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- Kate Owen on [VIDEO] Ben Nevis – A Documentary
- Greg on [VIDEO] Kingairloch Highland Estate
- Lynn M. Reid on [VIDEO] Ben Nevis – A Documentary
- Helen Hogan on [VIDEO] Ben Nevis – A Documentary
- liz lochness on [VIDEO] Ben Nevis – A Documentary
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[PHOTOS] Ben Nevis Hike – The UK’s Highest Mountain (Fort William)
As most of you will know Ben Nevis is the tallest mountain in the UK towering at a colossal 4406ft or 1344m. Due to its height and enormous beauty it is one of the most popular yet dangerous places in Scotland, for example in 1999 saw 41 rescues including 4 fatalities. There are around 100,000 ascents of Ben Nevis each year with the majority of tourists using the walking route accessible via lower Glen Nevis. This track was created in 1883 at the same time as the observatory and is more commonly referred to as the ‘Pony Track’. The track goes right to the summit through a series of windy paths up the western face, most climbers tend to use … Read more
[VIDEO] The Glen Nevis River Race 2011
“The Glen Nevis River Race is an extreme challenge involving participants navigating through the icy waters of a two-mile stretch of the River Nevis on an air-bed (Lilo). The intrepid adventurers begin by launching themselves off a small ledge on a rock face, plunging into the freezing waters of the River Nevis below. The rules are clear participants have to follow the deepest course of the river through rocks and rapids, whilst negotiating major obstacles like the Gurgling Gorge, Dead Dog Pool, the Leg Breaker and the Lower Falls Leap; finishing in the calmer waters further down the glen.” Click here for more information. If you’re planning a trip to Fort William to do the Glen Nevis River Race next … Read more
[PHOTOS] Boats of Fort William & Lochaber
What comes to mind when you think of the West Coast of Scotland?! Lots of things associated with fishing, water and outdoor activities etc. Before the days of planes, trains, and automobiles, the British Waterways of Scotland were like our modern day motorways. I thought it would be a good idea to do a blog in celebration of boats – of all sizes as you’ll see – that have been spotted in Lochaber and Fort Wiliam over the last two weeks. The relationship between boat and crew is something I tried to capture. There was a dog named Rhia who got very protective of her boat and captain, Gail. However, she did calm down and I was invited onto the boat … Read more
[PHOTOS]Kayaking on The River Garry, in Lochaber
What better way is there to spend a typical rainy/sunny/windy/hot/cold summer day in the Lochaber region than on the River Garry in Invergarry on one of the dam release days?! So here we are; Chris Glebocki, an outdoor instructor, shoulder deep in one of the top play holes on the river, and me donning my Canon SLR and wellington boots, shin deep in refreshing river water. The River Garry is situated about 40 minutes drive North of Spean Bridge and is used frequently for River Rafting trips by local adventure companies like Highland Activities and Vertical Descents. Releasing most Thursdays and Saturdays over the summer it has mainly grade 3 and 4 rapids and is a popular spot for paddlers … Read more
Day out on Cow Hill, Glen Nevis and Fort William [PHOTOS]
Here’s a few photos from a great day out on the Cow Hill There’s a path linking Fort William and its communities with Glen Nevis. There are views at several points, looking down on Fort William, up onto Ben Nevis and out along Loch Eil towards Glenfinnan. It’s really popular with locals who can walk into town, onto Cow Hill or into Glen Nevis, why not try it yourself? Find out more on the Forestry Commission’s website. Photos copyright and courtesy of Ciera Harvey
Things to do when it’s sunny part I – Pubs
Aye, you might laugh and to be fair it doesn’t happy all that often, but weeks of wall to wall sunshine are not unheard of at this time of year (April through June) in Fort William and Lochaber. Come any later though and after a week you may risk returning home looking like a prune. To celebrate our charming, inconveniently early summers we’ve put together a series of things to do that make the most of the sunshine. Hopefully there’s a little something here for everyone, whatever your ideal fair weather pastimes are. Installment one is… Pubs, Bars and Cafés Crisp up like a rasher of bacon under the sun, gently basting yourself in real ale at a selection of … Read more
