Come, Stay & Play Outdoors in the Scottish Highlands

To the west along the A830, known as “The Road to the Isles” there are some beautiful lochs and beaches to explore. It is approximately 40 miles or 64 kilometers to Mallaig and typically takes one hour to drive.  On the route are fresh water and s…

A trip to Corrour by train followed by a walk around Loch Ossian provides a marvellous day out. You can board the train at Banavie or Corpach and 45-50 minutes later you are in this lovely remote area.   It is only really practical to use the two morning trai…

The Jacobite runs right by our house during the period April to October.  There is a morning service from Easter to late October.   The afternoon service is added from mid May through to September. There are lots of great viewing and photographic opportuniti…

There is always something to see at Banavie. Watch cruise and sailing boats passing through the locks.  See The Jacobite passing over the swing bridge on its route to Mallaig.

Why not avoid some of the crowds and take in another Munro at the same time.  Hike Ben Nevis via Carn Mor Dearg and The Arete ridge. This hike starts at the North Face car park which is not far from Torlundy.   Just follow the well made and obvious track tow…