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The Caledonian Canal In The Great Glen
Britian's longest inland waterway stretches from Fort William in the south-west to Inverness in the north-east with the Great Glen in between
The Caledonian Canal is Britain's longest inland waterway set amongst the fantastic scenery of the Scottish Highlands. Uniquely, the Caledonian Canal is made up of four fresh water lochs and a series of man-made canals and lock systems along its length. The Great Glen Way and Great Glen Cycle Route passes along the Canal on its way to Inverness.
Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness are three of these lochs and,as a result, there are lots of canal lock sections and interesting bays and sheltered places to tie up when navigating on this fastinating waterway. We think that Loch Oich is particularly pretty with a beautiful beech woodland providing a foreground for photographs and an attractive shoreline for passing boats.
The Caledonian Canal is a very popular waterway with visiting boats from Scandinavia, working boats travelling to and from the west coast for fishing, and lots of visitors enjoying a crusing holiday on a chartered barge or motor cruiser. Fingal of Caledonia is one such business and another is Caley Cruisers. In Victorian times this was a fabulous way to travel in the Highlands - by steam train and paddle-steamer. If only....
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Distant Hills Guest House, Spean BridgeLocated in the pretty village of Spean Bridge, about 9 miles from Fort William, our comfortable 4 star guesthouse enjoys a good location in the village, within walking distance of several restaurants and shops. We are also very near Nevis Range for summer gondola trips, forest walks and mountain biking trails.Our bed and breakfast rooms are all ensuite and are rated by the AA as 4 gold star grade. We are one...
Alba Ben View Holiday CottageOur self catering cottage is located just past the Commando Monument above the village of Spean Bridge - about 10 miles from Fort William town centre and Ben Nevis - a pleasant 20 minute journey. The cottage sits in its own grounds, next to the owners accommodation with superb uninterrupted views over to Ben Nevis and the Mamore Hills, and provides accommodation for up to 4 persons in two ensuite bedrooms.Everything...
Springburn Farm HouseLocated a short distance from the world-famous Commando Monument above the village of Spean Bridge, our modern and comfortable 4-star bed and breakfast is a great place to stay for a few days. We offer a real Highland welcome, a comfortable ensuite room with a great breakfast served from 7am.We have all modern conveniences you would expect. We are only 20 minutes from Fort William town centre and 30 minutes from...
Corriechoillie Farmhouse, Spean BridgeSTILL AVAILABLE FOR THE SIX DAY TRIALS COMMENCING 7TH MAY AND THE UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP W/E 1ST JUNECorriechoillie Farmhouse, Spean Bridge is set in a cobbled courtyard and is the place for making family and holiday memories. 4 bed house, sleeping up to 8 with double parking, outbuilding for ski, bike, hiking equipment. Large garden for bbqs, sunbathing, playing games or the solitude you require. Stunning surroundings. The only...
Na Tighean Beaga - The Little HousesSince 1976 the Matheson Family have welcomed visitors to Na Tighean Beaga, our comfortable self catering bungalows and chalets in Roy Bridge, near Fort William The experience we have gained over the years will ensure a successful and enjoyable holiday for everyone in your family or party.The SiteSome 300 metres from the village centre, our site is set amid heath and silver birch with views over Glen Spean to the Nevis...
Lochaber Lodges - self catering holiday Fort WilliamOur high quality timber lodges are located in the Great Glen by The Caledonian Canal, about 20 minutes from Fort William town centre. The views of Ben Nevis and the Grey Corries are magnificent! We offer a choice of 12 very comfortable log-built lodges - some perfect for two or four persons, and others perfect for up to six. Each lodge is tastefully furnished with quality, contemporary fixtures and fittings PLUS...
Kinchellie CroftKinchellie 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...
Achaderry FarmhouseAchaderry Farmhouse is located near Roy Bridge on its own estate neighbouring Kinchellie Croft self catering holidays.The farmhouse was new on the market in 2016 and was completely refurnished for let. The property can sleep up to 10 people and has its own unique and secluded location. The view speaks for itself - looking across the glen to the Grey Corries, Aonach Mor, Carn Mor Dearg and of course, the mighty Ben...
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often large vessels travel north through the canal
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part of the Great Glen Way
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in the Canal at Banavie
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at Loch Oich, Caledonian Canal
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crosses the Canal at Banavie
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on Loch Lochy, in the Great Glen
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a great local walk
