Ingrid’s Top Tips for Glenfinnan area.
Places to visit/ Things to do
Take a walk up the glen and just 10mins walk from the Old Laundry you'll find this viaduct, made famous from the Harry Potter movies.
Catch the Jacobite Steam Train (aka Hogwart's Express) crossing in the morning and afternoon. Best pics are from the viewpoints up the hill.
Carry on further up the glen for a beautiful, longer walk and escape the rest of the visitors. The road goes on for 3miles on either side of the river.
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Glenfinnan Viaduct View Point
A830 RdTake a walk up the glen and just 10mins walk from the Old Laundry you'll find this viaduct, made famous from the Harry Potter movies.
Catch the Jacobite Steam Train (aka Hogwart's Express) crossing in the morning and afternoon. Best pics are from the viewpoints up the hill.
Carry on further up the glen for a beautiful, longer walk and escape the rest of the visitors. The road goes on for 3miles on either side of the river.
Beautiful cruise down the unspoilt and hidden gem that is Loch Shiel. Choose from an hour long cruise or a whole day depending on your preference. Spot sea eagles, divers and lots of other wildlife.
Just a few minutes walk from the Old Laundry.
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Loch Shiel Cruises
Beautiful cruise down the unspoilt and hidden gem that is Loch Shiel. Choose from an hour long cruise or a whole day depending on your preference. Spot sea eagles, divers and lots of other wildlife.
Just a few minutes walk from the Old Laundry.
Climb the highest mountain in the country and get great views for miles. Make sure you check the weather, are properly equipped and stretch well afterwards!!
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Ben Nevis
Climb the highest mountain in the country and get great views for miles. Make sure you check the weather, are properly equipped and stretch well afterwards!!
Visit the ruins of this 13th century castle; site of two battles and situated at the entrance to the Great Glen.
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Old Inverlochy Castle
Visit the ruins of this 13th century castle; site of two battles and situated at the entrance to the Great Glen.
Ski centre/ mountain bike tracks & some of the best views in the area from the top of the cable car.
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Nevis Range Mountain Resort
Ski centre/ mountain bike tracks & some of the best views in the area from the top of the cable car.
Visit arguably the most gorgeous beach on the West Coast. A huge expanse of white sand & amazing views out to the Isle of Skye, Eigg & Rum. Car park is about 35mins from the Old Laundry, Glenfinnan then a 5/10 min walk to the beach down a track.
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Camusdarach Beach
Visit arguably the most gorgeous beach on the West Coast. A huge expanse of white sand & amazing views out to the Isle of Skye, Eigg & Rum. Car park is about 35mins from the Old Laundry, Glenfinnan then a 5/10 min walk to the beach down a track.
A lovely 9 hole course with the most amazing views in the world out to the island of Skye, Eigg & Rum. Play a round of golf or simply stroll across the lovely white sands and paddle in the aquamarine waters. Bliss!
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Golf Course
2 PortnaluchaigA lovely 9 hole course with the most amazing views in the world out to the island of Skye, Eigg & Rum. Play a round of golf or simply stroll across the lovely white sands and paddle in the aquamarine waters. Bliss!
Lovely village with coastal walks & boat trips to the Small Isles. Discover the near by beaches by following the old coast road from Arisaig to Morar.
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Arisaig
Lovely village with coastal walks & boat trips to the Small Isles. Discover the near by beaches by following the old coast road from Arisaig to Morar.
Ruined castle, ancient seat of the Clanranald MacDonald's, near the village of Acharacle (an hour's drive from Glenfinnan)
A lovely drive down and especially the last few miles of single track road which lead to etc beachdan by the castle. Nice walks around there and parking by the castle.
Nice hidden gem that not a lot of tourists find.
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Castle Tioram
Ruined castle, ancient seat of the Clanranald MacDonald's, near the village of Acharacle (an hour's drive from Glenfinnan)
A lovely drive down and especially the last few miles of single track road which lead to etc beachdan by the castle. Nice walks around there and parking by the castle.
Nice hidden gem that not a lot of tourists find.
Great fun for the family; segway, target sports & lots more. 15mins from Fort William
Wild Highland Outdoor Centre
West TirindrishGreat fun for the family; segway, target sports & lots more. 15mins from Fort William
Kayak your way round the gorgeous coast of Arisaig & Morar with an expert guide.
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Arisaig Sea Kayak Centre
Main roadKayak your way round the gorgeous coast of Arisaig & Morar with an expert guide.
A fabulous walk to a stunning waterfall deep in Glen Nevis (Braveheart was filmed here). A certain level of fitness & good walking shoes advised.
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Isibhakabhaka saseSteall
Old Military RdA fabulous walk to a stunning waterfall deep in Glen Nevis (Braveheart was filmed here). A certain level of fitness & good walking shoes advised.
Loch Morar
Beautiful, peaceful & unspoilt loch. Great track up from Bracora.
Take out Treats
Gorgeous graze boxes for day trips on the train, a ferry ride, picnic at the beach or somewhere out of the way
Bloom & Graze Ltd
Main StreetGorgeous graze boxes for day trips on the train, a ferry ride, picnic at the beach or somewhere out of the way
Fabulous coffee & treats and great for a hang out & chat with lots of different people.
Glenfinnan Coffee Co.
Fabulous coffee & treats and great for a hang out & chat with lots of different people.
Great food for takeout or sitting in. Brunch, lunch & fortnightly fish & chip take out.
Glenfinnan Dining Car
Station, Station RoadGreat food for takeout or sitting in. Brunch, lunch & fortnightly fish & chip take out.
Food scene
Great breakfast, lunch & treat stop. Sit in a real railway carriage & watch the Jacobite Steam train ride by.
Glenfinnan Dining Car
Station, Station RoadGreat breakfast, lunch & treat stop. Sit in a real railway carriage & watch the Jacobite Steam train ride by.
Garrison West
4 Cameron SquareGreat food, great atmosphere & lovely staff.
Lovely, characterful place at the foot of Ben Nevis. Hearty pub grub & good ales.
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Ben Nevis Inn & Bunkhouse
Achintee RoadLovely, characterful place at the foot of Ben Nevis. Hearty pub grub & good ales.
Lovely lunch spot & fab shop. Good parking next to Inverlochy Castle & the River Lochy. Great for spotting Jacobite Steam Train too crossing the river.
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The Highland Soap Company Visitor Centre & Larder Cafe
North RoadLovely lunch spot & fab shop. Good parking next to Inverlochy Castle & the River Lochy. Great for spotting Jacobite Steam Train too crossing the river.
A delicious Indian restaurant in Fort William for sit in or takeaway.
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Spice Tandoori
141 High StA delicious Indian restaurant in Fort William for sit in or takeaway.
Delicious menu & really helpful for gluten free, vegan etc
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The Geographer
88 High StDelicious menu & really helpful for gluten free, vegan etc
Sightseeing
Take a trip on the water out of from Mallaig. Gorgeous views & maybe even time for a drink at the Old Forge, Knoydart.
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Western Isles Cruises
Take a trip on the water out of from Mallaig. Gorgeous views & maybe even time for a drink at the Old Forge, Knoydart.