Hiking / Walking Holidays
Wildlife Trips / Rock Climbing
and Accommodation
Rua Reidh Lighthouse in the Highlands of Scotland
Chris Barrett and Fran Cree
Rua Reidh Lighthouse
Melvaig
Gairloch
Ross-shire IV21 2EA
North-West Scotland
Telephone: +44 (0)1445 771 263
Email: ruareidh@tiscali.co.uk
Rua Reidh Lighthouse

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Rua Reidh has offered guided walking in the Highlands for over 10 years and we have become walking experts in this area with guides not only taking care of your safety and well-being but also having local knowledge often not found in the guide books!

Gruinard Bay, Wester Ross, Scotland photo

Rua Reidh Lighthouse is a unique and exciting place to 'get away from it all'. Leave the artifical trappings, worries and pace of everyday life behind and experience the raw elements, majestic landscape and wild seascape of the North West Highlands of Scotland.
With comfortable accommodation in the old keeper's house, a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and excellent home cooking, it provides the perfect base from which to explore one of the last wilderness areas of Europe. If you've ever dreamed of living in a lighthouse, why not just come and stay one of our comfy rooms with either full board or just B&B?

HIKING / WALKING HOLIDAYS

Nature Quest
Long weekends to explore a variety of wildlife habitats - coastal and mountain - to see birds, whales, dolphins, etc.

Torridon Trek (intermediate walking)
A 7-night self-led walking trek through the Torridon mountains with accommodation and luggage transfer all arranged. Available any time May - September.

Guided Walks
Whole day or half day guided walks looking for wildlife in the vicinity of the lighthouse.

Personalised guided walking tours in the northern Highlands and Islands can be arranged for groups of 4 or more people. Just email us with your requirements.

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation - Stay in the lighthouse
(Bed and Breakfast / Hostel room / Self Catering)

ROCK CLIMBING & MOUNTAIN GUIDING
Rock Climbing Courses - Practice the basic skills and techniques of rock climbing.
Try abseiling, belaying, learn rope work and knots.

Guided climbing days - enjoy a day on the hills with a qualified Mountain Instructor

BROCHURE
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ABOUT US

Chris Barrett and Fran Cree have been running Rua Reidh since 1989.

Chris, who runs the walking, is a qualified teacher and Mountain Leader, is trained in mountain first aid and is a member of the Dundonnel Mountain Rescue Team.

Fran, as Domestic Manager, takes care of your comfort. She has an HND in Hotel Catering and Institutional Management. More importantly, she can make wonderful soup out of just about anything and her cakes really take the biscuit!

All staff they employ, in addition to being appropriately qualified, undergo Chris and Fran's own training programme. The centre is a member of the Activity Scotland Association.

We have a strong Environmental policy and have attained the Green Tourism Gold Award and Investors in People Award.

CUSTOMER PROMISE
We strive to make your visit to Rua Reidh a unique experience which leaves minimal impact on the environment. By providing warm and friendly hospitality along with good information to help your knowledge of the surrounding wild nature and local culture, your memories should be as unforgettable as our spectacular location!

Please send any questions to:

Chris Barrett and Fran Cree
Rua Reidh Lighthouse
Melvaig, Gairloch, Ross-shire IV21 2EA
Telephone: +44(0)1445 771 263
Email: ruareidh@tiscali.co.uk

Green Tourism Gold Award Activity Scotland Association
Member of Activity Scotland
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