Glens & the Ben
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Gleann & a’ Bheinn
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Neptune’s Staircase - 8 locks raise boats over 70 feet on the Caledonian Canal
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Steall Falls
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Spean Bridge Railway Station
Old Inverlochy Castle
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Cia-Aig Fal ls - as fea tured in the movie ‘Rob Roy (great wal ’ k through the forest to a fantast ic viewpoi nt)
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Cille Choir ill a very sacr ed site with 15th century church an d burial ground
Rugged M onessie best viewed Gorge from the West High land Line
Lower falls
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Glens & the Ben Gleann & a’ Bheinn While enjoying your day out, please visit our members who provide food & drink and a variety of activities. For special offers and latest news, visit www.outdoorcapital.co.uk 7 No Fuss Events
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ACTIVITIES 1 Highland Activities inc. Nevis Canoes
Modern outdoor adventure centre offering quality outdoor activities. ● Kinlochlaggan, PH20 1BX ● The Great Glen Water Park, South Laggan, PH34 4EA www.highlandactivities.co.uk 0845 094 5513
Organisers of fun and furious events such as 10 Under the Ben and the Big Triathlon. Fort William, PH33 7PB www.nofussevents.co.uk 01397 772899
8 Wild West Safari
Europe’s best kept secret wildlife safaris around the Great Glen and Loch Hourn. South Laggan, PH34 4ES www.nevispix.com 01809 501355
3 Caledonian Discovery Ltd
Mini and week-long cruising adventure holidays on the Caledonian Canal. Corpach, PH33 7NB www.fingal-cruising.co.uk 01397 772167
4 The Nevis Centre
10 pin bowling, sports activities, competitions, live music, art and Ceilidhs. An Aird, Fort William, PH33 6AN www.neviscentre.co.uk 01397 700707
5 Nevis Range
Gondola to 650m, walking and cycling trails. Restaurant and coffee shop. An essential day out! Torlundy, Fort William, PH33 6SQ www.nevisrange.co.uk 01397 705825
6 Nevispix
Workshops and tours for both aspiring and experienced photographers. South Laggan, PH34 4ES www.nevispix.com 01809 501355
Lodge Hotel
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Highland Cattle - Glen Nevis
Restaurant serving good quality fresh food, close to Commando Memorial. Spean Bridge, PH34 4EG www.oldpines.co.uk 01397 712324
Art Pottery Painting Café
Pottery painting, live music and the best coffee in Fort William! Fort William, PH33 6EA www.fired-art.co.uk 01397 705005 11 Ben Nevis Hotel and Leisure Club
Bar meals served all day and dinners in the restaurant each evening. Fort William, PH33 6TG www.strathmorehotels.com 01397 702331
Commando Memorial - Spean Bridge 17 Fort William Visitor Information Centre
15 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6DH www.visitscotland.com 0845 22 55 121
SHOPPING
9 The Crannog Restaurant
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Glen Nevis Visitor Centre
Moorings Hotel
FOOD & DRINK Renowned seafood restaurant on the shores of Loch Linnhe look for the red roof! Fort William, PH33 7PT www.crannog.net 01397 703919
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Fort william, PH33 6PF www.highland.gov.uk 01397 705922
Offering bar meals all day and fine dining in their award-winning restaurant. Banavie, Fort William, PH33 7LY www.moorings-fortwilliam.co.uk 01397 772797 14 Old Pines Hotel and Restaurant
2 Fishing Scotland
“Learn fly fishing” trips for beginners and guided/coaching excursions. Roy Bridge, PH31 4AG www.fishing-scotland.co.uk 01397 712812
12 Letterfinlay
Enjoy lunch or dinner in the Osprey Lounge, overlooking Loch Lochy. Spean Bridge, PH34 4DX www.letterfinlaylodgehotel.co.uk 01397 712622
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Cia-Aig Falls
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Glengarry Heritage Centre
Local archive and exhibition - call in advance for opening times. Invergarry, PH35 4HG www.glengarryheritagecentre.com 01809 501424
The Granite House
Selling a large and constantly changing selection of unique, design led gifts for all the family. High Street, Fort William, PH33 6AD www.giftmonger.com 01397 703651 19
Nevisport Limited
Outdoor store for hiking, skiing, camping, climbing and more. High Street, Fort William PH33 6EU www.nevisport.com 01397 704921
Some useful links • www.forestry.gov.uk • www.outdooraccess-scotland.com • www.lochabergeopark.org.uk • www.highland-glens.co.uk • www.greatglenway.com • www.nevispartnership.co.uk • www.lochabertransport.org.uk • http://tinyurl.com/walkintohistory Photographs by: Alex Gillespie, Alex Farquhar
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