Activities and Things to Do in the Local Area

For Local Tourist Information -  http://www.glencoetourism.co.uk/

WATERSPORTS

The West Coast is a jewel to explore on, in, beside and under the water. We have lovely Loch Linnhe's Cuil Bay beach just down the road with many other safe and  exciting places closeby. 

Snorkeling - Ask us - Many great locations with varied  underwater life; local snorkel guides and instructors, https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/snorkel-trails/    (see Lochaber)

Diving - Ask us - local groups - unique  underwater locations with marine life https://www.facebook.com/groups/DalriadaDiveClub/?locale=en_GB 

Wild Swimming - Ask us -Water temperature 7 - 15C; lovely locations in lochs, rivers and under waterfalls

Sailing -  Ask us - Scotland's West Coast and islands guarantee world class sailing at its finest. https://www.linnhemarina.co.uk/

Kayaking  and SUP Boarding - Loch Linnhe's shoreline and islands with adjacent lochs are wonderful          Kayak/SUP Board Hire                https://roamwest.co.uk/adventure                           https://ruggedcoast.scot/

 

WALKING, HILLWALKING, RUNNING, CLIMBING

As the Outdoor Capital of the UK, Lochaber abounds with amazing adventures for all abilities and interests in high and low level mountain experience terrain. The Glen Coe mountains are a stone's throw from Lagnaha. The Nevis Range and the Mamores Munros of the Grampian mountains are also nearby. Remote Ardnamurchan/Strontian peninsula is a short trip over Loch Linnhe with the Corran Ferry.  And across the road from Lagnaha we have Ardsheal Hill - at 263m a short, steep climb with magnificent views of Ben Nevis, Ben More on Mull and islands including Lismore. 

For more info and for great walks, climbs and runs visit:

                                                         https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/glencoe.shtml                                                                                                 WalkGlencoe https://www.facebook.com/mountainguide1982/?locale=en_GB https://www.girlsonhills.com/

https://www.lochaberac.com/

https://www.ecko.org.uk/

https://www.scottishmountainrescue.org/

 

CYCLING

The Cycle track behind Lagnaha Farm connects us with Campbeltown in the South, Signal Rock in GlenCoe to the East and Inverness in the North East. MILES and miles of safe cycling through Scotland's beautiful scenery.

National Route 78 – the Caledonia Way - https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-other-routes/the-caledonia-way 

Lochaber and Argyll have mountain bike trails for all abilities

https://www.outdoorcapital.co.uk/mountain-biking-in-lochaber/

 

HORSE RIDING

Ask us

 

SNOWSPORTS

With GlenCoe Mountain Resort and Nevis Range both within a 20-30 minute drive we have wintersports covered too

                                                                                       https://www.glencoemountain.co.uk/                                                                                           https://www.nevisrange.co.uk/

 

THINGS TO DO

Geology - The area is a goldmine for geologists with some of the earliest of Earth's rocks, showcasing volcanic and glacial history.  Lochaber Geopark (visitor centre closed)  https://lochabergeopark.org.uk/

Local History - The West Coast has a multi-layered and multi-faceted history. From Bronze age settlements to crofting townships and then to slate quarries and aluminium factories - the wealth of times gone by are there to be revisited. Connected directly with Lagnaha is The Appin Murder Trail and story upon which Robert Louis Stevenson's "Kidnapped" is based.   The information boards along the cycle track are there to guide you. Around the corner in Glen Coe we have the Scottish National Trust Vistor Centre with its reconstructed Turf House and recounted history of the 1692 Massacre in GlenCoe 

                                                                              https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appin_Murder                                                                                https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/glencoe/the-glencoe-massacre 

https://www.westhighlandmuseum.org.uk/

Gardens - The temperate climate on the West Coast, influenced by the Gulf Stream, has preserved pockets of ancient Atlantic rainforests, and creates  an ideal micro-climate for both wild flora  and cutivated gardens. Lagnaha has a wild flower and shrub garden.

Ask us - and For more visit:                                                                                                                          https://www.kinlochlaichgardencentre.co.uk/

      https://scotlandsgardens.org/get-away-to-a-garden/

Whiskey - a wee dram is never amiss. Take a tour of the Ben Nevis Distillery in Fort William or of the Oban Distillery in Oban - or have a wander into one of the excellent whiskey shops in Oban.

 

RESTAURANTS AND CAFES

The West Coast has casual and formal dining experiences to suit every taste - Here is a selection: 

The Pierhouse in Port Appin  -20 mins by car

 https://pierhousehotel.co.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=the-pierhouse

Moss in Glencoe  -15 mins by car 

https://www.facebook.com/p/Moss-Glencoe-61558865589043/?locale=en_GB

Hollytree Hotel in Kentallen -3 mins by car 25 mins on foot

https://hollytreehotel.co.uk/dining/

Crafts and Things in Glencoe - 15 mins by car

https://www.craftsandthings.co.uk/

Castle Stalker View Cafe and Gift Shop -12 mins by car

https://www.castlestalkerview.co.uk/

The Old Inn Appin -12 mins by car

https://www.facebook.com/theoldinnappin/

Clachaig Inn -25 mins by car

            https://clachaig.com/

Inverlochy Castle Hotel -35 mins by car

https://www.inverlochycastlehotel.com/food-drink

And our fabulous local Thai takeaway Chuffy's Kitchen -1 min on foot        1x/ month

https://www.facebook.com/p/Chuffys-Kitchen-100067026957193/?locale=en_GB

Plus many more ... also in Fort William and Oban