Outdoor Adventure

Enjoy outdoor activities and adventures during your stay in Caithness. The Ulbster Arms Hotel offers the perfect base for exploring the wide-open spaces and rugged coastlines. From paddleboarding and surfing to kayaking and diving, there are plenty of options for those who love watersports or would like to try something new. But don’t worry about getting wet. Our handy drying room is available for your wet gear, post-adventure. For those who wish to keep their feet firmly on dry land, you could head out mountain biking. Otherwise, for a more leisurely afternoon, try your hand at pony trekking or birdwatching.

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Exploring the great outdoors

Caithness offers a wealth of outdoor activities that showcase its rugged coastline, expansive landscapes and dramatic skies. Birdwatching and wildlife spotting are wonderful activities to enjoy here, with puffins, seals and otters often spotted along the cliffs and shores. Stargazing is another highlight, thanks to low light pollution. On a clear night, the Caithness skies can reveal amazing views of the stars and even the Northern Lights. If you enjoy walking and cycling, you’ll find some wonderful trails to explore, from gentle to more challenging. Golfers can enjoy scenic coastal courses, while fishers can use our salmon fishing guides and facilities.

Together, these activities make Caithness an ideal destination for lovers of nature and outdoor adventure. Any questions or need advice for walks and activities in the area? Please contact us before or during your stay at the Ulbster Arms and we’ll be happy to help you!

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Book your stay at the Ulbster Arms Hotel in Halkirk and enjoy these outdoor activities and more in the far north of Scotland. Call us today on 01847 831 641 or contact us for more information.

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Testimonials

Went here today to celebrate Father’s 90th birthday. Had a lovely lunch, the food was excellent and so we’re the staff. They were very attentive, bringing the kids colouring books and crayons when they started getting restless. Lovely atmosphere in the dining room.

2nd night of NC500 and were blessed to find this hotel. Lovely , clean , good service, lovely meal. Wonderful atmosphere, beautiful decor, really enjoyed our overnight stay, would love to come back and spend more time there. Would highly recommend this hotel

The library was a very relaxing after-dinner lounge and the smoked haddock breakfast a delight as was our server.

My wife and I while backpacking had camped along the banks of the Thurso. We were awaken by a fisherman after a very cold, wet and windy night. He recommended we visit the Ulbster for lunch and a warm drink. The staff had gotten word from the fisherman that my wife and I had slept in the storm that night and were kind enough to put us up in a room at a very discounted price. We were able to shower which had been quit a while and it allowed us to dry out our clothes and equipment. The following morning the staff let us leisurely hangout and even suggested several things we see and do while we finished our tour of scotland. I can not speak highly enough of the staff at the hotel. Dinner was amazing as well !!! If you ever want to hear some amazing fishing stories just take a seat and enjoy. Cant wait to return.

The best staff who will look after you, great food in the best 4 restaurant , really well furnished rooms with comfortable beds for a great nights sleep. Access to the best salmon fishing in Scotland . A friendly atmosphere and I would thoroughly recommend.

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