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Leisure Centre
Tel: 01397 704 359 for times and tariffs
Caledonian Canal
Sunart Oakwoods
Ben Nevis
Road to the Isles
Also in Glenfinnan is the Railway Museum Further west the road and rail links skirt Loch Ailort and pass through Arisaig and onto Morar with it's famous white sands and necklace of islets. Destinations end is the busy fishing village of Mallaig, a starting point for ferries to Skye and The Small Isles Island Ferries Driving to Mallaig from Fort William is a great day out with plenty of time to stop and enjoy the scenery. It is a popular evening trip for a meal out and watch the sun set on the western horizon beyond the Outer Hebrides.
Commando Memorial Spean Bridge
Nevis Range
Historic Scotland
Cruising amongst the Islands
Ardnamurchan PeninsulaThe most westerly point on the British mainland is a quiet day drive from Fort William, where the pace is slow and the roads are windy, with the sea lochs and hills coming together in perfect harmony. From the farthest point the views to the Isles of Rum, Canna, Eigg, Muck, Skye and Mull are legendary. There is also a ferry to Mull from Kilchoan, so it may be worth taking two days or more out to explore the area at a more leisurely pace. Ardnamurchan Peninsula Iona
Further details on ferry trips from Oban and Mull can be found at Caledonian Macbrayne
Balamory
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The
Leisure Centre in Fort William is only twenty minutes walk from Calluna.
Facilities include; climbing wall, swimming pool and chute, gym, solarium,
steam room, sauna cabin and squash courts. Also starting at the Leisure
Centre is a good local walk which leads into beautiful Glen Nevis or up
to the top of Cow Hill, a fantastic local viewpoint above the town, which
can be seen in the photo at the rear of the building.
A
short distance from Fort William is the southern end of the Caledonian
Canal. This ancient water thoroughfare is a hive of activity for all forms
of water-borne transport and also follows the route of the Great Glen
Way, a sixty mile walk from Fort William to Inverness, through the Great
Glen. Much of this walk follows the tow-path or shores of the Lochs; Lochy;
Oich and Ness. A very popular location for visitors and locals, with plenty
to see on foot, bike or canoe. The Canal links the Atlantic with the North
Sea. More details on 
Undoubtedly
the biggest attraction in the area, both in visitor interest and size.
Ben Nevis is Britain's highest mountain and is ascended by 100,000 people
each year. During the summer the 'Mountain Track' is very popular and
technically easy, but please do not underestimate the wear and tear on
your body, especially knees. ankles and hips. Going down is often harder
than going up. The ascent should take between 4 - 5 hours and descent
will be 2 - 3 hours. Also, please do not underestimate the weather and
carry waterproofs, warm clothing, food and water. Even if the sun is shining
in Glen Nevis at the foot of the mountain, it can be bitterly cold on
the summit. Good footwear with high ankle support is advisable. One attraction
is the Ben Nevis Inn at the end of the day, which is located at the foot
of the track. 
West
of Fort William is the picturesque Road to the Isles. This route is famous
for it's railway line which was used for filming 'Harry Potter' on the
Nevis
Range opened as a ski area on 19th December 1989. Since that time it has
developed into one of Scotland's most varied outdoor facilities. 
Scotland
is steeped in history and enhanced by buildings from prehistoric dwellings
and stone circles to abbeys, remote castles and palaces. From Fort William
it is possible to visit many historic sites in a pleasant days return
drive. Many of these sites are set off by the rugged mountain and sea
backdrop and one can only wonder how different were living conditions
and transport between each of these magnificent buildings. For more details
visit 
The
west coast of Scotland has world-class island cruising with a modern fleet
of passenger vessels. From our base in Fort William, day trips to the
Isle of Skye, Mull and Iona are possible. Each require a drive of around
one and half hours to the ferry terminal. Check out 
The
magical island of 
On
this tour it is also possible to visit the Treshnish Islands 
The
On
both the outward and return journey from Oban to Mull you will pass by
Tobermory
is accessible from the Ardnamurchan Peninsula on a return day trip from
Fort William. Check out