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Sailing in Fort William and Lochaber

Visit Fort William is pleased to present our local sailing clubs in the Fort William and Lochaber area. Learn to sail dinghies in Fort William

The Lochaber area is a superb area for marine tourism, watersports and, in particular, sailing and cruising.

Fort William has its very own sailing club - Lochaber Yacht Club, established in 1954 and the only Royal Yachting Association recognised teaching establishment in the area. The club is a friendly family oriented sailing club and welcomes new members each year. Sailing is well provided for and if you are interested in learning to sail, you can join a local club and take part in a Learn to Sail course every year.

Fort William Shoreline Company provide pontoon facilities at the West End Car Park where cruise ship tenders can disembark their passengers for a great day out in Fort William.

At Ballachulish, Glencoe Boat Club is another well established sailing club with an enthusiastic membership and lots of sailing events.

Thomas Telford Corpach Marina is under construction at the entrance to the Caledonian Canal, opening in 2022 with 45 berths and iconic views of Ben Nevis. There will also be a sheltered slipway and car parking facilities for people who want to launch and retrieve their small boats on a daily or short-term basis. The marina will have full facilities including water, pump-out, toilets, showers, laundry and coffee shop. To find out more click the link to the marina

Lochaline provides a community led marina for visitors sailing in the Sound of Mull. At Mallaig Marina and harbour berthing facilities are available for boats visiting the Sound of Sleat.

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Paddleboard Fort William

Guided paddleboard trips around Fort William and the local area! Our friendly and experienced guides are here to give you an amazing time out on the water, whether it is your first time on a SUP or you are a seasoned expert. Paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing adventure sports in the world, join us at Paddleboard Fort William to experience it for yourself. -Daily trips from Corpach with brilliant views of Ben Nevis and chance to see the Jacobite steam train as it leaves. -Paddle Board Trips at Glenfinnan as the Steam train crosses the famous Glenfinnan viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films.

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Wildlife safaris and scenic tours in wild places Wild West offer a selection of wildlife safaris and Scenic tours based in the Lochaber area. See Scotland's " Big Five", Photograph red deer or discover the landscapes and legends of the Scottish highlands. Due to Covid restrictions all tours are offered on a private basis and prices are for a group of up to six people, not per person. The following is a selection of safaris and scenic tours available with Wild West. for more choices please go to the Wild West website BOOK NOW The Big Five Scotland’s big five of golden eagle, red deer, red squirrel, otter and harbour seal can all be found within 25 miles of Fort William and on this safari, it’s possible to see them all on the same day. The trip runs every Wednesday and includes a 2 hour cruise on Loch Shiel, taking you into the heart of some of Scotland’s wildest country. Cruises/boat trips can be included in full day safaris on other days, by request. Cost: £350 for up to six persons. Cruise is extra £30 per adult. £20 per under 16 Book online at Wild West - The Big Five The Wee Safari Starting from Fort william this tour crosses loch Linnhe by ferry and visits the Morven peninsula, a quiet wildlife haven well away for the main tourist hotspots. We find red deer and seals on most trips and regularly spot otters. Feral goats and red squirrels are often encountered as well as a great variety of birds. This trips last around 4 hours Cost: £195.00 for up to six people Book online The Wee Safari The Wee Fort William Tour This is short private tour around the Fort William area. You’ll visit Neptune’s staircase, one of the engineering marvels of the 19th century, enjoy views of Ben Nevis, hear the story of how Aluminium transformed the highlands of Scotland, see the site of the battle of Inverlochy and explore the ruined Inverlochy castle. We’ll also visit the commando memorial at Spean Bridge. But the highlight of this tour will be a walk to Steall valley through Steall gorge, a spectacular chasm forged by glacial forces 12, 000 years ago. Steall waterfall is the second highest in Britain and was used as a backdrop in a scene from Harry Potter and the Goblet of fire. On the way, we’ll hope to find the “hairy coos” (highland cattle) that live in the glen Cost: £195.00 for up to six people Book online. The wee Fort william Tour Glencoe Mountains And Massacres This tour travels south from Fort William, following the shores of Loch Linnhe and Loch Leven to the village of Glencoe, overlooked by the famous Pap. We’ll stop off at the National trust visitor centre to learn the story of the 1692 massacre of Glencoe. We’ll travel through the spectacular scenery that is Glencoe, learning about the volcanoes and glaciers that shaped the landscape we see today. Then we’ll take a walk up the steep narrow path to discover the Lost Valley where the MacDonald’s hid their cattle *. Carrying on to Glen Etive we will start with a visit to the falls on the river Coupall, the subject of innumerable iconic images. Further down the glen, we’ll stop to recreate the famous scene from Skyfall with Bond and M before looking for the red deer which can often be found grazing close to the road. Cost £350.00 for up to six people Book now. Glencoe Mountains and massacres *For the less adventurous this can be substituted with a ride up the chairlift. Supplementary charges apply, please ask. If you don't see what you are looking for in the choices above, please ask. Wild West will be happy to help you develop your own unique wildlife safari or scenic tour and multi day tours can be organised

The Highland Mountain Company

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