Scotland

Good Food Ride

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This coast-to-coast culinary adventure takes in some of the best of the Highlands, from the city of Inverness, and the handsome fishing town of Ullapool to a staggering drive through the glacial landscape of mountains and lochs that lies between. It may be a stretch to complete the journey in one day but would provide the framework for a wonderful weekend jaunt.

Route profile

Country: United Kingdom
Distance: 390 km
Absolute Driving time : 6 h
Recommended tour duration: 1 Day
Best touring season: Apr. - Oct.

Route course

Inverness - Dingwall - Loch Garve - Badachro - Ullapool - Achiltibuie

Route character

Track
exhilarating 2 relaxing
Landscape
wild 2 picturesque
Destinations
intellectual 2 pleasurable

Comments:
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Destinations

  • Castle Restaurant

    0 km

    Countries: United Kingdom
    Category: Food & drink

    This family run restaurant has been serving delicious, fresh food for forty-eight years. Catering to the Scottish Highlands, they serve quality meals all day. The quality food and top service is only topped by the beautiful view of Inverness Castle.

    Address:
    Castle Restaurant 41 Castle Street, Inverness, Inverness-Shire IV2 3DU, Scotland
    Parking:
    Parking available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Mon. – Sat. open from 09:00 – 20:30 hrs, closed Sunday

  • George Cockburn & Son

    47 km

    Countries: United Kingdom
    Category: Food & drink

    Haggis champions since 1976, George Cockburn and Son has been hand-mixing haggis for over 55 years to create a product with a wholesome taste and texture. They use only local meat at its butchery and only regional ingredients make it into the award-winning, not too spicy, haggis.

    Address:
    George Cockburn & Son 19 Mill St, Dingwall, Inverness-Shire, IV15 9PZ, Scotland
    Parking:
    Parking available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Mon. – Fri. open from 08:30 – 17:15, Saturday open from 08:00 – 13:00 hrs, closed Sunday

  • Badachro Inn

    234 km

    Countries: United Kingdom
    Category: Food & drink

    Badachro Inn serves the best of food - bar lunches and informal evening meals. The menu changes daily with many dishes featuring locally caught seafood. All dishes are fresh, simply prepared and usually homemade. They have an extensive wine list and for the whisky connoisseur, there is a comprehensive stock of malt whiskies.

    Address:
    Badachro Inn Gairloch, Ross-Shire IV21 2AA, Scotland
    Parking:
    Parking available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Open daily; Mon. – Sat. open from 12:00 – 15:00 and 18:00 – 21:00, Sunday open from 12:30 – 15:00 and 18:00 – 21:00 hrs
    Further information:
    www.badachroinn.com

  • The Summer Isles Hotel

    390 km

    Countries: United Kingdom
    Category: Food & drink

    Mark and Gerry Irvine run this individual but sophisticated hotel which has belonged to the family since the late 1960's. Mark's father, Robert, originally bought the hotel in 1969 leaving his film production company behind. When Robert decided to sell the hotel in 1985, Mark and Gerry gave up careers in London to take on the challenge. Chris Firth Bernard joined them in 1986 as head chef and, as well as many other awards, won a Michelin Rosette in 1998 along with Scottish Chef of the Year.

    Address:
    The Summer Isles Hotel Achiltibuie, Ullapool, IV26 2YG, Scotland
    Parking:
    Parking available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Open daily from 12:30 – 14:00 hrs; single sitting at 20:00 hrs
    Further information:
    www.summerisleshotel.co.uk