Thomas Telford Corpach Marina

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Outdoor activities in the Great Glen and Loch Ness

The Great Glen is a beautiful area from Fort William in the south to Inverness in the north.

The Great Glen and Glen Spean provides a big choice of things to see and do. There are several boat cruise operators on Loch Ness and Loch Lochy, try fresh-water fishing, boat hire and boating holidays. The Great Glen Way is perfect for cycling and walking... 

One of Lochaber's outdoor activities provider - Quad Bike Tours offers a great experience in Ardverikie Estate on quad bikes. Nevis Range at Torlundy, in Leannachan Forest is Fort Wlliam's largest outdoor activity centre providing mountain biking downhill tracks and trails, winter sports with gondola uplift to a great viewing point with restaurant and shop. Leannachan Forest offers over 20kms of forest roads and trails for walking or cycling.

The Caledonian Canal provides an inland waterway for cruising holidays and watersports activiites on Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and of course Loch Ness at Fort Augustus. Cruise Loch Ness provide two options for boat trips on Loch Ness - a leisurely cruise on MV Royal Scot and a fast powerboat trips to Urquhart Castle.

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Cruise Loch Linnhe
Our Cruises on Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil are a ‘must do’ in Fort William and offer the perfect way to relax after exploring the Mountains and Glens of Lochaber!  Our ’Seal Island & Ben Nevis View’ cruise is the best choice for those looking to spot some of Scotland’s best wildlife and learn about the local history and culture. Our Evening Cruises are perfect for those looking to rest their legs while enjoying stunning views of Ben Nevis and sample a selection of local beers and whisky. Or if you’re looking to celebrate that special birthday or anniversary why not book a private charter? Our cruises offer something for everyone whatever the occasion. • Our vessel's offers both heated indoor seating as well as outdoor seating and a 360-degree elevated viewing deck so our cruises are enjoyable whatever the weather!  • Our friendly crew is on-hand to look after you and provide a range of hot drinks, refreshments, and snacks throughout your cruise. • Our Skipper will keep you entertained with an informative live commentary.  • Our cruises are all dog-friendly so you can bring your four-legged friends along. • We want our cruises to be accessible for everyone so we encourage guests with mobility issues to please get in touch so we can discuss the best cruise options with you prior to booking.  Rib Adventures Our 1-hour Rib Adventures depart from Corpach Marina at the end of the Caledonian Canal and take you out onto Loch Linnhe. Out on the water, you’ll enjoy beautiful scenic views of the surrounding mountains, including the famous Ben Nevis! You’ll also get a front-row seat to see Loch Linnhe’s unique wildlife! And don’t worry if you’re a little chilly when you get back to the Marina, we’ve got you covered with complimentary hot drinks from the An Cafaidh Mara coffee shop right as you step off the boat! Find out more and book online at: https://cruiselochlinnhe.co.uk/cruises/ advanced booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment!
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Hunter Mountaineering
First Class, friendly Mountain Guiding & Instruction on British Walking, Climbing, Scrambling and Mountaineering. Summer and Winter Private Guiding and Courses. From Walking up Ben Nevis to Climbing in Glencoe. Based in Fort William. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer feedback (Find us on Trip Advisor). We offer Private Guiding and the Courses that follow - Private Guiding, all year round: Our most popular choice is a bespoke service. This is the solution if you want to 'tick' specific climbs or summits, or work on particular skills. Do you want to Climb Ben Nevis via the mountain track, Tower Ridge or Ledge Route? Do you want to become more independent as a mountaineer, or develop your trad or winter leading? Or do you want to complete a particular climb, e.g. Aonach Eagach, Curved Ridge? Get in touch and we can start to make your plan happen. Summer Courses or ideas for Private Guiding could include - 1  Ben Nevis Walk 2  Munro Summits 3  Hill Walking, Navigation and Safety 4  Scrambling and Mountaineering 5  Rock Climbing 6  The CMD Ridge or Ledge route on the North Face 7  Tower Ridge, or other North Face Ridges 8  Aonach Eagach, Curved Ridge or other Glencoe Classics Winter Courses or ideas for Private Gudiing could include - 1  Winter Skills and Safety 2  Walking the Winter Munros 3  Winter Mountaineering 4  Introduction to Winter Climbing 5  Winter Climbing Hunter Mountaineering is run by myself, Max Hunter. I hold the Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor award (the WMCI - the highest professional certification for Mountaineering & Climbing in Great Britain), and am a member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) and the Mountain Training Association (MTA). I am also a qualified and experienced school teacher.
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