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Things to see in Ullapool (United Kingdom): 14 places and when to go
Ullapool is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Mountains (5), Hiking (3). The best known are Loch Broom, An Teallach and Cùl Beag. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 57.896, -5.162
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Mountains (5) · Hiking (3) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (1) · History (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 242 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- An Teallach, at 1,060 m.
What to see in Ullapool
The places in and around Ullapool, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Loch BroomSea loch located in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland, UK788 m
- An TeallachMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Cùl BeagMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK15 km
- Ben Mor Coigach743m mountain in Lochbroom, Highland, Scotland11 km
- Beinn Eilideach559m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK4.5 km
- Sgùrr an FhidhleirMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Lochbroom Free ChurchChurch in Highland, Scotland, UK122 m
- Dun an Ruigh Ruadh,broch,Loch BroomBroch in Highland, Scotland, UK4.5 km
- Ullapool MuseumMuseum in Ullapool, Scotland, United Kingdom2 m
- Cape Wrath TrailHiking trail in Highland, Scotland, UK9.1 km
- Cape Wrath TrailHiking trail in Highland, Scotland, UK9.9 km
- Rhue Art GalleryGallery3.9 km
- Rubha Cadail LighthouseLighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK4.9 km
- Shenavall BothyHiking14 km
When to go to Ullapool
The best time to visit Ullapool is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not6:53
- FebPossible9:03
- MarPossible11:24
- AprBest time14:03
- MayBest time16:23
- JunBest time17:47
- JulBest time17:11
- AugBest time15:04
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:55
- NovBetter not7:31
- DecPossible6:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 13. In April, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ullapool
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 242 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Poolewe12 places29 km
- Culrain17 places45 km
- Shieldaig28 places51 km
- Alness23 places59 km
- Tain15 places73 km
- Inverness57 places73 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ullapool?
The best known: Loch Broom, An Teallach, Cùl Beag, Ben Mor Coigach, Beinn Eilideach. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ullapool?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 13.
How do you get to Ullapool?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 242 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ullapool as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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