West Highland Wayfarer 2014

The Eagle Barge Inn, Restaurant and Pub

The eagle is moored at laggan locks on the Great Glen way. we are open for lunch and evening meals, teas coffees and real ales etc.. bookings strongly advised for evening meals, seafood specialist. Check out www.theeaglebarge.com. we look forward to seeing you.

Lady Andorina, our ‘wee floating bunkhouse’ lady andorina is a 70ft Ketch built for a Spanish Count in the 1951. She is now our floating bunkhouse and the cabins have twin bunks in. The inside is either polished mahogany, oak or cherry, depending which cabin you’re in. She is moored next to the ‘eagle’ above, so you don’t even have to leave the GGw to eat and bed down!! Check www.andorina.co.uk Bookings & enquiries for340 both Bookings & enquiries: T: 01320 21007789858567 • M: 07789 858567 www.facebook.com/pages/Eagle-Barge-Inn/116328368444559

THISTLE STOP

Directions...From the south, leave the Great Glen Way at Aberchalder swing bridge (turn right onto A 82). We are half a mile along the road.

Patrick and Julie assure you of a warm welcome at Thistle Stop café/ tearoom, Aberchalder. Hot food is served all day, from snacks to full meals, as well as sandwiches and home baked cakes. We also offer an extensive selection of coffee and tea as well as cold drinks. Check our website: www.spanglefish.com/thistlestop 5 star rating with Trip Advisor

Glenburn Guesthouse Family run Bed & Breakfast Open all year

All bedrooms en-suite, free Wi-fi Parking available

19 Castle Street, Huntly AB54 8BP

Telephone: 01466 792798 E-mail: glenburnguesthouse@fsmail.net www.glenburnguesthouse.co.uk

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A setting sun provides a warming background as two Way walkers make their way towards Tyndrum, roughly half way to their goal, journey’s end in Fort William.

129 High Street, Fort William, Scotland • Telephone 01397 704406 • (including the upstairs gallery)

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Glenmoriston Arms Hotel Invermoriston IV63 7YA

Traditional family-run Highland Hotel situated on the Great Glen Way. Close to Loch Ness and the ideal location to base yourself while touring the area. Popular for walking, shooting, fishing and cycling. Ten bedroom en suite accommodation, quality restaurant, bar with a great selection of over 100 malt whiskies, lounge with wood burning stove, therapeutic and remedial massage treatments by appointment. Free WiFi and parking. A warm welcome awaits you.

www.gobarging.com Email: sales@gobarging.com Tel: +44(0) 1753 598555

Open March to end of November. Tel: 01809 501478 for opening hours.

£1.50local each, outlets sent post free or from or from local outlets Famedram, PO Box Famedram, PO Box3,3, Ellon AB41 Ellon AB41 9EA9EA The route of the Great Glen Way, which leads on from maps@famedram.com maps@famedram.com Fort William to Inverness

The Mallaig • The Kyle £1.50 each, sentLinepost freeLine

The Mallaig Line • The Kyle Line

Email: admin@glenmoristonarms.co.uk Website: www.glenmoristonarms.co.uk West Highland Way

Luxury, all-inclusive cruises on fully-crewed hotel barges on the beautiful waterways of Scotland, England, Ireland, France, Italy, Germany & Holland. Accommodation in luxury suites, first-class service, gourmet cuisine, fine wines & whiskies, escorted excursions.

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This unique building in the picturesque village of Balmaha has become the place to eat in the Loch Lomond area.

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You can be assured that a warm welcome awaits you at the Oak Tree Inn with it's huge roaring log Fire in the bar and it's extensive range of malt whiskies and locally brewed Scottish ales. Enjoy the best Scottish cooking in our welcoming bar or restaurant.

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CIS Excellence Awards Pub Restaurant of the year 2011 Finalist in Dram Awards 2011 WINNER of Park Life Award Best Pub/Restaurant of 2012

Open Easter - Oct, 9 am - 5 pm� Picturesque railway museum� with Dining Car tearoom, signal� box studio and viaduct trail�

Food served from 12pm - 9pm every day Open all year • Children Welcome Disabled Access • Parking Opposite.

Bank Street LODGe StaBLeS reStaUrant FOrt WiLLiam (01397) 700070

Loyalty Cards Visit 6 times and earn 10% OFF all food for future visits. Gift Vouchers Available From our online shop or by phone - the ideal gift.

Telephone: 01360 870350 Email: info@oak-tree.co.uk www.oak-tree.co.uk

Rose Cottage & Coach House Luxury Bed & Breakfast and Holiday Cottage

LOCH LOMOND has the biggest surface area of any British loch. At over 600 feet at the deepest point it is also the deepest. The West Highland Way follows the wild and far less populated east coast of Loch Lomond, skirting Ben Lomond (shown with a dusting of snow above) but in summer at least there are a number of options for reaching the opposite shore. Regular ferry services operated by Cruise Loch Lomond Ltd traverse the loch. They link Rowardennan with Luss and both

INVERARDRAN HOUSE

1 Family Room en suite 1 Triple Room private 1 Twin Room en suite • All rooms with TV Tea & Coffee • Free WiFi • All rooms £32.50 per person • Breakfast Included • Single occupancy £50

Mrs Muriel Martin • Rose Cottage • Inverarnan By Ardlui Dunbartonshire • G837DX Tel: 01301704255 • Email: rosecottage58@yahoo.com

Rowardennan and Inversnaid with the village of Tarbet farther north. Details: cruiselochlomond.co.uk. Walkers who wish to visit Ardlui, with its hotel and campsite, have their own special ferry boat which can be summoned from Ardleish on the eastern shore by “simply raising the ball… and the boat will head over and collect you.” Just £4.00 per head each way, or £6.00 for solo passengers. Further details: www.ardlui.co.uk

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CRIANLARICH FK20 8QS Open All Year

from £21 pppn, en suite available continental and fully cooked

scottish breakfasts provided

INVERSNAID – TARBET – INVERSNAID ROWARDENNAN – TARBET – ROWARDENNAN ROWARDENNAN – LUSS – ROWARDENNAN

• packed lunches

• pick up and drop off Euros welcome Evening meal available Please contact Janice & John Christie

drying facilities

RELIABLE and SCHEDULED FERRY & WATERBUS SERVICE DAILY 04th APRIL – 02nd NOVEMBER

BED & BREAKFAST

T:(01838) 300240 • M: 07979 690004

janice@inverardran.demon.co.uk • www.inverardran.demon.co.uk

Crianlarich Hotel

At the midway point on the West Highland Way you deserve a break. We offer you a warm welcome and excellent facilities. Fully licensed, we are open to nonresidents for all meals, we have free WiFi , comfortable log fires, an excellent boot-room and a small but tempting bookshop.

The hills are alive… COME THE SUMMER the hills around Fort William are alive to the sound of… at the start of May, trials bikes in the world famous Scottish Six Days Trial event. This year’s event runs from May 2 to May 10 and attracts entries and enthusiasts from all over the world. A month later, on June 7 and 8, two wheels are competing again, but this time without any raucous exhaust sounds when the Fort William Mountain Bike World Cup comes to the hills around the Fort. Other competitive events through the season (apart from the West Highland Way Race – see opposite) are the Glen Nevis River Race (held in July), the Ben Nevis Race (takes place in September) and, for athletes, the various Highland shows. While the main events listed above all require early pre-registration, less formal competition can often be found in the many tests of speed and stamina on offer on the Highland Games circuit. Apart from the Lochaber Agricultural Show (this year on August 23), there are games at Glenfinnan (August 16), Mallaig and Morar (August 3) and Arisaig on July 30. Have a go!

Situated in town centre with a variety of accommodation including dormitory rooms and double, twin and family en-suite rooms – close to bus and train stations. Ideal situation for walkers, hikers etc. TV Lounge, Drying Room and use of kitchen for self-prepared meals also available.

Ossian’s HOTEL High Street Fort William PH33 6DH Tel 01397 700857 ossiansfw@aol.com

Home cooked meals in the centre of town, served all day

Disco every weekend

En suite rooms available Walkers & Climbers welcome

wi-fi zone now available

e-mail:bankstreetlodge@btconnect.com bankstreetlodge@btconnect.co.uk• www.bankstreetlodge.co.uk e-mail: www.bankstreetlodge.co.uk

The Story of the WEST HIGHLAND Read how they brought the West Highland Railway over the hills to Fort William and then took it on to the Atlantic to catch the booming fish trade. From local stockists: £4.95 www.northernbooks.co.uk

BY THE LOCH SHORE NEAR KINLOCHLEVEN

Caolasnacon Kinlochleven PH50 4RJ

(01855) 831279

Caravans to let, touring caravan and campsite facilities South shore road 3 miles. On bus route from Kinlochleven

All rooms are en suite and fully bookable on line – please see us at: www.crianlarich-hotel.co.uk • e: info@crianlarich-hotel.co.uk

Our Visitor Centre incorporates a permanent exhibition, a Video Programme featuring Hector McDram a snack bar and shop. OPEN ALL YEAR Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Easter to September - Saturday 10am - 4pm July to August - Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 4pm. Sunday 12pm - 4pm October to Easter - Saturday, Sunday and Evenings by arrangement BEN NEVIS DISTILLERY (FORT WILLIAM) LTD., Lochy Bridge • Fort William • PH33 6TJ Tel: 01397 702476 • Fax: 01397 702768

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Glen Nevis

Caravan and Camping Park

Our award winning park is perfectly situated between the foot of Ben Nevis and the final leg of the West Highland Way. We offer clean, modern, well equipped facilities including our very own on-site restaurant serving delicious burgers and real Scottish ales.

www.glen-nevis.co.uk holidays@glen-nevis.co.uk

01397702191

Glen Nevis Holidays Ltd., Glen Nevis, Fort William, PH33 6SX

MacDonald Hotel & Cabins Fantastic views Restaurant and bar food Sky Sports, real ales, WiFi, darts, pool table and 40+ malt whiskies Washer & dryer, drying room 40 yds from West Highland Way 10 Hotel rooms with en-suite bathrooms 9 All season Cabins & 11-pitch camp site, free hot showers, sleeping bag and towel rental

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Rails Across Rannoch

95 mile race to the finish

IT WAS too good a challenge from the start: just under a hundred miles of some of the most testing terrain from Glasgow to the heart of the Highlands. It took just five years from the opening of the Way in October 1980 until the first race along the route took place. On June 22, 1985 two runners, Duncan Watson and Bobby Shields, lined up at Milngavie station for a very informal off. Some seventeen and three quarter hours later, they made it (together) to the finishing line in Fort William. The following years saw a rapid growth in the popularity of the battle and 1989 saw a truly epic clash between two serious competitors, Dave Wallace and Mike Hanley. Wallace won in the incredible time of 15 hours, 26 minutes, with Hanley just six minutes behind him. For many years this record looked to be unbeatable and though the route had changed somewhat over the years, Wallace’s time seemed way ahead of anything that followed. Step forward Paul Giblin who, in 2013, smashed the record by almost 20 minutes with an incredible time of 15 hours and 7 minutes. Ladies’ times for the contest are some two hours longer, with Kate Jenkins recording 17:37 in 2000 and Lucy Colquhoun bringing that down to 17:16 in 2007. You need to be keen to be at the start of this year’s race – it is scheduled for 1am at Milngavie rail station on June 21. (Sore) Footnote: The oldest recorded finisher of the race, at an incredible 70 years of age, is Gareth Bryan-Jones. Further details: westhighlandwayrace.org.

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T Poppy got there too! A party of walkers from the Central Belt, who brought their dog, celebrated their feat at the end of the walk. Below: aptly named Ben Nevis Distillery, well worth a visit.

MacDonald Hotel & Cabins, Kinlochleven

T: 01855 831539 www.macdonaldhotel.co.uk

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Johnston & Bacon's 1937 Gazetteer of Scotland just £9.99

Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre Fort William Independent Hostel Accommodation

northern BOOKS po box 3 ellon ab41 9ea www.northernbooks.co.uk Enjoy stunning loch views along with freshly caught, local seafood, seasonal game or the finest Aberdeen Angus beef With a glass of wine in a warm and inviting atmosphere, it’s the perfect recipe for celebrating your completion of the West Highland Way or you and your guests, on presentation of this advert. Valid to 31st December 2014

Crannog Restaurant Fort William Town Pier www.crannog.net

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Prices start at £15pppn in shared rooms and £18pppn in private double rooms. All rooms are heated. Group discounts available. Farr Cottage, Corpach, Fort William Scotland PH33 7LR 01397 772315 E: mail@farrcottage.com • www.farrcottage.com

or E-mail us at: info@famedram.com

THE RIVERSIDE CHIPPIE

Come and enjoy our range of freshly cooked takaway foods

Tel: 01855 831349

For More Information or to browse our menu: www.nevisbankinn.co.uk

To Book: stay@nevisbankinn.co.uk or 01397 705721]

Teams of three will compete in relay over three legs: Leg 1 - Tyndrum to Glencoe (approx. 17.5 miles); Leg 2 - Glencoe to Kinlochleven (approx. 10.5 miles); Leg 3 - Kinlochleven to Fort William (approx. 14.5 miles). Further information from: Ian Beattie e-mail: ianbeattiewesthighlandwayrace.org. Telephone: 07939 535523

Ben More Lodge B&B Lodges, Bunkhouse all en suite, Food & Bar, Live Music, Free wi-fi Pets welcome, Main Road, Crianlarich, FK20 8QS Tel: 01838 300210 www.ben-more.co.uk email: info@ben-more.co.uk

ARDLUI HOTEL

MARINA AND HOLIDAY HOME PARK Ardui, Loch Lomond, Argyll G83 7EB Office: 01301 704 243/269 Fax: 01301 704 268 info@ardlui.co.uk www.ardlui.co.uk The Ardlui Hotel is a warm and comfortable country house hotel, with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with 10 comfortable en-suite bedrooms LOUNGE • RESTAURANT • BAR MEALS • PUB

Boots cleaned & dried. Packed lunches available The Ardlui Holiday Home Park with camping facilities is adjacent to the hotel, with shop, laundry and showers. Ardlui has a railway station and bus stop. ARDLEISH - ARDLUI FERRY - HOIST THE BALL TO CALL FERRY APRIL/SEPT/OCT 9AM - 5PM MAY/JUNE/JULY/AUG 9AM - 7PM OUT OF SEASON & OTHER TIMES BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH ARDUI HOTEL - GIVE US A CALL

This service MUST BE PRE BOOKED, officially 24 hours notice, although we will try to accommodate short notice bookings where possible. When booking this service, it must be stated that it is a DRT that is required. For all other hires outwith DRT All hires MUST BE PRE BOOKED. Due to the lack of driver resources, services between the hours of 23:00 and 07:00 will be severely restricted.

Booking office hours 07:00 – 23:00

Tel: 0183820721 • Email: info@247taxis.co.uk • www.247taxis.co.uk

BEINGLAS CAMPSITE We're on the way!

Strathfillan Wigwams & Campsite open all year

On WHW 11/2 miles south of Tyndrum £15 per person per night.Under 15s £10 per night. Kirkton Farmhouse available for groups up to 14. Luxury camping in wigwams, yurts and lodges. Pitches also available. Self catering facilities. Farm Shop on site Breakfast available. Superb mountain views. E-mail: wigwam@sac.ac.uk Website: www.sac.ac.uk/wigwams

Breakfast, picnic lunches by pre-arrangement Vegetarian and coeliac diets catered for.

Walking the West Highland Way? Why not celebrate completing it with the finest local Real Ales, a glass of Champagne or even a Cocktail!! One of Fort William’s top restaurants as reviewed on TripAdvisor, the kitchen team endeavors to offer an exciting and extensive menu, ready for the weary traveler. Choose from a range of seafood, pastas, risottos, steaks and more there’s something for everyone.

KINLOCHLEVEN

the northern part of the Way and is designed for teams of three runners. Called the Midsummer Highland Relay, the race is due to be run on the same day as the full West Highland Way Race. For 2014 this is Saturday, June 21.

4* Visit Scotland Self catering facilities

BROWNS RESTAURANT & BAR

would like to welcome you to

Riverside Road, Kinlochleven PH50 4QH

Farr Cottage Lodge is situated in Corpach, just 4 miles from Fort William town centre, with breathtaking views of Ben Nevis and across Loch Linnhe in the outdoor pursuits capital of UK. We have a licensed bar, Satellite and DVD T.V. lounge, drying room and a laundry service is available. We have bike hire available. We organise outdoor activities such as white water rafting, canyoning, fishing, 4x4 tours and many more.

TAKING IT easy in the summer sun – two walkers from Germany stretch out on the grass outside Visit Scotland’s Tourist Information Centre in Tyndrum. With neighbour Crianlarich, Tyndrum offers the walker a wide range of facilities before they head off seriously into the hills to the North to Bridge of Orchy, then, skirting the mighty Rannoch Moor at Kingshouse, on to the last climb up the Devil’s Staircase and, eventually, the descent down to Kinlochleven, the next haven on the route. The year 2014 sees the start of a new team relay race over the northern part of the West Highland Way. Starting at Tyndrum, it covers

DEMAND RESPONSIVE TRANSPORT ( DRT ) On behalf of Stirling Council, 24/7 Cars operate DRT within the boundaries of Tyndrum, Inverarnan , Killin and Ardeonaig. DRT hours of service :- 07:00 – 21:30 Mondays to Saturdays. (No Sunday service )

Tel: 01838 400251

GLENARDRAN Guest House • 3 star Visit Scotland

• Open all year • All rooms en-suite • Satellite TV in all bedrooms • Discounts for extended stays

CRIANLARICH FK20 8QS www.glenardran.co.uk Email: phil@glenardran.co.uk

The Rod and Reel Lounge Bar & Restaurant Main Street, Crianlarich FK20 8QN Telephone and Fax (01838) 300271 Long regarded by climbers and walkers as a popular rendezvous, the Rod & Reel is a family-run bar and restaurant. You can find good food and a relaxing drink in our friendly and comfortable atmosphere. We are open all year, and invite walking/fishing clubs to ring Lesley or Liz to book for that special occasion.

Lounge Bar and Restaurant

Our popular bar on the WHW serves delicious food all day

Bed and Breakfast chalets

Relax and enjoy the views on the veranda.. All rooms en-suite

Shop and Outdoor Store

Well stocked with groceries, camping & out door equipment

Wigwams

Warm cosy camping cabins sleeping up to 4 persons in each

Camping- Outdoor shelter- Laundrette Beinglas Campsite Inverarnan

Loch Lomond Dunbartonshire G83 7DX

Tel 01301 704 281

WWW.beinglascampsite.com E-mail: info@beinglascampsite.com Proprietors: Tim & June Palmer

Station Tearoom Crianlarich, on station platform

TEAS • COFFEES • SNACKS • LIGHT MEALS Book ahead meals • Homemade hot soup Summer months, open early till late • Packed lunches can also be ordered • Arrangements can be made for Group Bookings outwith these hours

EVERYONE WELCOME E: www.crianlarich-station-tearoom.co.uk www.crianlarich-station-tearoom.co.uk Tel: (tearoom): 01838 300 204

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Specialists also in the: Great Glen Way, Rob Roy Way, Speyside Way, St Cuthbert's Way and other long distance walks. Save time and effort by using our professional service to make all the arrangements for your walk. Quality accommodation Luggage transport Free advice

Tyndrum is well known as a junction of the ways – go north to Fort William, south to Glasgow, east to Stirling and Edinburgh and west to Oban. There are even two rail stations in the village – one, Upper Tyndrum, for trains across Rannoch Moor to Fort William and one, Tyndrum Lower to take you to Oban. Shown above, a rare steam excursion from Oban approaching Tyndrum Lower, with the village nestling in the hills behind.

Stobahn Bed & Breakfast story of Ben Nevis Thelife inextraordinary the weather station and its on the summit of the Ben Observatory Northern Books from Famedram , PO Box 3 Ellon AB41 9EA

www.northernbooks. co.uk

THE HILLS of the West Highlands pose plenty of challenges to the visitor and even the road user needs to keep a wary lookout for falling rocks, as this warning sign in Glencoe makes clear. The route taken by the West Highland Way has been tried and tested over the years, but sudden changes in weather conditions can still pose real problems for the ill equipped walker. Even for short excursions into the n hills be sure you go well prepared,

Kings House Hotel

Brodies

Stobahn B&B is situated just above Fort William High Street with views overlooking Loch Linnhe. Four minutes walk from bus and train stations. 1 Family en-suite • 2 double ensuite • 2 twin ensuites • 1 standard double and a single available. Prices from £28-00 to £35-00 per person per night.

CRUACH LODGE

• Self Catering Accommodation • Sleeps six comfortably • Ideal base to enjoy and explore the West Highland Way. • Open all year • Satellite T.V, Free WI-FI

PINETREES LEISURE PARK

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This ancient drovers’ inn offers oustanding hospitality, set amidst scenery which will simply take your breath away.

www.kingy.com Glencoe, Argyll PH49 4HY • Tel: (01855) 851259

OPEN ALL YEAR

HIKERS HUTS - CARAVANS - LOG CABIN FOR UP TO 6 PEOPLE CAMPING - MODERN TOILET BLOCK - LAUNDRY - PLAY PARK

ALL FULLY SERVICED PITCHES TELEPHONE 01838 400 349 WWW.ENQUIRIES@PINETREESCARAVANPARK.CO.UK

West Highland Way WALKING HOLIDAYS

We specialise in arranging your self-guided walking holiday on the west highland way, including:

Good quality accommodation Luggage Transfers n Guide book & Map n n

Personal itinerary to suit your needs 32 Mansefield, Tyndrum, Perthshire, FK20 8RQ

Tel: 01838400338 info@walkersways.co.uk www.walkersways.co.uk

Tyndrum, Perthshire FK20 8RY      

GUIDED AND SELF-GUIDED INCLUSIVE WALKING PACKAGES ALSO AVAILABLE

Cruach Lodge Glen Falloch Road Crianlarich Call 01838300253 cruachlodge@gmail.com www.cruachlodge.com