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Road to the Isles & Ardnamurchan Rathad nan Eilean & Àird nam Murchan Canna www.outdoorcapital.co.uk Mix & match the following routes to make your perfect day out.
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Take a ferry fr om Mallaig or Arisa ig - great for wild life spotting and wa lking.
Visit the magnificent Kinloch Castle.
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What wil l you spot at Garbh Eilean wildlife hide?
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Corran Ferry
Ballachulish Strontian
Where th e element Strontium was disco vered The Gateway to Sunart Oakwoods. Many interesting walking trails from the village and nearby Ariundle Nature Reserve
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Road to the Isles & Ardnamurchan Rathad nan Eilean & Àird nam Murchan
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ACTIVITIES 1 Ardnamurchan Charters Wildlife trips to Small Isles and Mull, plus self-drive boat hire
Acharacle, PH36 4JW
www.west-scotland-marine.com
01972 500 208
2 Arisaig Marine Island and Wildlife Cruises to the Small Isles
Arisaig, PH39 4NH www.arisaig.co.uk
01687 450 224
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Small, renowned and informal bistro specialising in local seafood and game.
3 Snowgoose Mountain
www.thewhitehouserestaurant. co.uk, 01967 421777
Centre
Adventure activities, canoeing, kayaking and outdoor equipment hire.
Corpach, PH33 7JH
www.highland-mountain-guides. co.uk, 01397 772 467
www.traighgolf.co.uk
01687 450234
www.kingairloch-holidays.co.uk
01967 411 242
5 Outward Bound Scotland Adventure holidays and personal development for young people.
01397 772 866
6 Rockhopper High quality guided Sea Kayak trips and activity breaks, and personal instruction
Corpach, PH33 7JQ
www.rockhopperscotland.co.uk
07739 837 344
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Abacus Mountaineering
Mountaineering, rock climbing and Scottish winter climbing skills training and guiding
Boathouse Restaurant
Glenfinnan, PH37 4LS
www.wild-adventure.co.uk
01397 722 447
9 Eagle Watch Wildlife Cruises
Guided wildlife cruises on the sheltered waters of Loch Shiel.
Glenfinnan Pier, PH37 4LT www.highlandcruises.co.uk 01687 470 322
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Kingairloch, Ardgour, PH33 7AE
www.kingairloch-holidays.co.uk
01967 411 232 12 Glenuig
Inn
Traditional Highland Inn in a stunning location, just off the Road to the Isles.
Glenuig, PH38 4NG www.glenuig.com 01687 470 219
The Old Forge Public House 13
Mainland Britain’s remotest pub - accessible only by boat or 20 mile hike!
Inverie, Knoydart , PH41 4PL www.theoldforge.co.uk
01687 442 267
INFORMATION 16 Glenfinnan Visitor Centre Glenfinnan, PH37 4LT
www.nts.org.uk/Property/26/
0844 4932 221 17 Tourist
Information Centre Strontian, PH36 4HZ www.visithighland.com
01967 402 381 Open Easter to October
01397 772 466
Lunches and dinners, right on the loch. Call for opening times.
8 Wild Adventure Personalised instruction in mountain guiding, mountain biking, sailing and powerboating.
Lochaline, Morvern, PA34 5UZ
www.abacusmountaineering.com
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Castle Tioram and Eilean Shona
Restaurant
Corpach, PH33 7LS
FOOD & DRINK
Kingairloch, Ardgour, PH33 7AE
www.outwardbound-uk.org
Photographs by: Alex Gillespie
Arisaig, PH39 4NT
4 Kingairloch Estate Fishing, camera stalking, deer stalking, clay pigeon and guided walks.
Loch Eil Centre, Achdalieu, PH33 7NN
Glenfinnan Viaduct
7 Traigh Golf Course Possibly the most beautifully sited nine-hole golf course in the world
14 Whitehouse
18 Fort William Visitor Centre 15 High Street, PH33 6DH Glenfinnan Monument 15 The
www.visitscotland.com
0845 255 121
Princes House Hotel
2 AA Rosette restaurant (booking essential) and lounge bar serving light lunches and evening meals.
Glenfinnan, PH37 4LT www.glenfinnan.co.uk
01397 722 246
Camusdarach Beach
Some useful links • www.forestry.gov.uk • www.outdooraccess-scotland.com • www.lochabergeopark.org.uk • www.visitglenfinnan.co.uk • www.road-to-the-isles.org • www.ardnamurchan.com • www.sunartoakwoods.org.uk • www.isleofmuck.com • www.isleofrum.com • www.isleofeigg.net • www.nts.org.uk/Property/76/ (Canna Island) • www.lochabertransport.org.uk • http://tinyurl.com/walkintohistory