Riding
The estate has one Highland pony, Dodger and one small Dartmoor pony, Willie.
Dodger can be ridden by an experienced adult. Willie is available for
children if adequately supervised and led by an adult.
Sailing
There is a Drascombe Dabber 14ft sailing boat available for use on Loch
Achall.
Walking
Rhidorroch has numerous walking tracks on Ullapool Hill overlooking the
village and Loch Broom apart from the main estate road, which goes
through the middle of the Glen past the cottages and house. Within
easy reach are a number of munros offering a wonderful day's adventure
with views that will not be forgotten in a hurry. Seanna Braigh is
perhaps one of the remotest Munros yet is readily accessible from the
Estate. There are also a number of picturesque and varied hill and
coastal walks to choose from within the area, overlooking the sea towards
the Summer Isles with the magnificent Sutherland hills in the background.
Cycling
The estate road offers peaceful cycling for beginners with easy riding
on the lengthy flat road. This road is 8 miles long and takes you through
the heart of the Glen past rare Caledonian Pines, Birch Woods lochs
and rivers with sightings of unusual birds and deer at the roadside
There is more of a challenge for the experienced biker on the track
eastwards to Oykel Bridge. This is a distance of about 16 miles over
a rough track and you can stop half way and spend the night in the
tidy Bothy by Loch Dampth.
Running
For those who would like to keep in training during their holiday the estate
road is ideal for the runner. The chance of meeting a car is unlikely
making the road an obvious choice with the attraction of the wonderful
scenery being an added bonus.
Bird-Watching
The Estate and surrounding area is a birdwatcher's paradise with resident
and migratory birds. Sea eagles and golden eagles use the Glen as a
hunting ground and unusual birds such as black throated divers, dippers
etc are resident during the spring and summer. The estate road goes
right through the heart of the glen, which makes it easy to view the
bird life. There is an extensive list of birds available to give you
some idea of what you may see.
Barbecues
Whether you have caught your trout yourselves or delved into the local
butcher for some home made hamburgers we are sure you will find the
cottage gardens or the lochside the perfect spot for a barbecue. |