Estate Activities
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Wildlife Spotting
Throughout the year, you will come across a wide array of wildlife from Stags to Sea Eagles, it’s possible to see it all while you’re on the Estates.
If you happen to be visiting during the Spring, our Estate flock of North Country Cheviot Sheep are lambing from end of March – May, which means you may witness some newborn lambs arriving on the Estate. And as they grow you’ll be witness to the gorgeous sight of gangs of lambs running, jumping and playing in the fields.
As part of our wader management scheme, our team are dedicated to ensuring the habitat for wading birds is optimal throughout the year by restoring and improving some of the wetlands and ponds. Around these areas you will likely see wading birds such as Lapwings, Red Shanks, Oyster Catchers, Golden Plover, Snipe and Curlews.
Looking for something higher up, you may see a curious little red squirrel or two and you'll likely see some buzzards around you, but if you're really lucky - you may even spot a majestic eagle flying overhead!
Across our Estates, you will come across more than just a Red Deer. We have 3 different breeds that roam around Glenshero; Red Deer, Fallow & Sika - have a good look around to see if you can identify the different breeds.
From end of September into early November, it is a noisy time of year as the Red Stags strut thoughout the rut - you will most commonly hear these impressive roars in the early hours of the morning and at dusk. While it is an incredible sight to behold, these are wild animals and we urge you to keep your distance.
When it comes to all wildlife, remember to be respectful of their environment, do not feed any animals you may come across and be sure to keep a safe distance.
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Explore
Here on JAHAMA Highland Estates you will find an abundance of places to explore from leisurely strolls with the children and dogs to a full days hiking experience on some of our many Munros.
No matter the type of adventure www.walkhighlands.co.uk is a fantastic website with detailed information on local walks and hikes, it describes the ability levels, gives clear printable directions and all the information you may need before stepping out onto our Highland Estate. If you are looking for a local knowledgeable guide we have listed a few below for you.
Lochaber Guides
Mountain Guiding and Skills Courses on Ben Nevis, Glencoe and Skye – Lochaber Guides offers professional mountain guiding and instruction in Summer and Winter. We specialise in ascents of Ben Nevis, Glencoe and the Skye Cuillin Ridge.
07903 459266
Abacus Mountaineering Guides
With over twenty five years of experience, IFMGA Mountain Guide Mike Pescod and Abacus Mountain Guides provide world class mountain adventures on the west coast of Scotland.
01397 703563
Glenmore Lodge
Glenmore Lodge can organise an instructor to take guests on a guided walk and can teach map reading skills, compass work, etc.
They can travel down to Laggan and they also do other outdoor activities up at Glenmore Lodge itself.
01479 861 256
enquiries@glenmorelodge.org.uk
Craigower Lodge, Active Outdoor Pursuits
Can provide a guide for hill walking; also offer rock climbing canyoning, white water rafting, gorge scrambling, abseiling, snow sports and other activities.
01540 210000
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Fishing
Fishing can be arranged direct with the estate and our Head Gamekeeper on Glenshero Estate will be able to advise you. Guests must bring their own fishing tackle.
There are 3 lochs on Glenshero plus Spey dam.
Spey Dam – What3words – misfits.hockey.slices
The boats on Spey dam belong to the angling association but they can be hired by anyone. Unfortunately the estate does not offer boat hire.
Loch Crunachan – What3words -slot.gossiped.blacked
Loch Crunachan - the loch in front of Glenshero lodge. This loch has slightly bigger fish, brown trout, than loch Spey or Bhanain.
Loch Spey – What3words – villager.fetch.optimists
Loch Spey and Loch Bhannan are both at the western end of Glenshero estate about 1 -1.5 hours walk from the end of the track at Chesgnan. The two lochs have a lot of very small fish, brown trout.
Loch á Bhanain – What3words – tungsten.kilowatt.freed
As with Loch Spey, Loch á Bhanain is accessed by leaving your car in the parking area at the end of the tarred road at Melgarve and walking out to the loch.
For more information regarding Fishing on our Estate please email us onhighland@jahamaestates.com
If you wish to fish below the dam, then you would need to contact the Badenoch Angling association for permits and access.
Badenoch Angling Association
01540 670027
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Stalking
Our main offering for guests is accompanied stalking for red, sika and roe deer. We also have walked-up grouse shooting, duck flighting, rough shooting and occasional ptarmigan available by request on a first-come, first-served basis.
Overlooking JAHAMA Highland Estates, the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge is dedicated to the men of the Commando special forces raised during World War II. The plaque on the stone plinth includes the words: “This country was their training ground”. That ground was chosen for a very good reason!
JAHAMA Highland Estates includes the toughest terrain in the UK, including the awe-inspiring north face of the UK’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Ours is an inspiring yet harsh environment, where the weather can turn in an instant and conditions can be demanding. Feedback over many years has established that ours is the finest deer stalking ground in Great Britain and, as with so much worth striving for, the more you put in, the more you get out. We politely ask that you are reasonably ‘hill fit’ so that you can be safe and better enjoy an exceptional hunting experience in our spectacular landscape, led by our skilled Stalking team.
We run a waiting list for sporting opportunities and many guests seek to book well in advance. For more information, contact our team on highland@jahamaestates.com
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Photography Opportunities
With rolling hills, magnificent landscapes & Waterfalls, ever-changing flora & fauna and plenty of Wildlife, photography opportunities will present themselves in abundance whilst out and about enjoying our estate. There really would be no end if we were to list all of our favourite photography spots on our estate, however, below you will find some of the top spots.
Ben Nevis & Glen Nevis, Fort William
Pop into the visitor centre in Glen Nevis for more information Ben Nevis Visitor Centre - Ben Nevis
Steall Falls and the Nevis Gorge, Fort William
For information and images visit Steall Falls and the Nevis Gorge (Walkhighlands)
Old Inverlochy Castle, Fort William
For information and images visit The Old Fort and Inverlochy Castle, Fort William (Walkhighlands)
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History
If it’s history you are into the West Highland Museum Collections – West Highland Museum located in Fort William’s town centre, has a significant collection of military artifacts and tells the story of Highland Life throughout the years.
The Highland Folk Museum located in Newtonmore (closest to Glenshero Estate) was one of Britain’s first open air museum. It offers visitors the chance to step back in time and experience life in the highlands. Welcome to Britain’s first open air museum - Highland Folk Museum (highlifehighland.com)
The Glencoe Folk Museum is located within 19th century heather hatched cottages. It’s collections give an insight into local heritage and the area’s history. Glencoe Folk Museum (glencoemuseum.com)
For those interested in the scheduled monuments and listed buildings we have here on JAHAMA Estate, they have been listed below complete with links for further information.
Killiechonate Estate
Loch Treig Dam Loch Treig, Dam | Canmore
Inverlochy Castle Inverlochy Castle | Public Body for Scotland's Historic Environment
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Mamore Estate
First World War Prisoner of War Camp Kinlochleven | Canmore
Kinlochleven Aluminium Works – Lower Penstock Valve House & Carbon Factory Silos (Currently known as Ice Factor) Kinlochleven Aluminium Works | Canmore
Kinlochleven Hydroelectric Scheme & Powerhouse KINLOCHLEVEN HYDROELECTRIC SCHEME AND FORMER ALUMINIUM SMELTER, POWERHOUSE. EXCLUDING PIPES TO EAST AND TAILRACE TO WEST (LB49944) (historicenvironment.scot)
Kinlochleven Bridge on Wade Road (Old Military Track) Kinlochleven, Old Military Track, Bridge | Canmore
Kinlochleven Blackwater Resevior Dam Blackwater Reservoir, Dam | Canmore
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Glenshero Estate
Glen Shirra, Old Wade Bridge (Over Dry Burn) GLEN SHIRRA, OLD WADE BRIDGE (OVER DRY BURN) (LB6902) (historicenvironment.scot)
Glenshero Lodge Glenshero Lodge | Canmore
Garvamore “Barracks’' GARVAMORE "BARRACKS" (LB6899) (historicenvironment.scot)
Garvamore, Garva Bridge over River Spey (St George’s Bridge) GARVAMORE, GARVA BRIDGE OVER RIVER SPEY (ST GEORGE'S BRIDGE) (LB6900) (historicenvironment.scot)
Melgarve, Corrieyairack Pass, Bridge over Allt Feith a Mhoraire MELGARVE, CORRIEYAIRACK PASS, BRIDGE OVER ALLT FEITH A MHORAIRE (LB12373) (historicenvironment.scot)
Corrieyairack Pass, Melgarve, Drummin Bridge over Caoehan Riabhaeh Burn CORRIEYAIRACK PASS, MELGARVE, DRUMMIN BRIDGE OVER CAOEHAN RIABHAEH BURN (LB6895) (historicenvironment.scot)
