Louise's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Fabulous place to view the famous “Jacobite Express” steam train made famous in the Harry Potter film.
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Glenfinnanin viaduktinäkymä
A830 RdFabulous place to view the famous “Jacobite Express” steam train made famous in the Harry Potter film.
Just a 10 minute walk from my place you can view the longest staircase lock in the UK raising boats up 20M through 8 canal lock gates.
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Neptunuksen portaat
Just a 10 minute walk from my place you can view the longest staircase lock in the UK raising boats up 20M through 8 canal lock gates.
Take a cable car trip to 650M up the mountain of Aonach Mor - the 8th highest mountain in Britain.
From there you can ski, mountain bike and walk over the mountain (seasons and weather permitting).
You can also take part in the High Wire Adventure which is an assault course through the forest beside the bottom car park.
If you are less energetic, maybe just enjoy lunch in the restaurant at the top station instead and take in the views.
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Nevis Range Mountain Resort
Take a cable car trip to 650M up the mountain of Aonach Mor - the 8th highest mountain in Britain.
From there you can ski, mountain bike and walk over the mountain (seasons and weather permitting).
You can also take part in the High Wire Adventure which is an assault course through the forest beside the bottom car park.
If you are less energetic, maybe just enjoy lunch in the restaurant at the top station instead and take in the views.
Take a short trip (1.5hrs) up majestic Loch Linnhe and back to see our resident colony of seals. Listen to the great commentary of the area during the boat trip there and back.
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Crannog Cruises
Take a short trip (1.5hrs) up majestic Loch Linnhe and back to see our resident colony of seals. Listen to the great commentary of the area during the boat trip there and back.
Visit the ruins of Old Inverlochy Castle - just a 15 minute walk from my place. It dates back to the 13th century and was the site of two major historical battles.
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Old Inverlochy Castle
Visit the ruins of Old Inverlochy Castle - just a 15 minute walk from my place. It dates back to the 13th century and was the site of two major historical battles.
If you have a spare 7 hours, good clothing and sturdy footwear then maybe you’d like to stand in the highest point in the UK?
Ben Nevis
If you have a spare 7 hours, good clothing and sturdy footwear then maybe you’d like to stand in the highest point in the UK?
From age 12 yrs and for beginners through to experts you can try your hand at ice wall
climbing in a safe environment. Located in Kinlochleven, 45 mins from my place you can experience 500 tonnes of real snow and ice up to 12M in height
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Ice Factor, The National Ice Climbing Centre
Leven RoadFrom age 12 yrs and for beginners through to experts you can try your hand at ice wall
climbing in a safe environment. Located in Kinlochleven, 45 mins from my place you can experience 500 tonnes of real snow and ice up to 12M in height
A lovely lower level walk in Glen Nevis (over very uneven ground) will take you to view Steall Waterfall. Not suitable for small children or those with mobility issues.
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Steallin vesiputous
Old Military RdA lovely lower level walk in Glen Nevis (over very uneven ground) will take you to view Steall Waterfall. Not suitable for small children or those with mobility issues.
A one hour trip from my place will take you to the Highland Wildlife Park where you can see a number of native species like the “Scottish wildcat”, red deer and animals from further afield. The polar bears are a major attraction
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RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
A one hour trip from my place will take you to the Highland Wildlife Park where you can see a number of native species like the “Scottish wildcat”, red deer and animals from further afield. The polar bears are a major attraction
Food scene
Crannog Seafood Restaurant
Freshly caught seafood restaurant
Award winning seafood restaurant on the shores of Loch Leven
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Lochleven Seafood Café
B863Award winning seafood restaurant on the shores of Loch Leven
My local pub and my top tip place for a good quality, inexpensive meal. Just a 10 minute walk from my place
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The Lochy
230 Kilmallie RdMy local pub and my top tip place for a good quality, inexpensive meal. Just a 10 minute walk from my place
The Tavern Restaurant
72 High StThis small local cafe is just a few minutes walk from my place. It’s a favourite with the locals.
They serve a cooked breakfast, have lovely home baking, serve home made soups daily and make a great cup of coffee
Bake-n-Roll
This small local cafe is just a few minutes walk from my place. It’s a favourite with the locals.
They serve a cooked breakfast, have lovely home baking, serve home made soups daily and make a great cup of coffee