Outdoor Activities And Outdoor Providers

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...

The Arisaig Highland Games open at 12 noon on Wednesday 30th July and this year the Games will feature a Clan Donald Gathering hosted by the home clan, Clan Ranald. The venue is the scenic location of Traigh Farm, Arisaig with sweeping views across sandy beaches towards the Cuillins of Skye &...

Kirkhope Mountain Biking is a bespoke Mountain bike guiding and coaching company based in the Highlands of Scotland. We offer half or full day coaching courses and single or multi day guided trips through out Scotland and specialize in big adventurous days out in the many varying landscapes that...

Paddle Surf Scotland is Scotland's Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) specialists. We offer board hire, coaching, sales and advice from our two bases in Perthshire and near Fort William.Stand Up Paddleboarding is the worlds fastest growing watersport, come and find out why in some of Scotland's most...

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 details about our outdoor adventures, kayaking and...

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 profession. Workshops are being added all the time, but...

Free Spirit hire boats are neat clean silent-running electric powered motor boats that are easy to drive and a perfect opportunity to enjoy the peaceful, scenic Caledonian Canal for an hour or two. Couples, car-loads and coach-fulls of all ages are catered for with safety equipment supplied...

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...

Welcome to Nevis Range - the all seasons outdoor activity mountain centre in Fort William 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, offering a scenic Gondola ride to...

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...

Laser Clay Shooting   Fun! Skilled!  Addictive! The laser sport system uses real deactivated Berretta single trigger 12 Bore shotguns fitted with state of the art electronic gadgetry! The clays are released from a standard electronic trap and participants aim at them just as they...

West Coast Mountain Guides are based in the Scottish Highland town of Fort William. Since then West Coast Mountain Guides has been delivering friendly and professional hillwalking, mountaineering and climbing courses throughout the year across the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Our Instructors...

Experience the Magnificent Highlands with Great Glen Adventures!Walk to the summit of Ben Nevis with a private guide or join one of our scheduled trips.  Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the UK, standing at 1344m (4406ft), it attracts many visitors every year and is a mountain to be...

Fort William Golf Club is located just north of Fort William by the A82. This course lies under the shadow of Ben Nevis and is a challenging course with great views.Our 9 hole golf course will provide you with a great golfing experience below the highest mountain in the British Isles. You have a...

I love Scotland.I love exploring the beautiful mountains & glens of the Scottish Highlands.I love meeting people and sharing my passion. I decided to combine this energy into creating a small friendly guiding company. I offer a highly personalized private and bespoke guiding service for...

Ardnamurchan Charters offer a very wide choice of outdoor cruises and day trips to Tobermory on Mull, and to many other islands and destinations off Lochaber's rugged coastline.We operate boat charters for fishing parties and wildlife filming and viewing.We offer outdoor activities for families...

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...

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 Ballachulish in the heart of the Outdoor capital of...

FAST BOAT TASTER SESSIONS! YES THAT'S RIGHT _ YOU CAN BE DRIVING THIS BOAT!!!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...

Join us on the shores of picturesque Loch Sunart for the local annual show featuring cattle, sheep, and bird stock judging. There will also be craft tables and local history archive display, children's games, pipe band and Highland dancing, tug of war and hill race, local food and bar and an...

Spean Bridge Golf Club welcomes you to our new clubhouse and golf course in Spean Bridge village. We welcome visitors and locals all year round.

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...

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 may well see some of Scotland’s best wildlife including the family of porpoise who live in Loch Linnhe, salmon, common and grey...

Caledonian Discovery operate 2 large holiday barges, allowing you to discover the Caledonian Canal through the Great Glen including Loch Ness. Starting at either Inverness or Fort William, enjoy an unique holiday experience, amidst superb Highland scenery. Prices include all food and...

GLENGARRY HIGHLAND GAMES usually the first Saturday in July - please confirm details with the organisers.Invergarry Shinty Field 1pm-5pmA traditional Highland Games with Heavy, Track and Field events, Hill Race and childrens races. Tug'o'war, Highland Dancing and the Lochaber Pipe Band....

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,...

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...

Holes: 9. Par: 68. SSS: 65. Length: 5038Probably 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, woodland course set below a 3,000+ foot mountain. Hotels and...

Step aboard the Waverley - the last seagoing Paddle Steamer in the world & the classic cruise ship Balmoral.The Waverley visits Fort William on the May Bank Holiday every year and takes day trippers down the water to Oban, Mull and Iona, on a wonderful sea-trip where the scenery is...

Fort William's Indoor Climbing Centre! We have a bouldering wall suitable for absolute beginners up to climbers pushing our V7+ circuit. The roped climbing wall is also available for competent climbers or anyone under the instruction of our notoriously friendly staff. On site we also have an...

At Hillwalk Tours, we take pride in creating travel experiences that make people happy.Our tours are specifically organised to take the stress out of travel, as we arrange everything from detailed route notes, luggage transfers and accommodation.We have visited every B&B along the routes that...

Wild Food, Wild Places, we have a 40ft deluxe charter vessel Cyfish with comfortable seating and galley to cook from.  This makes the perfect platform to explore the seascapes and environs of the Knoydart peninsula, Isle of Skye, Eigg, Rum, Muck and Canna  the Hebridean Treasures. Experience...

Lochaber Agricutural Show, each year in August - see What's On icon above for this year's event details. 10am-5pm. Happy valley, Torlundy, Fort William PH33 6SN Come and join us at our local Highland Agricultural Show at the foot of Ben Nevis!All school children enter free!! Adults £7. ...

Whether tackling Ben Nevis, traversing the mighty Skye Cuillin Ridge or scaling giant Himalayan summits. Vertical Fever delivers bespoke mountain instruction, guiding and expeditions providing you with a safe and rewarding adventure in the mountains.Mountain Instructor & Guide, Fort William,...

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...

Glencoe is the oldest ski centre in Scotland and is a good visitor centre in the summer months when you can take a trip on the chairlift and enjoy the fabulous views. The centre has a cafe and shop with toilets and information for visitors.

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...

Learn to take better digital photographs on one of our photography courses. Digital photography is a fantastic, well-developed medium for capturing great photographs and video. Its never been easier to take good photos - with a little help and advice.I offer personal One-2-One photography...

Paddle Lochaber is a paddlesports provider specialising in Sea Kayaking. We also offer Sit on Top Kayaking and Stand Up Paddling. 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...

Join us for a cruise on the Caledonian Canal from Banavie, Near Fort William.  Soak up the unique canal atmosphere, keep your eyes peeled for deer,otters and eagles and navigate your way through working locks and gates. Marvel at the fascinating historical landmarks, pretty lochs and inlets...

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...