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Spent almost two weeks in Lochcarron over Xmas and New Year and despite the wet and windy weather managed to fit in some wonderful walks, at Coulags, in the shadow of Beinn Alligin and the Coulin Pass, plus a drive round Applecross, doing the circuit from the Bealach to Applecross Bay, then north to Fearnbeg and home.  The Coulags is a great spot for a leisurely walk (walking boots recommended) and you can reach the bothy without going very much uphill.  Thereafter, you can continue on the path which leads to Torridon or strike out (at a spot marked by a cairn, before the lochan) to the spectacular hills to the west, including Maol Chean-dearg (a Munro).  The Coulin Pass can be approached via the forest tracks from Achnashellach Station or the Pony Path further east off the main road.  Beyond the woods, you can continue on to Torridon via Loch Clair or climb the hills to east or west for panoramic views of the mountains beyond.  Peter Barr

A set of pictures of Peter and Alieen’s holiday can be seen at  Photographs