Things to do in Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands
Spectacular scenery provides plenty to explore either by car, bike, on foot or by boat. The superb Lochaber Water Sports facility is located nearby the hotel and offers boat, canoe and bike hire. It also runs fishing trips and exhilerating 'Rib rides'. There is a 9-hole golf course, adjacent to the hotel and The Glencoe Mountain Resort offers various summer activities to partner the renowned winter snowsports resort.
Nevis Range, Scotland's highest ski area is situated just 17 miles from And for those after more intense thrill, only 5 miles from The Ballachulish Hotel, Vertical Descents is a modern outdoor adventure activity centre offering a wide range of exhilarating activities including Canyoning, White Water Rafting, Fun Yakking, Bridge Swing, Paintball and Mountain Biking.
The Ice Factor is just 10 miles from The Ballachulish Hotel and is ideally placed to make it one of the best places to learn about climbing in Britain. As well as being the biggest indoor ice climbing facility in the world, The Ice Factor features the UK's largest articulated rock climbing wall and a competition-standard bouldering hall.
No visit to Scotland is complete without a visit to a working Scotch Malt Whisky Distillery. Ben Nevis Distillery established in 1825, is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland, just 16 miles from The Ballachulish Hotel. The Oban Distillery, looks out to sea from the town centre of Oban which grew up around the Distillery.
Houses to Visit / Museums
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Essential Information |
CLAN CAMERON MUSEUM, Achnacarry www.welcometoscotland.com/things-to-do |
Date: Easter to mid-October Entrance: Entrance Charges apply Tel: 01397 712090 |
LISMORE GAELIC HERITAGE MUSEUM, Isle of Lismore www.celm.org.uk |
Date: April - October Entrance: Entrance charges apply Tel: 01631 760030 |
WEST HIGHLAND MUSEUM, Fort William www.westhighlandmuseum.org.uk |
Date: Throughout the year from Monday to Saturday, also open Sunday in July and August. Entrance: Entrance charges apply Tel: 01397 702169 |
GLENCOE & NORTH LORN FOLK MUSEUM, Ballachulish www.welcometoscotland.com/things-to-do |
Date: April - October Entrance: Entrance charges apply Tel: 01855 811664 |
Outdoor Attractions
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Essential Information |
BEN NEVIS WHISKY DISTILLERY www.bennevisdistillery.com |
Date: Throughout the year on selected days of the week Entrance: Entrance charges apply Tel: 01397 700200 |
BEN NEVIS, Fort William www.visit-fortwilliam.co.uk |
Date: Throughout the year Entrance: Entrance charges apply Tel: 01397 707256 |
GLEN ROY, Lochabar www.nnr-scotland.org.uk |
Date: Throughout the year Entrance: Free Tel: enquiries@snh.gov.uk |
GLENCOE VISITOR CENTRE, Glencoe www.glencoe-nts.org.uk |
Date: Throughout the year except 21 - 26 December and January Entrance: Entrance charges apply Tel: 0844 493 2222 |
GLENFINNAN MONUMENT, Glenfinnan www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/glenfinnan.html |
Date: Visitor centre open Entrance: Free Tel: 01397 722250 |
JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN, Fort William www.westcoastrailways.co.uk |
Date: 18 May - 9 October open Monday to Friday; 27 June - 30 August, open daily Entrance: Ticket prices apply Tel: 01524 732100 |
KINLOCHLAICH GARDENS, Appin www.kinlochlaichgardencentre.co.uk |
Date: March - October, and open by appointment during Christmas and New Year Entrance: Free Tel: 01631 730342 |
LETTERSHUNA RIDING STABLES, Appin www.lettershunaridingcentre.com |
Date: Please check for opening times Entrance: Entrance Charges apply Tel: 0845 86 0332 |
NEVIS RANGE MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE, Fort William www.nevisrange.co.uk |
Date: Throughout the year - times vary depending on season Entrance: Ticket prices apply Tel: 01397 705 825 |
OLD INVERLOCHY CASTLE, Fort William www.inverlochycastle.co.uk |
Date: Throughout the year Entrance: Free Tel: 01316 6888000 |
Special Events
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Essential Information |
Childrens Landrover Safari, Glencoe www.glencoe-nts.org.uk/ |
Date: Selected dates from April - October 2010 Entrance: Ticket prices apply Tel: 0844 493 2222 |