Things to do
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Biking
If it's adrenaline fueled, throwing yourself down a mountain, type biking you will like Nevis Range Mountain Experience and Laggan Wolftrax are both within easy reach from the estate holiday lets. Not to mention Stalker's Cottage and Sherrabeg both offer onsite secure bike storage.
For the more relaxing biking experience, bikes can be hired from:
Nevis Cycles Fort William
Nevis Cycles | Sales, hire and repair in Fort William, Scotland
01397 705555
Off Beat Bikes Fort William
Bike Shop. Ebikes, Gravel, Kids. Book Hire and Repairs Online (offbeatbikes.co.uk)
01397 704008
Nevis Range Torlundy
01397 705825
Bothy Bikes Kingussie
ABOUT US :: Bothy Bikes Kingussie Scotland
01540 667111
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Ben Nevis - Britain's Highest Mountain
Standing 1,345 metres above sea level, Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Britain.
With over 150,000 visitors every year, from all over the world - it is an incredibly popular climb.
Ranging from easy to difficult, there are a few options on how to take on the trek to the top. The length of time the hike takes is dependent on your ability and fitness levels, as well as which route you decide to take.
When hiking in the mountains it is always paramount that safety is at the forefront of your mind. You must be well prepared, adequately dressed and know the route you are taking. Although we're not known for our glorious sunshine, make sure you bring plenty of fluids!
For more info and to find out which route may suit you best, visit:
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The 'Harry Potter Express' Jacobite Steam Train
Running from end of March to October. Described as the greatest railway journey in the world, this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, it visits Britain's most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig; passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, finally arriving next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis!
The Jacobite Steam Train | West Coast Railways
enquiries@westcoastrailways.net
03339 966692
PHOTO CREDIT - Johnathan Starnes from Highwinds Lodge hello@highwindslodge.com
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Whisky & Gin Distilleries
With Whisky Scotland's famous tipple, it would make sense to visit a distillery whilst in the Scottish Highlands. But if Whisky isn't for you, there are some fantastic Gin distilleries and local breweries we recommend visiting!
Glen Spean Brewing Co Spean Bridge
Award winning beer made with carefully crafted recipes.
Home - Glen Spean (glenspeanbrewing.com)
07511 869 958
Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery Fort William
Open all year round offering tours.
01397 700200
Dalwhinnie Whisky Distillery Dalwhinnie
Open all year round.
01540 672219
Fassfern Gin Fort William
After a local Highland gin visit Our Products :: Fassfern Gin (fassferndistillery.com) to purchase.
01397 722286
Pixel Spirits Ltd Gin North Ballachulish
If you are looking for a gin tasting experience whilst visiting Fort William visit Gin School & Rum School - Pixel Spirits Distillery (pixelspiritsltd.co.uk)
info@pixelspiritsltd.co.uk
074436 56528
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Outdoor Activities
Near Killiechonate Estate
Active Highs
Offering white water rafting, river rafting, canyoning, gorge walking, kayak trips, rock climbing, absailing and canoe & kayak hire.
Outdoor Activities Scotland | Fort William | Active Highs
07867895354
Paddleboard Fort William
Guided paddleboard trips around Fort William and the local area.
Paddleboard Fort William (visitfortwilliam.co.uk)
07549956844
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Near Glenshero Estate
Land Rover Tours
Land Rover, quad tours and Segway tours, plus other activities.
01479 812345
Zip Lining Alvie estate near Aviemore
A variety of summer and winter activities including gorge walking, kayaking and hill walking. Winter activities include Alpine and Telemark skiing, winter walking skills, snowboarding and skiing.
01479 811008
Water Sports Kincraig, Kingussie.
Offer a variety of water sports including wind surfing, kayaking and sailing.
01540 651 272
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Family Friendly Days Out
Nearby Killiechonate Estate
Cruise Loch Linnhe Fort William
Cruises on Loch Linnhe running daily.
07367 436088
Lochaber Leisure Centre Fort William
Offers a range of activities to do between the swimming pool, squash courts and gym.
01397 704359
The Highland Cinema Fort William High Street
Whether you’re looking for somewhere to eat or to go and see a movie together, The Highland Cinema offers both! Weekend Bruch from 9am-12pm, hot food from 12pm-9pm and cinema listings throughout the day & evening. Check out the cinema listings here Home - The Highland Cinema
01397 609696
Nevis Range Mountain Experience 7 Miles north of Fort William
Britain’s only mountain gondola reaching a height of 650 metres. If heights are not for you, you can enjoy a range of mountain biking routes or some lovely forest walks then finish your day in one of their restaurants with a cocktail.
Nevis Range Mountain Experience
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Nearby Glenshero Estate
Highland Wildlife Park Kingussie, PH21 1NL
A fantastic day out with the kids, open all year round, from wildcats to monkeys to Scotland’s only polar bears. For more information visit Welcome to Highland Wildlife Park | Highland Wildlife Park
Landmark Forest Adventure Park Carrbridge, PH23 3AJ
From the Red Squirrel trail to the Wild Water Coasters there is fun to be had by all ages. Open all year round.
For more information email info@landmarkpark.co.uk or visit Landmark Forest Adventure Park - Scotland's No.1 Theme Park (landmarkpark.co.uk)
Cinema Aviemore, Inverness-Shire PH22 1PN
www.macdonaldspeyvalleycinema.co.uk
0844 879 9152
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Horse Riding
Nearby Killiechonate Estate
Silversands Trekking Centre Morar, 1 Hour from Fort William
Silversands Trekking Centre is a small family-owned business at Glenrowan Farm on the outskirts of the picturesque Morar village on the west of Scotland.
Silversands Trekking – Experience the Silversands on horseback
07789 175136
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Nearby Glenshero Estate
Alvie Stables Alvie Estate near Aviemore. Lessons, trekking and hacking. For novice and experienced riders. Children over 4 years old
Ingrid Grant 07831 495397 or in the evening 01479 831259
The Stables Railway Station, Kingussie.
01540 670000/ 07920 556756
Rothiemurchus by Aviemore.Pony treks and hacks.
01479 812345
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Highland Games
Highland Games take place all around Scotland between May and September, usually on a Saturday or a Sunday. If you are lucky enough to visit the area whilst there are local Highland Games taking place we would highly recommend a visit. For more information visit: Royal Scottish Highland Games Association :: RSHGA
Nearby Killiechonate Estate
Glenfinnan Gathering - Takes place annually, on the closest Saturday to the 19th of August.
Arisaig Highland Games - Last Wednesday of July.
Mallaig & Morar Highland Games
Glengarry Highland Games - 1st Saturday of July.
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Nearby Glenshero Estate
The Atholl Gathering & Highland Games - Last weekend in May, each year.
Braemar Highland Games - 2nd Saturday in July, each year.
Tomintoul Highland Games - 3rd Saturday in July, each year.
Newtonmore Highland Games - 1st Saturday in August, each year.
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Local Markets
Killiechonate, Nearby Fort William
The Glen Spean Market takes place on the 2nd Saturday of every month at the Aonach Mhor Auction Mart from 10am until 2pm. For more information visit Local Producers Market | Glen Spean Market
Kingussie, Nearby Glenshero
Kingussie Producers Market takes place on the third Sunday of every month between April and September and is located in the beautiful Gynack Gardens. Kingussie Cairngorms Market :: Kingussie
Aviemore, Nearby Glenshero
Aviemore Community Market takes place on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month in Aviemore village green from 11am until 3pm. Aviemore community markets | Aviemore Community Enterprise
