Achduart

Template:Use British English Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox UK place Achduart (Gaelic: Achadh Dhubhaird<ref name="Mac an Tàilleir"/>) is a coastal hamlet in Coigach, Wester Ross in northwestern Scotland, now within the Highland council area.<ref>Template:Cite map</ref><ref>Template:Cite map</ref> It is situated about 4 km southeast of the village of Achiltibuie, at the end of a minor road. A footpath continues on to the hamlet of Culnacraig, then along the coast past Ben More Coigach to Strathcanaird.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Achduart has accommodation facilities for tourists, who come for its proximity to the sea and its seclusion and remoteness. There is a hostel in Acheninver, a short distance to the north, formerly run by the Scottish Youth Hostels Association.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The name of Achduart comes from the Gaelic for "the field at the black headland".<ref name="Mac an Tàilleir">Template:Cite web</ref> Achduart was part of the Estate of Coigach, Lochbroom, belonging to the Countess of Cromartie.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

The dominant geographical feature in the area is Cairn Conmheall, which rises to 541 metres.

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