About Lochaber Blog » Weather http://blog.aboutfortwilliam.com The online guide for Fort William and Lochaber Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:29:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 VIDEO – Another week in the life of Ben Nevis http://blog.aboutfortwilliam.com/2012/05/video-another-week-in-the-life-of-ben-nevis/ http://blog.aboutfortwilliam.com/2012/05/video-another-week-in-the-life-of-ben-nevis/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 09:19:29 +0000 abouthighlands http://blog.aboutfortwilliam.com/?p=706 Check out our HD Timelapse of Ben Nevis, Fort William and Loch Linnhe from March 2012.

It shows a week in the life of Ben Nevis during a spell of some of the best weather we’ve had this year. Look out for the fastest tractor in the world making short work of ploughing the field!

You can see the live Ben Nevis HD Webcam here

 

 

 

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For those of you who don’t climb or boulder Heather Hat is giant boulder that has a covering of heather. It juts out at a rough 30 degree angle making it the perfect place for a BBQ, be it rain or shine. It also makes it the perfect place for a boulder. But beware, bring a bouldering mat if you do plan to give it a go as a fall onto the sharps rocks below could result in a very sore lower back… I speak from experience!

Heather Hat is about 20 minutes drive outside of Fort William and a few minutes walk up from the car. It’s a bit of a marshy area so wear some good shoes and look out for those friendly frogs!

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For others it was a day out to experience Mother Nature’s version of a good time. Here are a few pictures from Upper Achintore, Fort William right before the power cut. I was on the winning side of the power cut bet!

Related blog: [VIDEO] Haud oan tae yer bunnets!

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Photos & Blog by Ciera Harvey

 

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