Wester Ross Corrieshalloch Gorge visitor centre urges visitors not to park on busy A835 trunk road
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Ullapool's recently opened £3.1m Corrieshalloch Gorge 'gateway to nature' visitor centre is asking visitors to not park on the 'very busy A835 road', which is notorious for accidents at this time of year.
The visitor centre located just outside Ullapool reopened on June 27 following a temporary closure.
In a Facebook post announcing the reopening, the popular tourist attraction explained how the car parking capacity was doubled for the new centre, but the facilities are still extremely busy.
Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve said: "For safety reasons, we ask all visitors not to park elsewhere in the area, and especially not to park on or beside the very busy A835 trunk road.
"We also ask you to treat our team at Corrieshalloch with respect. We understand that it can be frustrating to find a parking space, but we are working hard to protect the spectacular natural heritage here and keep visitors safe."
After receiving upset comments about the £5 parking fee, the Trust went on to explain that visitors do not need to pay to visit Corrieshalloch Gorge, but visitors with a vehicle do need to pay for parking.However members of the National Trust for Scotland will be able to park for free, as with all Trust properties.
Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve said: "The money raised goes towards supporting the protection and conservation of this very special place, and helps underpin the facilities this project will provide for visitors and the local community.
"Corrieshalloch Gorge has seen an increase in visitor numbers since 2012, to more than 100,000 annually. The low-impact Gateway to Nature project will help with the safe and sustainable management of these visitors to the reserve, ensuring that Corrieshalloch’s built and natural heritage is well-cared for, now and in the future."
