Latest News on route
From Barry Parker 240406.
"Thank you for your enquiry and apologies for the delay in getting back to you, we were on a short break after Easter madness! Unfortunately, the Altnaharrie ferry is not operational due to the previous ferry boat not meeting new MCA operational requirements last year. It is a great loss but the cost of running and insuring the service now seem very prohibitive".
Regards, Shona Osborne, Ullapool Tourism
The alternative route is via Lael forest.
Cautionary note
There have been a couple of reports of walkers being injured by Highland Cattle along the CWT. Although Highland Cattle are normally very docile they will take steps to protect their calves.When passing Cows with calves please for your own safety do not position yourself between calf and mother.
Route update: The Dearg Hills, By Ullapool
The Forestry Commission have opened access onto these hills from a point at OS Grid Reference NH185847. This route should be used to access The Deargs and Seana Bhraigh instead of the much publicised route from Inverlael Farm to Glensguaib. The path zig-zags at first then emerges onto a hard forest track. After about 1.5.miles, a four way junction is reached. Take the second road on the right which leads down to a bridge over the Lael River. You are now back on the main publicised hill route. Signs should be in place to direct you through the wood. Indeed this route is still available for hill walkers ...
The local community have recently got money to mark the route from this point and to add some interpretation ... I hope you enjoy this spectacular area
Brian J Duff
Recreation Forester
Inverness Forest District