West Highland Peninsulas

West Highland Peninsulas are the areas of Sunart, Morven, Moidart, Ardgour and Ardnamurchan - this is where Lochaber meets the Atlantic. Stunning coastline, crystal clear waters, pristine beaches, hills, lochs, rich woodland, extraordinary wildlife and vast dark skies – changing with the seasons, it’s all here for you to explore and enjoy.

Spring is especially beautiful with an abundance of wild fl owers scatt ered through ancient woodlands and public gardens, blankets of bluebells for you to feast your eyes on. Th e area off ers you a chance to see amazing wildlife – birds and ott ers will stay around as they take care of their young, so they will be easier to spot.

With 230 miles of contrasting coastline, you will never be further than stone’s throw away from a one of our pristine beaches where you can go for a daytime stroll or just sit and take in that breath-taking sunrise or that perfect sunset. Find your own perfect beach for rock-pooling, swimming, canoeing, bird watching and photography. With beautiful sea lochs and stunning freshwater lochs we provide visitors with opportunities to do a whole host of things either on, in or by the water. Exploring the coastline by sea kayak or open canoe brings a new perspective.

Open waters swimmers will be in heaven every day.

SCUBA dive our historical wrecks and protected reefs.

Wildlife watches can explore two Marine Protected Areas.

Families and beach lovers will fi nd space to unwind and escape.

We have one of the best dark skies in the country. Early spring will off er some night sky viewing with over 7,000 stars and planets visible with the naked eye. You’ll see our own galaxy, Th e Milky Way, stretching across the sky. Th is is a privilege that so few people in our country have, so why not come here and let us share it with you.

THinGS TO DO:-

1. Ardtornish Gardens 2. NcNean Distillery 3. Oakwood Tourism and Craft Centre 4. Sunart Oakwood Walks 5. Bike hire with Sunart

Campsite 6. Otter Adventures 7, Source to Sea Canoe Hire 8. Steven Marshall Gallery 9. Resipole Studies 10. Castle Tioram 11. Ardnamurchan Charters 12. Ardnamurchan Distillery 13. Ardnamurchan Natural

History Centre 14. Ardnamurchan

LightHouse 15. Sanna Bay

OTHeRS

White House Restaurant Kilcamb Restaurant Ariundle Centre

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Top things to see, do and experience

THE NEVIS rANGE nevis Range in fort William is home to the uK’s only mountain gondola, transporting you to 650m on the mountain of Aonach Mòr, and is an adventure playground situated just outside fort William with ample parking, café facilities, walks, biking trails, snowsports, and much more. www.nevisrange.co.uk GlEN NEVIS AND BEN NEVIS britain’s highest mountain attracts around 100,000 visitors a year, from mountaineers to novice walkers. Set in the lovely Glen nevis, its surroundings are worth exploring too – do prepare carefully and get advice if you’re planning a challenging walk. www.outdoorcapital.co.uk/ben-nevis/

WEST HIGHlAND WAY This 96-mile long-distance walk starts in Milngavie and takes hikers along Loch Lomond and through Glencoe, fi nishing in Fort William. it takes several days, but you can hop on to sections of footpath for shorter walks too. westhighlandway.org GlENCoE There’s drama aplenty in Glencoe, whether you’re talking history, wildlife or staggering views. Stop for refreshment in the picturesque Glencoe village, learn about the glen’s history at the NTS Glencoe visitor Centre, or rush down the snowy corries at Glencoe Mountain Resort. www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/glencoe

CommANDo mEmorIAl Dedicated to the men of the original Second World War british Commando forces, this Spean bridge monument offers views of ben nevis and Aonach Mòr and a chance to refl ect on the impact of the confl ict here.

www.outdoorcapital.co.uk ForT WIllIAm fort William’s cobbled town centre refl ects its role as a hub for outdoor sports, with plenty of shops selling gear for your mountain adventure. it has been revitalised recently with the addition of new eateries and independent shops such as the Highland bookshop.

WEST HIGHlAND mUSEUm Housed in the former british Linen bank on Fort William’s Cameron Square, this long-standing museum tells the story of the region and its people – including a collection on the Jacobites.

www.westhighlandmuseum.org.uk mAllAIG Visit the fi shing village of Mallaig at the end of the A830 traveling from fort William and ride the ferry from Mallaig to Inverie during a quick, 30- to 45-minute cruise with Western isles Cruises.

www.westernislescruises.co.uk HIGHlAND CINEmA Relax in the state of the art facilities on Lochaber’s new independent cinema based in Cameron Square, Fort William and catch the latest releases, tasty treats and drinks from their café bar.

www.highlandcinema.co.uk

ForT WIllIAm moUNTAIN FESTIVAl Join fort William’s annual celebration of mountain culture that includes talks, fi lms, photography exhibitions and plenty of fringe events to entertain the whole family taking place between 16 to 22 february 2022. www.mountainfestival.co.uk