Local Attractions and Activity Providers
- National Trust Vistor Centre
Visitor centre showcasing the rich natural and human history of the glen plus a café, activities and land rover tours. - Clachaig Inn
Award-Winning Inn offering Accommodation in the Scottish Highlands - Crankitup gear
Great bikes to hire plus maps, repairs, geocaching, local information and more. - Ice Factor
An indoor climbing centre at Kinlochleven, Lochaber - Paddle Lochaber
sea kayaking tours on Loch Leven and further afield. From introductory to expert - Glencoe Mountain Resort
Winter ski area and summer activities such as archery and mountain biking, just a short 15 minute drive away. - Vertical Descents
Canyoning, white water rafting, paintball, Segway Tours and more - based in Onich 8 miles away. Great for groups. - Glencoe Photography
Top quality photography safaris and tuition – discover some of Glencoe’s hidden delights and brush up on your skills. - Ballachulish Visitor Centre and Tourist Information
Café, tourist information and activity booking centre for everything in the local area. - Dragons Tooth Golf Course & Club House
café, golfing, family friendly nature trails and a booking centre for lots of local activities. - Nevis Range
winter snow sports and summer activities too – cycling, mountain gondola and more. - Highland Activities
is a multi activity adventure centre based on Ardverikie Estate between Aviemore and Fort William. A little further away but worth the trip for the energetic! - MTB Ride Guide
mountain bike coaching and guided days out based in Fort William. - Scotch on the Rocks Guiding
Inspirational mountain guiding throughout Scotland. - Scotch on the Rocks Guiding
Fantastic walking & climbing guiding and courses in the most beautiful areas in Scotland. - Alan Halewood - Climb When You're Ready.
Mountaineering instruction based in Fort WIlliam.
Places to Eat and Take-aways
- Clachaig Inn
Award-Winning Inn offering Accommodation in the Scottish Highlands - Glencoe Café
great home baking, coffee and lunches. - Crafts and Things
Crafts & Things offers great breakfasts, cakes and light lunches. It’s about 2 miles away, through Glencoe Village, just off the A82 - Loch Leven Seafood Cafe
For fabulous seafood! - Glencoe Hotel
- The Grog & Gruel
Bar and restaurant in Fort William - Castle Stalker View
great coffee, cake and views on the way to Oban - Lochaber Farm Shop Café
great snacks and handy for Nevis Range. - Russells
a bit of a drive but great for a special occasion.
Transport Links
- Citylink
Local and national bus timetables - Stagecoach in Lochaber
local bus running from Fort William through Glencoe and round to Kinlochleven - Caledonian McBrayne
Ferry timetables for the islands off the West Coast of Scotland. - Alistair's Taxis
Reliable and efficient local taxi company. - Pedal Nation UK
Cycle Tours
Local Links
- Discover Glencoe
Guide to the local area. - Glencoe Scotland
Another hive of information and things to do. - Glencoe Mountain Rescue
A team of volunteers who provide assistance for climbers, walkers, kayakers, skiers, paragliders and mountain bikers. - Outdoor Capital of the UK
Information on places to stay and eat plus things to do in the area. - Hillphones
If you’re planning on walking in the stalking season check this out first.
Mountain Information
- Mountain Weather Information Service
If you’re heading into the mountains arm yourself with this first. - Met Office
General purpose and sometimes accurate weather forecasts. - Scottish Avalance Information Service
Does what it says on the tin. - Walkhighlands
How can one website be so useful? Route maps, descriptions, accommodation and more. - Fort William and Lochaber Walks Guide
Walks around The Outdoor Capital of the UK. - Pass & Peak - Northumberland, Cheviots & Lakes Guiding and Russian Trekking Holidays
Pass & Peak - Northumberland, Cheviots & Lakes Guiding and Russian Trekking Holidays - Scotch on the Rocks Guiding
Inspirational mountain guiding throughout Scotland. - Alan Halewood - Climb When You're Ready.
Mountaineering instruction based in Fort WIlliam.
General Links
- Undiscovered Scotland
All you ever wanted to know about Scotland! - Inner Wolf
For dogs owners that love the Great Outdoors - Scottish Independent Hostels
Organization of independent hostels throughout Scotland, of which we are members. - Independent Hostel Guide
A great site offering information on lots of independent hostels and bunkhouse across the UK and Europe - Cicerone Books
Guidebooks for all sorts of activities in the UK and beyond. - Hostelworld
The worlds biggest and best hostel booking engine. - Scotland Outdoors
Great magazine. - Stramash
Activity centre based in Oban. - WOW Scotland Tours
WOW for a reason - Gordon runs some of the best hikes and tours from his base in Inverness. Recommended, - Pass & Peak - Northumberland, Cheviots & Lakes Guiding and Russian Trekking Holidays
Pass & Peak - Northumberland, Cheviots & Lakes Guiding and Russian Trekking Holidays - Pedal Nation UK
Cycle Tours - NHS Discount Card
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