The Gantocks is an ideal centre for your Highland holiday in Fort William , the Outdoor Capital of the UK. The ferry for the isles of Skye , Eigg , Rum , Canna , the glorious Silver Sands of Morar ( Local Hero beach) , Mallaig , Knoydart and Oban are all approximately one pleasant hour away.The Fort William and Lochaber area, including the Great Glen route to Loch Ness and Inverness, and the route over to Cairngorm National Park are all easy options for places to visit and things to do. The list below will be developed over time and we hope you find this information helpful.
Ben Nevis and Glen Nevis
For information about climbing Ben Nevis and walking in Glen Nevis
www.visit-fortwilliam.co.uk
Jacobite Steam Train
For details of this train ride along the Road to the Isles
www.steamtrain.info
Souter's Lass Seal Cruise boat
Take a scenic boat trip down Loch Linnhe
http://www.crannog.net/cruises.asp
Nevis Range Mountain Gondola
Fort William's all season outdoor centre with mountain Gondola
www.nevisrange.co.uk
Glencoe
World famous Glencoe is south of Fort William
www.glencoemountain.com
Glenfinnan Village
Glenfinnan at the head of Loch Shiel and the Jacobite Monument
www.nts.org.uk/Property/26/
Old Inverlochy Castle
Visit the ruins of Inverlochy Castle in Fort William
More info
Commando Monument at Speanbridge
A superb location overlooking Ben Nevis and the Mamores.
www.lochaber.com
Ben Nevis Distillery
Fort William's own whisky producer and the famous Dew of Ben Nevis
www.bennevisdistillery.com
One Day Tours
Take a half or full day private tour in the Highlands with a friendly and knowlegable tour guide
www.1daytours.co.uk
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Cornish Holiday Guide
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