Once you arrive at Ruddyglow Park you have the choice of just sitting back and doing absolutely nothing but taking in the wild natural beauty of the area or if you feel more adventurous there is a plethora of activities for everyone up here. The most popular being fishing, walking, cycling, golf, mountaineering, bird watching, boat trips, stalking and leisure centers.

Angling: For a nominal fee we are happy to provide our guests with both salmon and brown trout fishing from the shores of Loch Assynt. However we can not, at this time, provide boats, outboards or fishing equipment.  Should our guests want more variety and wish to fish further a field this can be arranged with The Assynt Angling Club. They have over 150 lochs, 18 of which have boats and 6 of the largest have engines available.  We will be more than happy to arrange this on your behave if you let us know what days you would like fishing permits for.  Alternatively permits can be obtained from any number of places. Inver Lodge Hotel : +44(0)1571 844228 
Assynt Tourist Office : +44(0)1571 844330.

Walking, Hill and Mountain Climbing: There is as much walking as you could possibly want within a 20 mile radius of Ruddyglow Park and can be as gentle or as challenging as you want.  From a gentle strole to the waterfall at Inverkirkaig, the easy but slightly longer walks along the side of Quinaq starting from Ruddyglow Park and coming out at Nedd or from Elphin to Lochinver passing through the valley with Canisp on one side and Suliven on the other to the summit of Sulivan which involves a long walk just to get to the bottom of the mountain and a near vertical climb to the top. Once there, however, the views really will take your breath away. Our two Munro’s; Ben More Assynt and Conival prove hard to resist for some as do Stac Pollaidh, Cul Mor and Cul Beag.

In addition to the mountain walks there are also some truly beautiful coastal routes along the many sea cliffs at Stoer and Drumbeg and along the miles of white sandy beaches that are dotted all along the North Coast.   The Highland Ranger service have a programme of graded walks for all ages and abilities should anyone not want to venture out on their own. For further information on these please call +44(0)1571 844330 or visit the local Tourist Information Centre.

Golf:  We have two wonderful courses both within an easy drive of the house. The Royal Dornoch Championship Golf Course is a fantastic 18 hole links course ranked 15th in the world and the Ullapool golf course, a 9 hole links course. Further a field are the Muir of Ord, Invergordon and Alness courses.  

After a day out on the hill, river, loch or golf course you can come back home to a warm welcome and enjoy afternoon tea or cool drink outside in the garden.

This is just a small taster of the various activities available in the area; there is Caving, Botany, Geology, Archaeology, Birds, Wildlife, sailing, sea kayaking, and many many more things to do up here. We would be delighted to give you more information and or to discuss further what is available. We can also make most bookings on your behalf if you wish.

Boat Trips: Statesman Cruises operation out of Kylskue, a short drive from here and offer wonderful cruises up Glen Coul, to see the highest waterfall in Britian, and to the remote Kerrachar Gardens. While Badnaban Cruises leave from Lochinver and have lovely wild life observation cruises around the coast.

There is an amazing selection of wild life to see here, from Atlantic seals to golden eagles soaring over the mountain tops. Red deer grazing by the side of the road and on the low lying foot hills are a sight to behold.

Shopping: When the weather is not as one would hope there is always shopping. A trip the Highland Stoneware in either Lochinver or Ullapool is a must. Visitors are welcome to watch the people at work in the potteries to see the full range of making and decorating process that go in making their highly collectable pieces.

Another wonderful place to spend an hour or more is Achins Bookshop in Inverkirkaig, just outside Lochinver. They have a vast collection of local books, cards and paintings by local artist. They also have a cosy café that serves lovely soup, sandwiches and snacks.

For wonderful country clothing, a trip to The Sutherland Sporting Company is well worth the time. Fine tailors of Scottish sporting tweeds and cashmere.

The Falls of Shin Visitors Centre, also known as the Harrods of the North, is stocked with all manner of luxury goods from Harrods, local quality crafts and fresh local fare. There is also an excellent restaurant offering home made food and snacks. "The Falls" themselves are the only natural salmon leap in Britain and are well worth visiting.

Wildlife: The north west highlands has some of the most varied and unique wildlife in Scotland. Red deer, Roe deer, Otters, Badgers, Pine Martins and seals to name but a few. The bird life too is in abundance with golden eagles, peregrine falcons, ptarmigan, red and black throated divers and many others.

The Inchnadamph and Inverpolly National Nature Reserves are well worth a visit as is the Hydroponicum at Achiltibuie. Everything is grown without soil. Including the bananas! While you are there you can pick up a selection of smoked fish from the Achiltibuie Smokehouse and have a leisurely lunch at the Summer Isles hotel.

Archeology: The Bone Caves at Inchnadamph is one of Scotland’s oldest historical sites. Fragments of bones from various animals like brown bear, Artic Fox, and lynx have been found there as well as many hundreds of antlers some dating back more than 8000 years. There are many caves in the Traligill valley but many are only suitable for experienced cavers however, the walk up the valley offers breathtaking views of Loch Assynt and Quinag.

Slightly further away there are organised tours to the Smoos Cave just east of Durness or a short boat trip to Handa Island to see the mirad of bird life like Sea Stacks, guillemots, razorbills, and puffins is well worth considering. If you are lucky you much catch a glimpse of seals and dolphins and even the odd whale.

We have a wealth of information on most of the local and regional activities and can always fax, email or post information out in advance if you would like. Alternatively the local Tourist Information Centre should be able to help with any questions or queries you may have. 

Dining: In keeping with the settings, dinner is not a fancy picture on a plate. Its fresh, homemade, local and or home grown and virtually all organic, Maybe a bit old fashioned with puddings, banoffee pies and trifles, but very filling and yummy. Our delicious venison sausages are great at breakfast and our dinners, which must be booked in advance, might include deep dived scallops, home made soups and venison roasts. We can also provide lovely vegetarian dishes or do our very best to prepare any meal you fancy.

There are also a number of lovely local restaurants within easy reach of Ruddyglow Park. Should our guests wish to partake in the odd glass of wine or two over dinner we can arrange a taxi/chauffeur service to any of the restaurants below.

The most outstanding being the Albannach. In 2002, the Which? Hotel Guide named the Albannach one of its Hotels of the Year; they have have entered the AA Restaurant Guide with 2 Rosettes, were named West Coast Newcomer of the Year 2000 by the Good Food Guide and hold awards for excellence from Scotland The Best! and Macallan Taste of Scotland. It is imperative that bookings are made well in advance for dinners here.

The Inver Lodge Hotel is located high on a hill overlooking Lochinver bay. The bar is relaxed and informal and perfect for “sun downer” before going thought to the restaurant that is located at the very front of the hotel giving diners spectacular sunset views. Booking is advised as well in advance as possible.

The Kylesku Hotel is a 20 minute drive from Ruddyglow Park. Set on the edges of Loch Glendhu the bar and restaurant offer beautiful views to the sea and mountains beyond. The bar is a great place for a casual dinner offering some of the best seafood around while the restaurant offers a slightly more formal atmosphere. The head chef had been with them now for over 6 years and always uses fresh local foods whenever possible. Reservations are not needed for the bar but are advisable for the restaurant.

For something less formal, the Lochinver Larder offers a great choice of foods, the most notable being their famous Pies. Situated on the bank of the river, just as you enter Lochinver the restaurant has lovely views looking out onto the bay. The conservatory at the front exudes a continental feel on long summer days. Reservations are recommended.