is Loch Broom (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Ullapool

9 churches within 100 km of Ullapool. The closest is Loch Broom Free Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ullapool

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ullapool. The closest is Isle Martin (8 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Isle Martin · river spot · Highland · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Horse Island · river spot · Scotland · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Eilean Dubh · river spot · Scotland · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Bottle Island · river spot · Scotland · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Tanera More · river spot · Scotland · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Tanera Beag · river spot · Scotland · ~26 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ullapool

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ullapool
  2. 3 km Loch Broom · beach, Highland
  3. 8 km Loch Achall · lake, Highland
  4. 3 km Beinn Eilideach · viewpoint, Highland
  5. 5 km Sir John Fowler Memorial Clock · monument, Highland
  6. 1 km Loch Broom Free Church · church, Highland
  7. 0 km Back to Ullapool

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How to reach Ullapool

    All places near Ullapool by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ullapool by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2379Beinn Eilideach (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2350Loch Achall (6 km)
    Forts & heritage243Sir John Fowler Memorial Clock (1 km)
    Beaches & coast313Loch Broom (3 km)
    Churches19Loch Broom Free Church (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves89Isle Martin (8 km)
    Museums15Gairloch Museum (46 km)
    Waterfalls04Rogie Falls (60 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve (20 km)
    Caves11Uamh An Claonaite (33 km)
    Parks11Inverewe Garden (37 km)
    Treks11Cape Wrath Trail (Beinn Eighe Diversion) (47 km)
    Other attractions01Fearne Abbey (91 km)

    Ullapool: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ullapool?

    Loch Broom Free Church (church, about 1 km), Sir John Fowler Memorial Clock (monument, about 1 km), Loch Broom (beach, about 3 km), Beinn Eilideach (viewpoint, about 6 km), Loch Achall (lake, about 6 km), Isle Martin (river spot, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ullapool?

    67 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 3 beaches & coast, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ullapool?

    Beinn Eilideach, about 6 km by road; Ben More Coigach (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ullapool?

    Loch Achall, about 6 km by road; Loch Lurgainn (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ullapool?

    Sir John Fowler Memorial Clock, about 1 km by road; Ardvreck Castle (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ullapool?

    Start in Ullapool, visit Loch Broom, then Loch Achall, then Beinn Eilideach, then Sir John Fowler Memorial Clock, then Loch Broom Free Church, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ullapool?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Ullapool

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ullapool’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ullapool on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.