Visit Fort William, Glen Nevis and Ben Nevis in the Outdoor Capital of the UK
The online guide to the Fort William area including Banavie, Caol, Claggan, Corpach, Glen Nevis, Inverlochy, Tomacharich & Torlundy
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Ashburn House
Ashburn Guest House is a beautiful Victorian...
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Anagrae Bed & Breakfast
Anagrae Bed and Breakfast in Fort William town...
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Lochy Holiday Park
Woodbury Lodges - suitable for up to 4 persons...
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Springburn Self Catering Chalets
Located a short distance from the world-famous...
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Letterfinlay Lodge Hotel
Letterfinley is perfectly positioned by the...
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Calluna - Self Catering
Ben Nevis mountain country - Welcome to...
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The Isles of Glencoe Hotel & Leisure Centre
Located by the sea, on the edge of world famous...
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Inchree Chalets & Rooms
A family-run establishment, offering...
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Kilmalyn Bed and Breakfast
Kilmalyn is a 19th century former manse,...
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Glencoe Cottages
Tucked away within our own 50 acres teaming...
Tel: 01855 811207
Sports and Outdoor Events in Fort William and Lochaber
Fort William hosts several major international outdoor sporting events each year which include the UCI mountain World Cup, the Scottish Six Day Trials, and the SPEA FIM Trial World Championship. We also host several Highland Games, NO FUSS mountain biking and atheletic events including The Glen Nevis River Race. Then we have the annual Ben Nevis Race and lots and lots of other sporting club events which keep lots of people playing in the out-of-doors.
This page will list all our events as soon as each one is confirmed by the organisers. So if you are involved in any event happening in Lochaber please add it to this website for all to see.
April
LYC Club Night & Adult Learning to sail
Learn to sail in Fort William !
Lochaber Yacht Club provides adults and families with a way to learn to sail every Thursday evening on our Club Night. Come down and have a go, and if you like it, come back the following week. We usually hold a formal RYA Sailing Course in May and then on Club Nights you can learn more or practice your sailing skills.
Its lots of fun...
Lochaber Yacht Club provides adults and families with a way to learn to sail every Thursday evening on our Club Night. Come down and have a go, and if you like it, come back the following week. We usually hold a formal RYA Sailing Course in May and then on Club Nights you can learn more or practice your sailing skills.
Its lots of fun...
| Where | Lochaber Yacht Club, Loch Linnhe |
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| When | Thursdays between the 26th of April 2012 and the 23rd of August 2012 |
| Time | Starts at 18:30Hs and ends at 21:00Hs |
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May
SSDT - Scottish Six Day Trials in Lochaber
The SSDT - Scottish Six Day Trials are held in Lochaber each year. Based in Fort William the riders head off to a new time trial each day, taking them into some of the most beautiful and unspoiled scenery in the UK.
Visitors can see all the bikes and support teams in the West End Car Park in the afternoons and follow them to each trial location for a unique first-hand...
Visitors can see all the bikes and support teams in the West End Car Park in the afternoons and follow them to each trial location for a unique first-hand...
| Where | Lochaber wide |
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| When | Every day from the 7th of May 2012 until the 12th of May 2012 |
| Time | Starts at 08:00Hs and ends at 20:00Hs |
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June
Mountain Bike World Cup
This year the UCI return once more to Fort William for the 2012 Mountain Bike World Cup in Leanachan Forest. The event is usually a superb spectator sport with lots to see and plenty of action. Mountain bikes, gear, competition, exciting mountain sports !
If you are planning to visit Fort William for this event, check out our listings for accommodation sooner, rather than later !...
If you are planning to visit Fort William for this event, check out our listings for accommodation sooner, rather than later !...
| Where | Nevis Range, Fort William |
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| When | Every day from the 9th of June 2012 until the 10th of June 2012 |
| Time | Starts at 10:00Hs and ends at 18:00Hs |
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LYC Annual Regatta
Annual sailing regatta at Lochaber Yacht Club for keelboats and dinghies on Loch Linnhe. Visiting yachts and dinghies are welcome to join in, and if you are looking for a venue for your travellers serices get in touch with our secretary.
This year we are celebrating our sport of sailing even more and you are welcome to bring your sailing boat down to join in, or just visit our club...
This year we are celebrating our sport of sailing even more and you are welcome to bring your sailing boat down to join in, or just visit our club...
| Where | Lochaber Yacht Club |
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| When | Every day from the 22nd of June 2012 until the 24th of June 2012 |
| Time | Starts at 10:00Hs and ends at 23:00Hs |
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July
Glengarry Highland Games
Glengarry is in the Great Glen and is a picturesque village near Loch Ness.
GLENGARRY HIGHLAND GAMES Saturday 2nd July 2011 Invergarry Shinty Field 1pm-5pm
A traditional Highland Games with Heavy, Track and Field events, Hill Race and childrens races. Tug'o'war, Highland Dancing and the Lochaber Pipe Band. Childrens Mini Games, Pet Dog Show and many trade/ side stalls...
GLENGARRY HIGHLAND GAMES Saturday 2nd July 2011 Invergarry Shinty Field 1pm-5pm
A traditional Highland Games with Heavy, Track and Field events, Hill Race and childrens races. Tug'o'war, Highland Dancing and the Lochaber Pipe Band. Childrens Mini Games, Pet Dog Show and many trade/ side stalls...
| Where | Glengarry Village |
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| When | Saturday 7th of July 2012 |
| Time | Starts at 13:00Hs and ends at 18:00Hs |
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Arisaig Highland Games
Arisaig by the sea, is a beautiful place for a Highland Games - big seascapes with lots of atmosphere during this mid-week games.
Look out for traditional Highland dancing, kids events, athletics, the heavy-wights and the pipes, plus lots of stalls, food and drink - great company and a great day outdoors.
In the evening, join the Ceilidh which starts at 10pm and goes...
Look out for traditional Highland dancing, kids events, athletics, the heavy-wights and the pipes, plus lots of stalls, food and drink - great company and a great day outdoors.
In the evening, join the Ceilidh which starts at 10pm and goes...
| Where | Traigh, Arisaig |
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| When | Wednesday 25th of July 2012 |
| Time | Starts at 12:30Hs and ends at 18:00Hs |
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August
Lochaber Agricultural Show
Come and join us at our local Highland Agricultural Show at the foot of Ben Nevis!
All school children enter free!! Free Parking.
See: Highland cattle and sheep judging, Horse showing, sheep dog trials, pipe band, highland dancing, strongman display, terrier racing, donkey rides, pet show, stalking pony demonstration, mountain bike display, stick making, sheep shearing,...
All school children enter free!! Free Parking.
See: Highland cattle and sheep judging, Horse showing, sheep dog trials, pipe band, highland dancing, strongman display, terrier racing, donkey rides, pet show, stalking pony demonstration, mountain bike display, stick making, sheep shearing,...
| Where | Happy Valley, Torlundy |
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| When | Saturday 25th of August 2012 |
| Time | Starts at 10:00Hs and ends at 17:00Hs |
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September
Ben Nevis Race
The Ben Nevis Race attracts around 500 competitors each year and is one of Fort William's oldest outdoor activity events in the area. The idea is simply to run from the Town Park to the summit of Ben Nevis and all the way back again - as fast as you can!
Current record is 1hr, 24mins !
The event is a great spectator sport and provides lots of opportunities for photos...
Current record is 1hr, 24mins !
The event is a great spectator sport and provides lots of opportunities for photos...
| Where | Fort William Town Park and Ben Nevis |
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| When | Saturday 1st of September 2012 |
| Time | Starts at 13:00Hs and ends at 17:00Hs |
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Glen Coe Photography |
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| Learn the art of Landscape Photography on our Photography Safaris and capture the classic shots of Glen Coe. Have fun with your family on a studio or lifestyle shoot. Let us capture the special moments of your Big Day with our Wedding Packages.... click for more details... |
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The Whitehouse, Laroch House, S Ballachulish, PH49 4JE Tel: 07769 809236 |
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Crannog Cruises |
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| Board Souter’s Lass for a wonderful cruise down Loch Linnhe and enjoy the breath-taking scenery of Lochaber. With our unique and informative skipper’s commentary, you’ll experience some of Scotland’s best wildlife including the family of... click for more details... |
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Town Pier, Fort William, PH33 6DB Tel: 01397 700714 |
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West Highland College - outdoor courses |
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| Located in the Outdoor Capital of the UK we offer a wide variety of learning and training opportunities tailored to the needs and aspirations of people who live, work and play here – or those who would like to live and work in a venue like... click for more details... |
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Carmichael Way, Fort William, PH33 6AN Tel: 01397 874000 |
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Highland Activities |
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| Highland Activities are a modern outdoor adventure centre offering quality outdoor activities including quad biking, white water rafting, canyoning & gorge walking, clay pigeon shooting, off road driving, paintballing, archery and mountain... click for more details... |
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Old Filling Station, ph20 1bx Tel: 08450 945513 |
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Loch Shiel Cruises |
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| Loch Shiel is a beautiful fresh-water loch which stretches from Glenfinnan to Acharacle - and almost reaches the sea, but for a short area of land. At the Glenfinnan end the mountains are over 800 metres high which creates a very Highland setting.... click for more details... |
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Glenfinnan, Tel: |
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Great Glen Adventures - mountain guided walks, abseiling adventures |
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| Experience the Magnificent Highlands with Great Glen Adventures walking, climbing, ski-ing and multi activity outdoor adventures.
We organise group and private gudied walks to the summit of Ben Nevis and other mountains/glens.
Have you ever... click for more details... |
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8 Lovat Terrace, Fort Augustus, Laggan Locks, PH32 4DN Tel: 07736 830062 |
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Yacht charter, sea kayak hire and wildlife boat trips |
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| XPLORE THE COAST AND WILDLIFE OF THE HIGHLANDS - with a bare boat yacht charter, skippered yacht charter, wildlife RIB trips, sea kayak hire and instruction.
SeaXplore offers waterbased activities and experiences in the West Highlands from... click for more details... |
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Gleann Lurach, Brecklet, S Ballachulish, PH49 4JG Tel: 0044 1855 413203 |
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Great Glen Holidays |
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| Short Breaks available in the chalets this weekend! (3rd & 4th Feb) Good skiing conditions. £80/night sleeping 4/5 people. Call 01397 703015.
A great place to stay, very quiet and relaxing as well as being the nearest self catering for... click for more details... |
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Torlundy farm, Tomacharich, Fort William, PH33 6SP Tel: 01397 703015 |
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Snowgoose Mountain Centre & The Smiddy Bunkhouse |
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| Snowgoose Mountain Centre offers mountain & water based skills training and guiding on the West Coast of Scotland. Our family run business provides from family days out on the water or crag to winter skills training and wilderness expeditions... click for more details... |
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Station Road, Corpach, Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7JH Tel: 01397 772467 |
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Triagh Golf Course |
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| Welcome to Traigh Golf Course - probably the most beautifully sited nine hole Golf Course in the world.
Traigh Golf Course is situated in a unique site in one of the most beautiful parts of the West Highlands, 40 miles west of Fort William. The... click for more details... |
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Traigh Beach, Arisaig, PH33 Tel: 0044 (0) 1687 450 337 |
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Islandscape Photography |
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| Islandscape Photography offers photography tours and workshops on the Isle of Mull and beyond. Join us for an unforgettable journey to capture the sublime quality of Hebridean light amid the stunning landscapes, seascapes, and cloudscapes of the... click for more details... |
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Taigh Solais, Ledaig, PA75 6NR Tel: 07747 601900 |
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Adventure Nevis - Ben Nevis Mountain Guide |
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| If you are looking for a Ben Nevis Mountain Guide, Adventure Nevis is a Scottish-based guiding service offering classic mountain days on Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, standing at 1,344 metres. The Ben Nevis mountain footpath ascent... click for more details... |
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3 Bracara, Morar, PH40 4PE Tel: 01687 460163 or 0771 4844686 |
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iPowerboat |
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| iPowerboat is an RYA recognised powerboat training centre in Ballachulish in the heart of the Outdoor Capital of the UK. Providing first class powerboat tuition, you can be sure that you will have a fun and enjoyable course with us!
Being one... click for more details... |
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Isles of Glencoe Hotel, S Ballachulish, PH49 4HL Tel: 07585 609802 |
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Skyak Adventures - sea kayaking trips |
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| Skyak Adventures are based in Skye but we often explore the Lochaber shoreline during our sea kayaking trips. We offer individual and group training and canoeing / kayaking expeditions around the Scottish West Highland sea coastline.
For more... click for more details... |
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29 Lower Breakish , Breakish, IV42 8QA Tel: 01471 820002 |
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Ardnamurchan Charters |
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Bruach Na Fearna, Laga Bay, Acharacle, Laga Bay Tel: 01972 500 208 |
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Wildwood Bushcraft - survival skills, natural history and adventure in the Highlands! |
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| Bushcraft survival courses and woodland nature days in Lochaber - perfect for a family or small group outdoor activity. We offer unique experiences involving bushcraft survival skills, woodland crafts, wildlife tracking and navigation, in the... click for more details... |
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Wildwood, Roshven, Lochailort, PH38 4NB Tel: 01687 470415 |
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Kingairloch Estate self catering holidays |
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| Kingairloch Highland Holidays offers self catering holiday accommodation set amongst the mountains of Morvern, Scotland.
Kingairloch Estate is on the Morvern Peninsula - one of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas in the UK. Our self-catering... click for more details... |
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Kingairloch Estate, Kingairloch, PH33 7AE Tel: 0044 (0) 1967 411 242 |
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No Fuss Events |
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| No Fuss events are Fort William's No.1 Outdoor event organiser - particularly for local mountain biking events like Ten Under the Ben and Relentless 24. We also organise The Glen Nevis River Race.
Our magnificent armadillo shaped marquee is... click for more details... |
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Fort William, Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 772 899 |
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Rockhopper Sea Kayaking and canoe hire |
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| Rockhopper Sea Kayaking is based near Fort William on the West Coast of Scotland.
We offer half, full or multi-day kayak trips through some of the most spectacular coastal, mountain and island scenery in Scotland.
This area is rich in wildlife... click for more details... |
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2 Montrose Mansions, Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7JQ Tel: 07739 837344 |
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Learn to Fly Fish with Fishing Scotland |
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| Learn to cast a fly for wild brown trout and Atlantic Salmon at selected Highland lochs and rivers in the Heart of Scotland
Fishing is a wonderful way to experience and enjoy the wild grandeur of Scotland. Learn to cast a fly for wild brown trout... click for more details... |
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Roy Bridge, PH31 4AG Tel: 01397 712812 |
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Paddle Lochaber |
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| Qualified local guides will introduce you to Lochaber's fantastic coastline and abundance of wildlife. We offer half, full and multi day trips for all abilities. No experience is necessary and we supply all the specialist equipment you will... click for more details... |
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Ballachulish, S Ballachulish, PH49 4JJ Tel: 01855 340123 |
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Bruce Watt Sea Cruises |
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| Bruce Watt Sea Cruises are based in Mallaig and operate the regular mail boat service to Loch Nevis and the Inverie community.
Inverie on the Knoydart peninsula is a great place for a walking holiday - from Munro bagging to just a leisurely walk!... click for more details... |
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Western Isles, East Bay, Mallaig, PH41 4QG Tel: 0044 (0) 1687 46 23 20 |
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Dragon's tooth Golf Course |
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| Holes: 9. Par: 68. SSS: 65. Length: 5038
Probably one of the most scenic golf courses in Scotland! In the heart of Glencoe.
Located not far from Ballachulish and about 12 miles south of Fort William, the Dragon's Tooth is a magnificent,... click for more details... |
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Glenachulish, Ballachulish, S Ballachulish, PH49 4JX Tel: 01855 811 695 |
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Fingal Cruising on the Caledonian Canal |
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| “Fingal of Caledonia” is a large holiday barge that cruises Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal in the Highlands of Scotland, providing a unique holiday experience amidst superb Highland scenery. Prices include all food and accommodation in new... click for more details... |
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The Slipway, Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7NB Tel: 01397 772167 |
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Vertical Descents |
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| Situated in the stunning Highlands of Scotland, we are a modern outdoor adventure centre offering a wide range of exhilarating activities for everyone. Sessions range from Canyoning, Coasteering and White Water Rafting to Fun Yakking, Bridge... click for more details... |
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Vertical Descents Main Office, Inchree Falls, Onich, Inchree, PH33 6SE Tel: 0044 (0) 1855 821 593 |
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West Highland Workshops - family activity holidays |
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| We offer a range of all-inclusive hobby-based and creative leisure breaks in some of the most stunning locations on the Ardnamurchan peninsula. Staying at top quality hotels, enjoy a few days indulging in your passion, hobby or artistic... click for more details... |
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The Square, Shielbridge, Acharacle, PH36 4JZ Tel: 01967 431800 |
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Nevis Range Mountain Gondola and outdoor activity centre |
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| Welcome to Nevis Range - the all seasons outdoor activity mountain centre where you can ride the gondola, walk, shop, ski, snowboard, mountain bike or just simply relax…
Nevis Range is an all seasons attraction just north of Fort William,... click for more details... |
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Torlundy, Torlundy, Fort William, PH33 6SQ Tel: 01397 705825 |
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Nevis Cycles - Fort William cycle shop & bike hire |
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| Located in the village of Inverlochy, a few minutes walk from Fort William town centre, Nevis Cycles is a very friendly and professional bicycle shop providing a full range of cycle and mountain bike sales, repairs, hire, rental and accessories.... click for more details... |
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4 Lochy Crescent, Inverlochy, Inverlochy, Fort William, PH33 6NG Tel: 01397 705555 |
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West Coast Mountain Guides |
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| West Coast Mountain Guides Ltd is owned by principal mountaineer Alan Kimber, a well respected climber and instructor within Scottish mountaineering circles.
Alan runs his business from his home in Fort William and offers a full range of... click for more details... |
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Calluna, Heathercroft, Fort William, PH33 6RE Tel: 01397 700451 |
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Torlundy Trout Fishery |
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| Three scenic trout lochans with superb views of Ben Nevis, well stocked with Rainbow Trout, just outside Fort William at Torlundy.
Come with the family for a fly fishing experience and catch a trout for supper!
We provide fishing tackle and... click for more details... |
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Torlundy farm, Tomacharich, Fort William, PH33 6SP Tel: 01397 703015 |
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Lochaber Yacht Club on Loch Linnhe, Fort William |
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| Lochaber Yacht Club was established 1954 over at Corpach but today the Club enjoys its new sailing clubhouse on the shore of Loch Linnhe in Fort William.
We go sailing lots and every year teach people to sail who join our sailing club and then go... click for more details... |
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Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 Tel: |
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Torlundy Farm Riding Centre |
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| We offer excellent hacking on our well schooled horses for the experienced rider only. We go out every day at 11am for a good hour's ride around the farm, checking on our highland cows, sheep and ponies on the way. It is a lovely way to see... click for more details... |
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Torlundy farm, Tomacharich, Fort William, PH33 6SP Tel: 01397 703015 |
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Abacus Mountaineering |
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| Mountaineering provides skills training and mountain guiding in Scotland and the Alps. Our select group of instructors will guide you through new skills on real, adventurous and challenging routes.
Mountaineering, Rock Climbing and Scottish... click for more details... |
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47 Lundavra Road, Fort William, PH33 6JJ Tel: 01397 701624 |
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