Scotland - Fort William
Discussion
We're staying near Fort William for 6 days (week after next), and so would love to hear any recommendations for things to do within a reasonable radius.
We're camping with our caravan and are thinking;
- Walks with dog. Maybe 90 mins to 4 hours.
- Views / scenery
- Great pubs / eateries (dog friendly)
- Whisky distillery tour - was thinking Oban. Any other recommendation?
- I plan to climb the big one!
- Boat trip on Loch Linnhe, from Fort William.
- Is loch Ness worth visiting?
- Glen Coe
Any more detailed recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Ta
We're camping with our caravan and are thinking;
- Walks with dog. Maybe 90 mins to 4 hours.
- Views / scenery
- Great pubs / eateries (dog friendly)
- Whisky distillery tour - was thinking Oban. Any other recommendation?
- I plan to climb the big one!
- Boat trip on Loch Linnhe, from Fort William.
- Is loch Ness worth visiting?
- Glen Coe
Any more detailed recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Ta
Hire a bike and come down one of the bike rides at the Nevis Range.
https://www.nevisrange.co.uk/mountain-report/
https://www.nevisrange.co.uk/mountain-report/
Lovely place - I was up that way a few months ago.
The walk to Steall Falls along Glen Nevis is really nice. We saw people coming at it from all angles so I guess there are loads of ways of getting there.
If you like beer, hop on the ferry across the southern bit of the loch because there's a superb little brewery there called Ardgour Ales. I brought a load of bottles home and just finished the last one a few days ago. They do excellent Pizza too but only on Fridays I think it was.
If you do get over to that side of the loch there's not a whole lot of civilisation but the scenery is lovely and I enjoyed driving round there.
The walk to Steall Falls along Glen Nevis is really nice. We saw people coming at it from all angles so I guess there are loads of ways of getting there.
If you like beer, hop on the ferry across the southern bit of the loch because there's a superb little brewery there called Ardgour Ales. I brought a load of bottles home and just finished the last one a few days ago. They do excellent Pizza too but only on Fridays I think it was.
If you do get over to that side of the loch there's not a whole lot of civilisation but the scenery is lovely and I enjoyed driving round there.
If you're going to climb the big one and are reasonably fit, may I recommend the CMD arete route to you?
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/carnmo...
Big day with some easy scrambling but about 100 times better than going up the tourist path with all the sandal wearers. Not suitable for dogs (most dogs, anyway).
Here's a photo from Carn Mor Dearg over to the north side of BN with the CMD arete snaking ahead of you. Compare and contrast with a Google search for images of hundreds of people heading up the other side.
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/carnmo...
Big day with some easy scrambling but about 100 times better than going up the tourist path with all the sandal wearers. Not suitable for dogs (most dogs, anyway).
Here's a photo from Carn Mor Dearg over to the north side of BN with the CMD arete snaking ahead of you. Compare and contrast with a Google search for images of hundreds of people heading up the other side.
Hi Jarcy,
Have stayed in Fort William many times for the mountains, but if you like driving and scenery, I could heartily recommend the drive to Mallaig via Glenfinnan (monument and viaduct which features in one of the Harry Potter movies). Great roads, scenery and beaches near Arisaig. It’s about 40 miles and usually very quiet, watch out for deer though. Lots of picnic spots with great views.
Drive down Loch Linnhe to Oban (again about 40 miles) interesting ferry port and day sails to the islands.
Can recommend the cafe/restaurant in the cinema building on the Main Street in Fort Bill for casual eats.
Hope you get good weather and few midges !
There’s some lovely scenery up there, well worth the trip.
Have stayed in Fort William many times for the mountains, but if you like driving and scenery, I could heartily recommend the drive to Mallaig via Glenfinnan (monument and viaduct which features in one of the Harry Potter movies). Great roads, scenery and beaches near Arisaig. It’s about 40 miles and usually very quiet, watch out for deer though. Lots of picnic spots with great views.
Drive down Loch Linnhe to Oban (again about 40 miles) interesting ferry port and day sails to the islands.
Can recommend the cafe/restaurant in the cinema building on the Main Street in Fort Bill for casual eats.
Hope you get good weather and few midges !
There’s some lovely scenery up there, well worth the trip.
A couple of other thoughts...
The ferry to Ardnamurchan at Corran Narrows is (yet again) out of action so the Ardnamurchan brewery suggestion above may not be possible without a longish drive round.
If you do go to Ardnamurchan then head to the lighthouse, which is on the most westerly part of the British mainland. Great views from there out to the Small Isles with Muck very close.
The steam train from Fort William to Mallaig has just been re-started after a forced shut down. It's a magnificent day out.
Neptune's staircase is a series of locks at Banavie on the Caledonian Canal. Quite awesome engineering and if you like watching boats go by it's a good way to spend a couple of hours.
For boat trips (if you have an appetite for a bit of a drive) it's hard to beat heading out to the Grey Dogs and the Corryvreckan from Easdale, south of Oban. https://www.seafari.co.uk
The ferry to Ardnamurchan at Corran Narrows is (yet again) out of action so the Ardnamurchan brewery suggestion above may not be possible without a longish drive round.
If you do go to Ardnamurchan then head to the lighthouse, which is on the most westerly part of the British mainland. Great views from there out to the Small Isles with Muck very close.
The steam train from Fort William to Mallaig has just been re-started after a forced shut down. It's a magnificent day out.
Neptune's staircase is a series of locks at Banavie on the Caledonian Canal. Quite awesome engineering and if you like watching boats go by it's a good way to spend a couple of hours.
For boat trips (if you have an appetite for a bit of a drive) it's hard to beat heading out to the Grey Dogs and the Corryvreckan from Easdale, south of Oban. https://www.seafari.co.uk
Jarcy said:
Great responses so far, thanks folks!
I'll be climbing Ben Nevis solo as the wife and dog don't fancy it (albeit they conquered Snowdon OK)
I'll research the interesting route.
I absolutely love that hill. I hope the weather is good for you. It's worth starting the ascent before sunrise if possible. I'll be climbing Ben Nevis solo as the wife and dog don't fancy it (albeit they conquered Snowdon OK)
I'll research the interesting route.
Look up company “Vertical Descents”
They have a via Ferrata if you’ve a head for heights
&
A couple of good canyoning trips if you’re feeling adventurous
& other stuff - a professional respected outfit that’s been around a long time
http://www.verticaldescents.com/
They have a via Ferrata if you’ve a head for heights
&
A couple of good canyoning trips if you’re feeling adventurous
& other stuff - a professional respected outfit that’s been around a long time
http://www.verticaldescents.com/
If you are going to Mallaig take a 1 hour cruise.
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/westernislescru...
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/westernislescru...
The Barn just outside of Oban is nice for food.
If the weather is nice you can sit outside at the log burner under the fairy lights listening to local music.
https://www.cologin.co.uk/the-barn-bar
If the weather is nice you can sit outside at the log burner under the fairy lights listening to local music.
https://www.cologin.co.uk/the-barn-bar
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