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What to see and do during your holiday
The Fort William and Lochaber Area has recently beed designated
"The Official Outdoor Captial of the UK", and with good reason. The stunning
scenery - mountains, glens, lochs and coastline, make the area a paradise
for visitors interested in a whole range of outdoor pursuits: Whether you're
interested in walking, climbing, skiing, fishing, canoeing, sailing, wildlife
or just siteseeing and relaxation, you'll find plenty to keep you happy
here. Below are just a few ideas for your stay.
Within one hour:
Ben Nevis: Britain's highest mountain, at over 4000ft is literraly on your doorstep when you're staying on Torlundy Farm. For the less vertically inclined, Glen Nevis, which is at the foot of the mountain also has some beautiful walks - particularly the one to Steall Falls.
Aonach Mor: Britain's only cable car will take to effortlessly to over 2000ft up this mountain to enjoy the walking in the summer, the skiing in the winter and the views all year 'round.
Glencoe: Spectacular scenery carved out during the last ice age with walking to suit all abilities - hidden glens, soaring mountains, misty lochs and winter skiing. The Lost Valley, Buichille Etive Mor, and Stob Ban are popular hikes at all times of the year.
Jacobite
Steam Train: This train runs the line from Fort William to Mallaig
in the summer months. Recently made even more famous by the "Hogwarts
Express" in the Harry Potter films, this is a fantastic way to view
some beautiful Highland scenery.
Ardnamurchan & Morvern Peninsulas: Reached by a quick ferry crossing of the Corran Narrows some 20 minutes south of Fort William, these sparsely populated areas have some magnificent scenery and abundant wildlife. Ardnamurchan Point Lighthouse - the most westerly on the British Mainland - is a popular attraction.
Ice Factor: Climbing walls and the worlds largest indoor ice climbing wall in all seasons. The Ice factor can be found in Kinlochleven. Courses are available for all abilities.
Further afield, but all within reach:
Isle of Skye: The famous "misty Isle" can be easily reached from Ballachulish, but leave yourself plenty of time to explore!
Isle of Mull: Another beautiful Island, particularly popular with wildlife watchers due to regular sitings of otters and sea eagles, amongst others.
Loch Ness, probably the most famous loch in the world, is less than an hour away from Torlundy Farm
