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Welcome to Western Isles Campers! We hire a variety of campervans all year round - based in Fort William, giving you access to everything the highlands & islands has to offer! All of our campers come with everything you'll need for your adventure, & yes, all of our campers are heated, so even in the winter months you'll be warm! For more information - visit our website & give us a call!!

Taransay Bed and Breakfast is a quality, friendly B&B, rated 4 star by Visit Scotland. Our rooms consist of 2 singles (1 private bathroom 1 en-suite) 1 twin (en-suite) and 1 family / double room (en-suite). . We are situated in an elevated position, in a quiet cul-de-sac with spectacular views over Loch Linnhe and the Ardgour Hills. We are a pleasant walk of around 15 mins. along the shores of the Loch to the town where there are plenty of Restaurants, Pubs, Supermarkets and Shops. We are here to make your stay enjoyable, we pride ourselves on our homely welcome, and use of local produce. We offer a full Scottish cooked breakfast, with cereals, toast, yoghurts, fruit juices and a choice of tea or a cafetierre of coffee. Alternatively we offer a cold platter of Scottish cheeses and venison charcuterie. We also have a vegetarian option and can accommodate some other special dietary needs with prior arrangement. Breakfast is all served in our newly re-furbished Breakfast room with stunning views over Loch Linnhe and the Ardgour Hills. All rooms now have new flat screen tv's with dvd players. Books, guides and games can be borrowed. We offer free wifi, free parking,and tea and coffee making facilities We hope to see you soon at Taransay. GUEST COMMENTS "We stayed at Taransay for two weeks, using Fort William as a base and using public transport. Paul, Liz and Sarah were very welcoming, kind and helpful and made us feel at home. The room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfasts were scrumptious with a lot of choice. We would thoroughly recommend them and hope to visit Taransay again".

Anagrae Bed and Breakfast in Fort William town centre enjoys an elevated location looking over the town and to the hills of the Great Glen. Our deck is a great place to hang out and enjoy the views with a glass of wine. We offer three comfortable ensuite bedrooms - a double, a twin and a family room. A choice of breakfast is served from full cooked breakfast, continental or vegetarian. We are within walking distance of the train and bus stations. Fort William's High Street is literally 2 minutes from our door. We welcome your enquiries and look forward to hearing from you. Bed and Breakfast £25.00 per person based on two person sharing a twin or double room.

Lochview Guest house is a large detached villa with wonderful scenery, and luxurious modern spacious bedrooms with large bath /shower rooms. One has an oversize spa-bath and very large walk-in shower. The three distinctive ensuite bedrooms have king-size beds and quality linen and furnishings. You will be made most welcome in our Highland home and share in the beauty of the surroundings. This is a place where you can relax and unwind, take amazing photographs, stroll down to the beach admire the scenery, or for the more energetic explore the countryside walking, climbing or fishing. On arrival we welcome guests with afternoon refreshments and home baking. We provide an extensive continental style breakfast in our dining room which has an amazing sea and mountain view Our location at Bunree is equi-distance from Glencoe and Ben Nevis both are about 7 miles away. The Corran Ferry is a few moments away and gateway to Ardnamurchan. Private parking is next to the house and we have a garage for outdoor gear. There are Pubs and restaurants in the nearby vicinity. Open all year. No pets, no smoking. I am sorry we do not accommodate children. Prices from £42.50 per person per night (based on two sharing) please contact us for availability and up to date prices

Kinchellie Crort provides extremely good value of money self catering holiday accommodation at the same time as offering an excellent standard of log cabins and cottages. We are located in Roy Bridge and perfect for groups looking for a good location for outdoor activities. Our three cottages sleep up to 6 people and the two log cabins sleep up to 4 persons. We are open all year round and available for weekly lets or short breaks. There are pubs and hotels within walking distance from Kinchellie.

Ashburn Guest House is a beautiful Victorian villa located near the shores of Loch Linnhe and only 10 minutes walk to the town centre. We have 6 individually-decorated bedrooms, all en-suite - 1 single and 5 doubles providing a very high standard of bed and breakfast accommodation. One double room on the ground floor. We welcome guests with afternoon refreshments and home-made shortbread in our garden conservatory. Breakfast caters for all tastes - particularly those with a hearty morning appetite who enjoy a freshly prepared Scottish breakfast. The guesthouse dining-room has a large window looking to the garden and overlooking the loch. We have free private parking and free Wi-Fi internet access, a drying room and a secure shed for bikes and outdoor equipment if you are planning to explore the extensive countryside walking or cycling. The immediate Fort William and Glen Nevis area has many attractions to visit and enjoy and there are many places to eat and drink to choose from. Sorry no smoking and no pets. En-suite single room from £55.00 per night including full Scottish Breakfast. En-suite double room from £55.00 per person per night including full Scottish breakfast based on two people sharing. We look forward to welcoming you to our Fort William B&B.

Nevis Lodge is a fabulous open-plan holiday lodge set in an ancient pine forest in front of Ben Nevis, but just 5 minutes from Fort William town centre. The property sleeps 8 - 10 persons in 5 bedrooms, two modern bathrooms with showers and baths (one ensuite). The central living area has a modern open plan kitchen, central log fire and comfortable seating with large picture windows and sliding doors onto a patio. Set in 10 acres of woodland with spectacular views of the north face of Ben Nevis and car parking for 4 cars. There is a spiral staircase upto a music/sleeping loft overlooking the central room. All linen and towels provided. Only one mile to Nevis Range skiing and downhill bike tracks. Sky t.v. dvd, internet access and ipod player. Washing machine, bbq. etc. Nevis Lodge is a beautiful self catering holiday home set in some of the best Highland scenery available - right in front of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK. Our self catering lodge sleeps up to 10 people and has everything you will need for a successful holiday in the Highlands. Watch our video to see just how good this accommodation is...

With superb lochside views and a short distance to Fort William town centre, the Cruachan Hotel is a good choice as an affordable hotel if you are planning a visit to our Highland town. We have lots of private parking, generous sized public rooms, lounges and dining room with a variety of attractive bedrooms to suit your pocket. We offer bed and breakfast with Dinner packages, as well as room only.  We look forward to hearing from you, and being of service to you. Check out our latest offers below.

Glenloy Lodge is 7 miles from Fort William on the Banavie to Gairlochy road, along the Caledonian Canal with wonderful views over the Nevis Range mountains. The former hunting lodge has 8 comfortable ensuite rooms and is situated at the entrance to the beautiful and secluded Glen Loy. Its rural location is perfect for walking cycling or wildlife watching. We have a keen interest in wildlife and will be very pleased to give advice and information on where to watch wildlife and what to look out for at particular times of the year. The Lodge itself is visited regularly by pine martens which can be watched from the sun room or dining room walkers, cyclists, wildlife enthusiasts & everyone else welcome. if you are looking for a great country B & B just outside Fort William, this is the place!

Situated in and around Glencoe, the most famous and scenic glen in the Scottish Highlands, all our self catering cottages, chalets and lodges provide the very best of holiday accommodation. All of our listed properties provide a high standard of accommodation and sleep between 4 and 6 people. Use our easy search facility complete with availability to find the property most suited to your needs. Our Glencoe self catering holiday chalet and cottages are conveniently placed for pubs, shops and other local amenities. All enjoy magnificent views of the Glencoe mountains and offer easy access on foot into the surrounding countryside. Make the most of our invigorating fresh mountain air during the day and relax by the fireside at night with a dram. With luxurious accommodation providing the perfect holiday base in Glencoe and so much to see and do in the area, read on and find out why our holidays are truly Carefree.

This attractive holiday cottage is located one mile from Banavie and about 5 miles from Fort William town centre (10 minutes by car), The Moorings Hotel and restaurant is within walking distance. Laragain has two upstairs bedrooms - one twin and one double. Downstairs there's a toilet/shower/bath, a kitchen/diner and a spacious sitting room which has superb views of Ben Nevis and the surrounding mountains. The Caledonian Canal is a short walk away and provides a flat pathway for cycling and walking. We are strictly non-smoking and regret that the holiday cottage does not accommodate pets. Please phone or email to check availability. This very comfortable holiday cottage near Fort William provides a peaceful and quite location for a relaxing holiday with a fabulous view.

St Anthony's is a quiet, comfortable Fort William Bed & Breakfast situated in the middle of town in an elevated position giving lovely views over the tranquil Loch Linnhe to the majestic Ardgour hills beyond. We have 3 Double rooms one of which can be converted to a twin or large family room with sitting area. All rooms are en-suite, with hospitality trays, hairdryers, flat screen TV's,DVD's and free WiFi. Private off road parking available.We look forward to offering a warm and friendly welcome after your journey with English ,Spanish and Russian spoken. Complete the form below to check availability, or follow the link to our website for more details. St Anthonys will be open  from 1st April to 31st October.During a busy period it is a minimum two night stay.    In consideration of other guests we do not accept pets, the accommodation is unsuitable for children under 10. Check in is available after 4 pm and before 7 pm on the day of arrival. We will always ask for an estimated time of arrival. This helps us to ensure that one of us is here to greet you when you arrive.  If no time of arrival is given then we cannot guarantee that you will be able to access accommodation when you arrive. On the day of departure rooms must be vacated by 10 am.

Nothing is overlooked - Except Ben Nevis Whether you are visiting on business or for some quality leisure time the hotel is an ideal base where you can be sure of a warm Scottish welcome. Situated at the foot of Ben Nevis in Fort William The Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club is in a prime spot for exploring some of the most scenic countryside in Scotland. During your stay at the hotel you will also benefit from FREE membership of our onsite leisure facilities; including a 50 ft heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room and well equipped gym. Relax and enjoy your meal within our traditionally styled restaurant. All tastes are catered for by our excellent team of chefs with new choices on the table d’hote menu every night. This of course includes fresh seafood from local sources! Our bars are well stocked with fine Scottish Malt Whiskies and wines from around the world to compliment your meal. Our comfortable bedrooms are en-suite with colour television, tea/coffee facilities, radio and direct dial telephones, some have excellent views of the surrounding lochside and Ben Nevis. For your convenience there is ample free car parking on site. You will also receive a warm welcome and a superb meal in the Foodstop Restaurant at our sister hotel, The Alexandra Hotel, situated in the centre of Fort William.

Open all year. Torcastle House is our family home. Newly built in 2010, we offer a high standard of accommodation and welcome you to stay with us to enjoy the stunning and peaceful setting at Torcastle. Torcastle is accessed through a tunnel under the Caledonian Canal, nestled between the Canal and the River Lochy. Although we are only 5 miles from Fort William it feels like world of its own. Perfect for spotting wildlife and walking. Our Fort William Bed and Breakfast gives you all the comforts of home but affords you your own space with your own living room overlooking stunning views of Ben Nevis and the River Lochy. Our hens wander free and supply yummy eggs for your breakfast, possibly the best you’ll ever taste. With ample parking and a barn to store Mountain bikes we aim to make your stay as easy as possible.

Kilcamb Lodge Hotel is a luxury AA4 Star Country House Hotel, breathtakingly situated on the shores of Loch Sunart in 22 acres of natural meadow and woodland, where otters and red deer are daily visitors. Close to Fort William and all its outdoor amenities, Ardnamurchan is one of the most un-spoilt and beautiful regions in the Highlands of Scotland. Our ethos is based on a simple ideal of good food, luxury accommodation, peace, harmony and wonderful scenery. With a coveted 3AA Rosettes for culinary excellence, awarded to us in 2018, you can be assured of fine food as well as wonderful scenery Our luxuriously appointed rooms and suites offer the best of comfort and of course - to compliment this - we have the magic creations of our kitchen brigade. With a coveted 3AA Rosettes for culinary excellence, you can be assured of fine food  served in our beautiful candle-lit romantic dining room or less formal Driftwood Brasserie. Add to all this an informal atmosphere with cosy log fires and a promise of our utmost commitment to your happiness... all delivered with a smile and good humour. THE AWARDS KEEP COMING IN… AA 4 stars AA Noteable Wine List 2019 AA 3 Rosette award for culinary excellence 2018/19 Michelin Guide Recommended 2019 Best Loved Hotels Dod Friendly Hotel of the year 2017 Johansens Rooms with a View 2017 & 2018 Romantic Hotel of the year 2009 Scottish Country House Hotel if the year 2009

iPowerboat is Scotland's Premier Powerboat Centre with bases in both Ballachulish and Kinlochleven. FAST BOAT TASTER SESSIONS! YES THAT'S RIGHT I YOU CAN BE DRIVING ONE OF OUR BOATS!! Want to try something different on your holiday? Or need that surge of adrenaline? Then come to iPowerboat! Our taster sessions will take you on a journey on Loch Leven and Loch Linnhe, and we will show you some of the spectacular scenery that the Outdoor Capital of the UK has to offer! Make sure you bring your camera! Our taster sessions may be great fun, but rest assured your safety on board our vessels is never compromised. All crew will be required to wear a lifejacket, it is your choice if you wish to wear waterproofs - we recommend it in this part of the world! Subject to weather conditions, you will be given a marine safety helmet - this will help you keep your eyes open in the rain - and they look cool too! All of our taster sessions are run on a request basis - we have no set sailing times, which allows us to be flexible! This does mean that we can become overwhelmed with bookings on busy days, so book early to avoid disappointment. PRICES One hour taster sessions are £75, and you can bring along up to 2 guests on board for the experience.  ABOUT US 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 of Scotland's largest powerboat training providers our instructors are trained to the highest standards. During the cold winter months, why not join a RYA theory course, and learn the advanced skills of marine navigation? All of our courses are run from our centre based in South Ballachulish, which is directly underneath the Ballachulish bridge!!! During the warm summer months iPowerboat offers a fun, exciting, and professional RIB ride service. All trips depart from Ballachulish - or a specially arranged trip can leave from Corpach near Fort William. Evening trips are possible subject availability and weather. Booking is essential due to boat availability, trips may have to be postponed or rescheduled due to adverse weather conditions. Please remember to bring warm and waterproof clothing - we will supply you with lifejacket's and other necessary safety equipment. The two most important things to bring with you are your camera and a smile!!! Specially arranged skippered trips are available, should you wish to be dropped off to a peaceful beach, and picked up again later during the day. We are also specialists in providing a commercial safety boat, escort service and commercial powerboat training. Our vessel and skipper are fully licensed, trained and insured to carry out this service. We look forward to seeing you soon! In the meantime please feel free to enquire today. You can also find us on FACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/ipowerboat RYA Powerboat Courses in Lochaber | RYA Theory Course | RIB Rides / Boat Trips | Skippered Charter | Commercial Safety Boat | Commercial Training

Whether you are a total beginner or looking to build upon existing hill skills, Garbh Mountain has an adventure waiting for you... Simon Davidson has been involved in climbing and mountain based activities working with both young people and adults for 10 years for a variety of outdoor providers. I have worked in climbing walls, national NGB outdoor centres and for myself instructing land-based activities like hill skills, navigation and rock climbing. I hold the Summer and Winter Mountain Leader Awards, Single Pitch Award and am a Trail Cycle Leader. I'm also a trainee for the Mountain Instructor Award  (MIA) scheme and a trainee AMI member. I am fully insured and can tailor adventures to suit your needs and outcomes. I'm available for winter skills and journeys in the Cairngorms, Lochaber and Glen Coe, with fully customisable itineries. I'm also a BASI Ski Instructor and work on the patrol team at Nevis Range. Please use the contact form to get in touch.. Thanks!

Wilderness Guides Canoeing offer guided canoe trips throughout the west coast of Scotland and the Highlands. Scotland boasts world-class canoeing locations offering amazing opportunities to explore highland lochs or get up close and personal to the wildlife on the coast. Canoeing offers a great way to see a different side of Scotland’s breath-taking scenery at a pace that suits you. A fun and easy activity, perfect for all ages and experience levels. Trips: Day trips run daily from June to October: £75 for adults / £40 for children Overnight camping trips are run regularly: £190 per person Canoe rental and equipment hire is also available for those who wish to spend a day or more on the water without a guide. Testimonials "Thank you for a wonderful day on Loch Garry. We had so much fun and the fantastic weather made it so much better....... I would encourage anyone who has children to book with you. In fact I would encourage any adult who has never canoed, or not canoed for years, to book with you." Natalie, June 2013

The inaugural hill race on Beinn Resipol starts at Resipole Farm Holiday Park on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula on Saturday 19th September at 1.00pm. Details of how to take part can be found on the benresrace.wordpress.com website. The race sets off from Loch Sunart and meanders its way up and down the 845 m summit with a total distance of 7.3 miles. Enjoy stunning views of Lochs Shiel and Sunart, the Small Isles, Mull and Skye. Why not make a weekend of it and stay in the Resipole campsite. The campsite are holding the Resipole Fiddle Fest from 17-21 September so there will be a great buzz about the place.  Profits made from the race are going towards a local well-being and mental health charity, Ewen’s Room. Ewen’s Room works across the Ardnamurchan Peninsula to raise awareness of mental health challenges and brings together the community and people who may feel isolated. Entry:  Race HQ will be based in the Resipole campsite next to the start/finish of the race. You can enter the race now through Entry Central or on the day. Entries are £5. Entries are restricted to 100 places so please book online to avoid disappointment.

The centre's position offers exceptional facilities for watersports enthusiasts of all levels. The Lochaber & Fort William area bounded by an extensive coastal & marine environment. Snowgoose Mountain Centre is surrounded by safe water with easy access to the sheltered tidal waters of Loch Linnhe and access to the open sea down the length of Loch Linnhe beyond Corran Narrows. SEA KAYAKING In the Lochaber area there is a truly amazing variety of inland lochs and coastline offering wide selection of sea kayak trips - offering everything from sheltered paddling journeys on placid lochs with lots of islands to discover, to open tidal water with fast tidal currents. Our beginner sea kayak sessions on Loch Linnhe are a gentle introduction to the effects of paddling on tidal waters. The inland lochs of Loch Lochy and Loch Sheil are also excellent locations for sea kayaking. A little further away protected by hundreds of small tidal islands (known as skerries) is the coastline surrounding Arisaig bay. An ideal spot to begin an adventure. This area is home to a huge variety of marine wildlife with a fair weather option to paddle up the coastline towards Mallaig with fantastic views out the Inner Hebrides. RIVER KAYAKING Our novice kayaking sessions, courses & holidays are initially based on the sheltered open inland waters of Loch Linnhe, Loch Lochy, or Loch Shiel                                With a more experience we can easily progress to the moving water of the rivers Lochy, Oich, and later to the amazing white water of the Roy, Spean, etc. Our favourite spot for beginners on moving water is on Loch Lochy in a wide sheltered open bay with visiting ospreys in the summer – along with small rapids tumbling down from Loch Arkaig a few miles above. Based on the short steep side of the country we have good local access to excellent Grade 111 and above white water rivers which are largely spate in nature, some of which are quite technical in nature. This gives excellent training opportunities for intermediate and advanced white water paddling in a unique environment. OPEN CANOEING. These basic skills sessions are based inland on the more sheltered  Loch Lochy or the tidal waters of Loch Linnhe with also excellent locations to learn the skills of open canoe journeying, for day paddles or with an over night wild camping stop.There are excellent opportunities for overnight expeditions for those with a little more experience - we regularly venture further a field to the tidal waters of Loch Moidart – paddle the Rough Bounds into Arisaig; Loch Sheil; Loch Oich and Loch Arkaig. All of this as well as guided open canoe trips over the 70 mile long Caledonian Canal on the Great Glen Canoe Trail – this being one of the favourites. The idyllic River Oich and Loch Lochy are excellent for an introduction to river paddling in an open canoe  learning  to raft up effectively, lining & poling as well as the opportunity to canoe sail on more advanced courses DINGHY SAILING We have a small fleet of 16' Devon Yawls & 21’ keeled Flying 15 dinghies which can take 4 students plus an instructor. These are all weather dinghies which are fun to sail but also fast and responsive for single handed sailing or a family day out.   There are several options available for Dinghy Sailing with our experienced Instructors from ½ day taster sessions for all the family to 2-3 day sailing & boat handling courses.By the end of a 2 day Beginners course you will have experienced handling the dinghy, sail handling, rope work, be aware of safety on board and  be able to sail as a crew in light winds under supervision. There will be hands on experience of:| The dinghy and its main parts; Basic boat handling – how to sail in all wind directions; Launching & recovery;  weather & meteorology. CANOE AND KAYAK HIRE & THE GREAT GLEN CANOE TRAIL Snowgoose Mountain Centre is well placed at the extreme SW end of the Caledonian Canal for the recently opened Great Glen Canoe Trail. This offers a great opportunity to canoe or kayak along the spectacular Caledonian Canal which runs for nearly 70 miles from near Fort William to Inverness along the very varied stretches of canal as well as the wide open waters of Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness (which are classed as inland seas).We provideGuided canoe & sea kayak trips along the Great Glen Canoe Trail as well as 2 - 5 day expeditions in other fantastic remote and wild locations on the west coast of Scotland. We do not hire our boats to inexperienced paddlersFull open canoe, sea & river kayak hire / outfitting packages including paddles, buoyancy aids, barrels, BDH bottles, dry bags, trolley wheels, etc.  Full camping & expedition equipment hire - plus full information on the best campsites & local services.A full shuttle service for boats & gear to the end of the finish of the Canoe Trail and elsewhere - and free drop of to the top of Neptune's Staircase at Banavie to all our hire customers.  Locally based paddling information and advice when you arrive with us - based on over 30 years of local paddling experience.

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 and you may be lucky enough to encounter seals, dolphins, porpoise, otters, a huge variety of coastal birds or perhaps even the white tailed sea eagle. Whether new to the sport or an experienced sea kayaker, we will provide an unforgettable experience. Our Sea kayaks are long, stable and easy to control and we have large double kayaks available for youngsters or those who are a little apprehensive. All equipment is provided by us. Families, groups and individuals are all welcome. We also provide a canoe hire service and equipment.

The Barmouth to Fort William Three Peaks Yacht Race combines yachting and mountain running and cycling into one of the greatest adventure challenges in British sport. Five team members are allowed, comprising a combination of sailors and runners, their aim is to sail from Barmouth, on the Welsh coast, to Fort William in Scotland, via Caernarfon and Whitehaven, climbing Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis on the way. Sailing through some of the Scotland's most beautiful and sometimes wildest, scenery, the final leg ends with the shortest and steepest run of the entire race finishing at the entrance to the Caledonian Canal. The entire race involves a total of 389 miles of difficult coastal sailing, 26 miles of cycling and 72 miles of running, with approximately 14,000 feet of ascent, including 2000 feet between Ennerdale and Scafell Pike, to reach the highest points in Wales, England and Scotland. Set in 2002 the race record stands at 2 days 14 hours and 4 minutes but teams have until 1800 on Saturday to finish the race. Generally most teams make the end of race party on Thursday evening, competitors sometimes opting to complete the Ben Nevis run the following morning. The Three Peaks Yacht Race attracts some of the world's best sailors and runners, as well as teams who hope just to complete the course, which is a considerable achievement in its own right. The 2011 race starts from Barmouth on Saturday June 25th and the 2012 race on Saturday June 16th. Boats arrive in Corpach from around the Tuesday after the start.

Only 50 minutes from Fort William, MV Royal Scot provides boat cruises on world famous Loch Ness from Fort Augustus, one of the prettiest villages in Scotland. From just inside the Caledonian Canal, MV Royal Scot cruises Loch Ness to explore the wildlife and scenery from the most famous of Highland lochs. Loch Ness is 23 miles long, over one mile wide and 750 feet deep in places. You can enjoy a Loch Ness Cruise for a special occasion, a business away-day, a stag or hen party, or just to get away for the day and enjoy the experience. The Royal Scot is an approved venue for civil weddings, so if you are thinking of planning a Highland Wedding, we offer a unique opportunity. Onboard we have heated saloon for 60 passengers, an upper deck, bar facilities and light snacks, toilets and a souvenir shop. We also operate two fast, modern rigid inflatable vessels for up to 12 passengers - which is perfect if you fancy a lot of excitement as we speed you up Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle. We provide everything you need including quality waterproofs and safety equipment. To book or find out more, please visit Cruise Loch Ness website.

The Fort William Marathon is a new marathon for the Lochaber area. This new marathon is a multi-terrain route starting and finishing at Nevis Range. The course takes in the sights of Leanachan Forest, the old railway viaduct, General Wade's High Bridge, The Commando Memorial, Caledonian Canal, and of course Ben Nevis.

Come join us at Atlas Mountaineering for a special experience on the UK's highest mountain. Being based in Fort William, the Outdoor Capital of the UK, at the foot of Ben Nevis, we are available on short notice for private or group mountain guiding and have great knowledge of the mountain its self. Atlas Mountaineering is now accredited by Visit Scotland and the Scottish tourism board as a four star activity provider! 5 Stars on TripAdvisor! Climb Ben Nevis now for only £69.00  PRIVATE VIA FERRATA GUIDING. BRAND NEW TO SCOTLAND AND BY FAR THE UK’S BEST VIA FERRATA.  TRIPS STARTING JUNE 2014!  BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! THIS WINTER! Ben Nevis trips, Winter skills training, Ice climbing and Winter walking! No experience needed! Whilst making a mountain out of a molehill is acceptable behaviour if you’re a bit of a drama queen, we can’t help but think it was a waste of time to bring our walking boots.Go bigger with the UK’s biggest mountain, Ben Nevis, and enjoy a guided tour with Atlas Mountaineering for only £69.00 Vital information• Guided tours of Ben Nevis and the surrounding area  • Private and public tours available • Rated 5 stars on Trip Advisor • Rated  4 stars by Visit Scotland • UK’s highest mountain • Suitable for ages 8+ Expert guides Even before you arrive, Atlas Mountaineering’s guides will be providing handy information by letting you know exactly what clothing and kit you should be bringing on the day. Once you arrive, you and your group will get ready to tackle the mountain. The guides know every twist and turn of Ben Nevis and have scooped a 5 star Trip Advisor rating as well as being rated 4 stars by the Scottish Tourist Board. Ben Nevis The UK’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, stands at 1,344 metres above sea level at the western end of the Grampian mountains. As you climb, you’ll take in the stunning scenery of the peaks and greenery around you, along with bursts of Scottish heather. Suitable for kids from age 8, today’s deal is the perfect family adventure. Loved by Trip Advisor "Thank goodness we had a guide and Atlas Mountaineering to tell us to hire all the right equipment, otherwise we would have had to turn back and not reach the summit like so many other people had to do.” "Atlas and Connor provided an excellent organised trip with a top guide for the day in Rich …he was patient / informative / educational / humorous and allowed us all to enjoy a very challenging but rewarding day." "We had a brilliant time with Connor and Hannah, learning about how to be safe in the hills in winter. We learnt about winter navigation, route planning, basic Avalanche awareness, crampons and ice axes, along with getting some great hiking in! We will definitely be back and can't recommend Connor and Hannah enough as guides!" Walking the Wild Side  A very special way to see what Lochaber has to offer. One of our most popular experiences is our day and a half walk from Glen Nevis. We will set off at around 3pm and walk through the Steall Meadows and catch a glimpse of the famous Steall falls, from here we will walk up into the watershed of Ben Nevis and camp for the evening. As you watch the sun set around the surrounding mountains and wilderness you will begin to experience one of the UK’s true dark zones, this means that there is no light pollution! The stars are truly amazing here and it is not uncommon to see the odd shooting star, meteor shower or the aurora borealis. You don’t need to worry about dinner as it’s included in the price and we will fill you full of hot chocolate as you get ready to settle in for the most peaceful night’s sleep you will ever have. In the morning we will wake up, eat some breakfast and break camp. From there we will walk up on to the summit of Carn Mor Dearg our first Munro of the day and on to the Carn Mor Dearg arête. This arête is described by Walk Highlands as “the finest way to see Ben Nevis” and they are not wrong, the spectacular arête gives fine airy views of the 600m north face and it is not unusual to not see a soul until we reach the summit of Ben Nevis. It truly is the wild side! Once we have climbed Ben Nevis we will walk down to the Ben Nevis Inn and relax for the rest of the afternoon while you can look back on what we have managed over the past two days.  Rock Climbing this Summer Haven't tried it before, but always fancied it?  We run private rock climbing guiding for all abilities, only in small groups, perfect if you haven't tried before.  If you are looking at something more mountainous, how about the infamous Tower Ridge or some more classic rock climbing in Glen Coe? 

Choosing a cycle tour is a unique (and we think the best!) way to discover Fort William, and the Highlands beyond. The Carter Company offers a stunning 8 night guided cycling holiday, with set departure dates, which starts and ends in Fort William. The Scottish Highlands are world renowned for their stunning scenery and the west coast, where this tour begins, features peaceful and idyllic lochs, majestic mountains in Ben Nevis, the dramatic Glencoe Pass, and a coastline dotted with a myriad of islands. The Outer Hebrides are some of the most remote, with astonishingly beautiful white sandy beaches and isolated dwellings. Linked by a string of ferry hops, the tour also featured the inner Hebridean island of Skye before returning to the mainland town of Fort William. You might think that, alas, this is not the place for gentle cycling. And you would be correct - but for the vehicle support we provide as part of this guided tour. We have created an itinerary where you can avoid cycling any big, or even medium, sized hills and any main roads. We are very pleased with the route we have designed and its close historical links with the infamous Bonnie Prince Charlie, its blend of castles, local crafts, fishing culture and seafood and its unsurpassed landscapes. We know that you will be pleased too - this is a unique experience not to be missed! On this tour, you will cycle with your Scottish host and guide who will share his local knowledge and make sure a fun time is had by all. Our driver will be sweeping your route and providing vehicle support along the way as well as fixing any bike problems and generally adding to the fun.

Traigh Golf Course welcome visitors and is “Probably the most beautifully sited nine hole Golf Course in the world” (says The Scotsman newspaper).  It was recently made world famous by a large sinkhole that opened up on the course. The sinkhole has now been safely repaired and the course is playing better than ever - complete with a new grassy bunker! Traigh Golf Course is known as "one of the most scenic golf courses in Scotland" (say BBC) and is located 40 miles west of Fort William. The word Traigh (pronounced “Try”) means beach in gaelic, and the course lies beside sandy beaches and rocky islets, with spectacular views to the islands of Eigg and Rhum, and to the Cuillins of Skye. Golf has been played at Traigh since about 1900, but the old layout was rather cramped, and the course was enlarged and greatly improved in 1994. It was redesigned by the well known golf architect Mr. John Salvesen, with assistance from Mr. James MacDonald, Head Greenkeeper at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, who is a native of Arisaig. The feature of the course is a line of grassy hills, originally sand dunes, which rise some sixty feet, and the first hole demands a skilful tee shot to the top. At the second, a long drive is needed, to get from one summit to the next. The third drops down towards the beach, while the fourth passes between two gorse covered hills to a beautifully positioned green. The fifth hole crosses a broad burn - broader still at high tide - and the sixth comes back across the burn in a tricky dogleg par four The seventh - which was the location of the sinkhole - is a long par five, while the eighth climbs back to the top of the hill, and the glorious view, and the ninth drops down again to the beach and the clubhouse. Golfers Information Visitors are always welcome. Clubs are available for hire. Golf clubs, balls, tees, gloves and clothing are on sale at the clubhouse. Advance booking is only required for larger parties. Fees should be paid at the clubhouse, or if it is closed put in the Honesty Box. How to find us Traigh lies two miles north of Arisaig, six miles south of Mallaig and forty miles west of Fort William. Take the A830 main road to Arisaig, then follow the coastal road (B8008) two miles north. There is a signpost to the course on the A830. Park across the road from the white Clubhouse. Visit Fort William also recommends Fort William Golf Club, Spean Bridge Golf Club and the Dragon's Tooth course at Ballachulich

From the aspiring novice to the more advanced mountaineer Snowgoose Mountain Centre offers the perfect introduction, course, mountain guiding or holiday of a lifetime. This is whether you want an introduction to rock climbing & abseiling, learn to lead on  rock, develop your navigational skills or tackle big mountaineering routes in summer or winter. Maybe you will want to extend your summer mountain activities into autumn and winter by getting to grip with the skills needed to take on winter walking, winter mountaineering then snow and ice climbing. Our aim is always to introduce  our clients to the  fundamental  hill and mountain skills or develop those they have already so that they can independently progress their mountaineering expertise through out the year from summer into winter mountaineering. • Winter Mountaineering and Ice Climbing Courses are run at this fantastic time of year in the Scottish Highlands by Snowgoose Mountain Centre when the hills and mountains are covered with snow and ice. Our skills based winter courses for climbing, mountaineering and guiding are delivered in the mountains around the Ben Nevis and Glencoe areas in a convenient location four  miles from Fort William. We deliver courses in basic ice axe & crampon techniques, avalanche awareness, through to advanced winter climbing courses. Complete winter novices are introduced to the basic winter walking skills needed to travel in the mountains of the Scottish Highlands safely in winter  giving a solid skills base. •  A wide range of mountain based skills coaching, courses, guiding & holidays are on offer throughout the spring, summer and early autumn suited to the needs of individuals, families, & groups. Our courses & holiday are led only by local, friendly , professionally qualified and experienced course leaders, instructors & guides based largely on “the Ben” Nevis, Glen Nevis, Glen Coe, Creag Meaghidh, Ardgour and Kintail areas. If you are new to mountain based activities and our area  then why not join a group or book a guide to do the ascent of the UK’s highest mountain – Ben Nevis. An iconic day out on the mountains – which ever way you do it. We cater from absolute beginners wanting a leisurely mountain walk to those requiring an in depth refresher before taking a qualification assessment. Our rock climbing courses provide a logical progression from indoor wall climbing to Classic Munro, Rock, Ridge mountain routes. Participants going on overseas, high altitude trekking holidays find that our courses – summer or winter – are an excellent value preparation for such expeditions. Snowgoose Mountain Centre is an AALS licensed centre (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority) and a DofE AAP (Approved Activity Provider) for Expeditions and Residentials.  John Cuthbertson holds the MIC (Mountain Instructors Certificate) which is the highest UK based mountain instructor's qualification. He is a also an Accredited Gold DofE Assessor for walking & paddling expeditions.

Come and explore the steeper side of Lochaber! I provide experienced and friendly guiding and instruction on Ben Nevis and in Glencoe. I specialise in taking and teaching novices climbing and mountaineering. All my days out are bespoke and just for you and your party. Whether you are looking for a guided day out on a spectacular route or to learn/polish up on your own skills to become more independent in the hills and on the rock. Expect to be asked a lot of questions about you and what YOU want from a day out as I'll be trying hard to make it a great experience for YOU! If you are a hillwalker already I can take you onto classic routes such as Ledge Route or Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis or perhaps Curved Ridge or the Aonach Eagach in Glencoe. If you are/aspire to be a rock climber we can do a day locally on the accessible crags of Polldubh or head for a classic route such as Agag's Groove or Adrverikie Wall. I don't hire anyone else so I apologise if I'm not free but I can recommend qualified and experienced colleagues who can give you a great day out locally. Like many of the other qualified local instructors I'm a full member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors and I also train and assess junior Award holders. I hold the highest Mountain Training UK Qualification for roped mountaineering and climbing the Mountain Instructor's Certificate and am fully insured for all the activities I undertake. To find out more about me visit http://www.climbwhenyoureready.com to see what I can do for you.

For a unique cruise through one of Scotland’s most remote, beautiful and unspoilt landscapes, take a trip to Glenfinnan. Join local skipper Jim Michie on his lovingly restored 1940 ex-naval harbour launch, who will guide you along this magnificent loch while keeping a close eye out for Golden & Sea Eagles, Red Deer and a variety of Rare Wildlife.   A variety of cruises operate on the Loch. A morning 2 hour run takes you to majestic Glenaladale, former homeland of a notable branch of the Clan MacDonald who were prominent in there support of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s attempt to regain the throne of Britain for his father, the exiled King James. A superb view of the “Jacobite” steam train crossing MacAlpine’s famous 21 arch viaduct can be seen on this cruise.   A 1 hour cruise to the Prince’s Bay will give a you taste of the Loch and its stunning surrounding landscape.   An afternoon 2.5 hour cruise visits Gaskan, where the writer and naturalist Mike Tomkies found the perfect seclusion to study and record the wide variety of his beloved wildlife.   For a great day out go on the Wednesday Loch Cruise which takes you the full length of the Loch to the crofting community of Acharacle where you can have lunch before returning home. This cruise passes the “Green Isle”, ancient sanctuary of St Finan and burial ground for over 1500 years.   Sileas is available  for private charter, be it for weddings, birthdays, corporate or group outings.   Further details on the cruises & timetable can be found on our website.   Don’t miss the boat, this is not just a cruise but an unforgettable experience!   Timetabled Cruises operate on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Only. Private Charter Available 7 Days/Week April to November. ADVANCE BOOKING ADVISABLE.