LOCALS who live in a village voted the most beautiful in the UK have said it is being ruined by swarms of holidaymakers from cruise ships and disrespectful motorhome owners. Ullapool , in the Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands, is situated in one of the most unspoilt areas of the UK, with stunning scenery everywhere you turn, particularly around Loch Broom. 4 Locals in Ullapool have said there is a tourist saturation problem Credit: Getty 4 The village has previously been voted the most beautiful in the UK Credit: Alamy 4 But tourists along the Nc500 have flocked to the city Credit: Getty - Contributor 4 And 50 cruise ships a year are also bringing hundreds of visitors to the area Credit: Alamy So it's no surprise that a group of UK travel photographers dubbed it the prettiest small settlement up and down the country.
It's also been praised for being the perfect place for walkers and cyclists while also having a growing cultural scene. Visitors can explore the nearby Corrieshalloch Falls, scramble up Stac Pollaidh mountain or hop on a ferry to the Outer Hebrides. Due to the village being along the North Coast 500 route, it attracts hundreds of visitors every year.
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