Glencoe is an area steeped in history and
there is much to be discovered in the local Museum and
Visitor Centre.
The old Slate mining area, outdoor museum just up the road at
Ballachullish, is well worth exploring too.
The area has many Activities on its doorstep,
Climbing (Kinlochleven 10 mins drive , has
a new Ice Factor indoor climbing centre), Ben
Nevis and the Mamores, Paps
of Glencoe, Aonach Mhor Ski Centre
are close by.
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Trips to Skye and the Kintails
are also easy from here.
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Fabulous walking area with quick easy
access to the West Highland Way.
Mountain Biking trails and bike hire available
locally.
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Lochaber Watersports is 5 mins up the
road where Kayaks, sailing boats, pedalos and power boats,
fishing and whale watching trips are available.
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Wildlife and Bird watching
is good in the area and easy access to bird watching paradise
on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula is short
drive away using the ferry at Corran.
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Sunset over Ballachullish
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Otters can be seen on Loch Leven
opposite the cottage, often sighted under the bridge at Ballachullish.
Seals , sea duck, waders also to be seen on the Loch. You may
even be lucky enough to see Golden Eagle flying over.
The Sea Life Centre at Benderloch
(30 mins drive approx.) is a good visit for adults and children.
Book a ride on the Beautiful West Highland Railway
from Fort William to Mallaig
to view the stunning scenery and see where the Hogwarts
Express sequences were filmed.
Local Tourist Office up the road at Ballachullish can provide
more up to date info on Special Activities taking place in the
area.
Links to Places of interest:
Glencoe
Visitor Centre
Lochaber
Watersports
The
Ice Factor
Vertical
Descents
Glencoe
Mountain
Nevis
Range Visitor Centre
Local
Golf Course
Local
Crafts & Unusual Gifts
Scottish
Speciality Food Shop
Other Links:
Highlandscapes - Photographs from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Visit the online gallery of photographs and gifts for sale. www.highlandscapes.co.uk
