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Lochaber.
A row of white cottages is mirrored in a still loch, wooded hills rising behind and small boats moored along the shore.

Itineraries in Lochaber.

Days we have driven, stop by stop

All itineraries
The old road at Kingshouse and a pint in the Climbers BarA morningThe old road at Kingshouse and a pint in the Climbers BarMore infoThe boat to Inverie and a pint at the Old ForgeOne dayThe boat to Inverie and a pint at the Old ForgeMore infoThe Allt na Criche Trail walk above Fort AugustusA morningThe Allt na Criche Trail walk above Fort AugustusMore infoA canal walk at Fort Augustus to Loch Ness and the PepperpotA morningA canal walk at Fort Augustus to Loch Ness and the PepperpotMore infoA walk to the cross at A'Chill on CannaA morningA walk to the cross at A'Chill on CannaMore infoA walk to Coroghon and the black beach on CannaA morningA walk to Coroghon and the black beach on CannaMore infoA walk from Canna over the bridge to Sanday's white beachA morningA walk from Canna over the bridge to Sanday's white beachMore infoA walk up Compass Hill on CannaA morningA walk up Compass Hill on CannaMore infoA walk to Harris and the Bullough mausoleum on RumOne dayA walk to Harris and the Bullough mausoleum on RumMore infoA walk to Kilmory beach on RumOne dayA walk to Kilmory beach on RumMore infoThe otter hide walk on Rum, a winter day trip from MallaigOne dayThe otter hide walk on Rum, a winter day trip from MallaigMore infoA walk to Gallanach Bay and Aird nan Uan on MuckA morningA walk to Gallanach Bay and Aird nan Uan on MuckMore infoA walk up Beinn Airein on MuckA morningA walk up Beinn Airein on MuckMore infoA walk to Grulin, Eigg's cleared townshipA morningA walk to Grulin, Eigg's cleared townshipMore infoA walk up An Sgùrr on EiggA morningA walk up An Sgùrr on EiggMore infoA walk to Laig Bay and the Singing Sands on EiggOne dayA walk to Laig Bay and the Singing Sands on EiggMore infoGlencoe Lochan and a hot chocolate at the visitor centreA morningGlencoe Lochan and a hot chocolate at the visitor centreMore infoSteall Falls from the air, a white ribbon of water dropping between two rocky hills to the river winding across the flat floor of upper Glen Nevis.A morningA walk through Ariundle OakwoodMore infoA walk to Inchree Falls and Wade's Road in Glen RighA morningA walk to Inchree Falls and Wade's Road in Glen RighMore infoA walk up to Dun Deardail above Glen NevisA morningA walk up to Dun Deardail above Glen NevisMore infoSheep graze beside the ruined stone walls of an old shieling, a tiered rock cliff rising behind on a hillside of rust-coloured bracken.A morningA walk along Loch Aline to Kinlochaline CastleMore infoA walk down to Camas nan Geall on ArdnamurchanA morningA walk down to Camas nan Geall on ArdnamurchanMore infoA walk to the Singing Sands from ArivegaigA morningA walk to the Singing Sands from ArivegaigMore infoA walk to Port nam Murrach from the Rhu road end at ArisaigA morningA walk to Port nam Murrach from the Rhu road end at ArisaigMore infoA walk on the Glenfinnan Viaduct TrailA morningA walk on the Glenfinnan Viaduct TrailMore infoA walk by Loch Arkaig from the Chia-aig fallsA morningA walk by Loch Arkaig from the Chia-aig fallsMore infoA walk from Portuairk to Ardnamurchan PointA morningA walk from Portuairk to Ardnamurchan PointMore infoA walk from Portuairk to Sanna BayA morningA walk from Portuairk to Sanna BayMore infoA walk to Castle Tioram and the Silver WalkA morningA walk to Castle Tioram and the Silver WalkMore infoA sandy beach curves beneath grassy hills on the Isle of Canna at golden hour, a white cottage visible on the shore.A morningA walk to the cleared township of Aoineadh MorMore infoThe Mallaig Circular Walk and Loch an NostarieA morningThe Mallaig Circular Walk and Loch an NostarieMore infoCamusdarach and the Silver Sands of Morar: two beach walksA morningCamusdarach and the Silver Sands of Morar: two beach walksMore infoCow Hill with the dog and lunch at the Black Isle BarOne dayCow Hill with the dog and lunch at the Black Isle BarMore infoLoch Ness by RIB to Urquhart CastleA morningLoch Ness by RIB to Urquhart CastleMore infoA wooden footbridge crosses a stream leading to a white cottage in a misty glen, waterfalls streaking the mountainside behind.One dayA hilltop sauna at Woodlands Glencoe and Glencoe LochanMore infoA Saturday night at the Chlachain Inn in MallaigA morningA Saturday night at the Chlachain Inn in MallaigMore infoSegway, archery and nine holes at Woodlands GlencoeOne daySegway, archery and nine holes at Woodlands GlencoeMore infoA wildlife cruise from MallaigA morningA wildlife cruise from MallaigMore infoA round bell tower and thatched chapel catch low sun on the Isle of Canna, a pale moon overhead.A morningThe seals of Garbh Eilean on Loch SunartMore infoA film at the Highland Cinema and a pizza in its restaurantA morningA film at the Highland Cinema and a pizza in its restaurantMore infoThe Jacobite steam train to MallaigOne dayThe Jacobite steam train to MallaigMore infoThe Nevis Range gondola and lunch at the Larder CaféA morningThe Nevis Range gondola and lunch at the Larder CaféMore infoGlencoe Visitor Centre and tea at the Isles of GlencoeA morningGlencoe Visitor Centre and tea at the Isles of GlencoeMore infoFort William's town pier on Loch Linnhe, the red-roofed Crannog restaurant at its end.A morningThe Commando Memorial at sunset and supper at CrannogMore infoA tour at Ben Nevis Distillery and lunch at the Larder CaféA morningA tour at Ben Nevis Distillery and lunch at the Larder CaféMore infoTreasures of the Earth and lunch at the Highland CinemaA morningTreasures of the Earth and lunch at the Highland CinemaMore infoThe Old Fort, the Town Pier and a pint at the Ben Nevis BarA morningThe Old Fort, the Town Pier and a pint at the Ben Nevis BarMore infoThe rocky path through the Nevis Gorge climbing between mossy oak and birch.A morningA Seal Island cruise and lunch at the Highland CinemaMore infoBreakfast at the Wildcat and the end of the West Highland WayA morningBreakfast at the Wildcat and the end of the West Highland WayMore infoThe Jacobite's black engine and maroon carriages on the arches of the Glenfinnan Viaduct.One dayA wet day in Fort William and GlencoeMore infoThe islands off ObanA few daysThe islands off ObanMore infoThe Great Glen WayA few daysThe Great Glen WayMore infoA small white cottage stands alone on the shore of a still loch, its reflection mirrored in the water beneath a hillside of autumn forest.A few daysThe Loch Ness 360More infoThe West Highland WayA few daysThe West Highland WayMore infoA silhouetted mountain range reflected in the still water of the beach at dusk.One dayThe walks of GlencoeMore infoFive days in the HighlandsFive daysFive days in the HighlandsMore infoScotland in seven daysA few daysScotland in seven daysMore infoThree days: the Highlands from EdinburghThree daysThree days: the Highlands from EdinburghMore infoThe Road from Fort William to ArdnamurchanOne dayThe Road from Fort William to ArdnamurchanMore infoFrom Fort William to Skye via GlenelgOne dayFrom Fort William to Skye via GlenelgMore infoOn the Jacobite Trail from Fort WilliamOne dayOn the Jacobite Trail from Fort WilliamMore infoA small boat sits in a mirror-calm bay below layered hills on the Isle of Canna, a cottage on the shore.One dayTravelling Scotland’s Great GlenMore infoSteall Falls and lunch at the WildcatA morningSteall Falls and lunch at the WildcatMore infoThe Old Boat of Caol and lunch at An Cafaidh MaraA morningThe Old Boat of Caol and lunch at An Cafaidh MaraMore infoThe Road to the IslesOne dayThe Road to the IslesMore infoBen Nevis and Glen NevisOne dayBen Nevis and Glen NevisMore infoA ruined stone tower stands on a grassy headland, mirrored in a calm bay on the Isle of Canna.One daySpending a Whole Day Around Loch NessMore infoA Daytrip to Glen Coe from ObanOne dayA Daytrip to Glen Coe from ObanMore info

More of Lochaber.

The Glenfinnan Monument from the air, its tower in a walled ring at the head of Loch Shiel.See and doGlenfinnan, island churches and castlesFort William's town pier on Loch Linnhe, the red-roofed Crannog restaurant at its end.Eat, drink and shopSeafood by the harbour and island kitchensA timber cottage beside the shore, mountains rising across the water behind.Where to stayCabins, cottages and a lodge by the lochCastle Tioram across the water of Loch Moidart, its walls catching the sun.History and storiesClan feuds, Glencoe and the last Jacobite risingThe Jacobite steam train on the bridge over the River Lochy, a footbridge running beside it.Getting hereThe trains, the roads and the ferriesLooking straight down on a pine-covered island in Loch Eilt.What is on in LochaberSomething new from the region every day

Photographs by ncnean; Leah Chappell via Google