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Fort William and Lochaber outdoor activity providers

Outdoor capital Fort William offers mountain biking, snow sports, cycling, white water canoeing, paddling, sailing, scottish mountaineering,

Over the past few years, a growing number of outdoor activity providers have set up exciting new businesses to offer the visitor a range of unique, outdoor experiences in the Fort William & Lochaber area. Fort William offers snow sports, white water rafting, canyonning, kayaking, the best of Scottish mountaineering, sailing, and of course walking and climbing.

Guided walking, mountaineering guides, water-sports, paint-balling, hang-gliding, mountain biking, mountain craft, cycling, fly-fishing excursions and boat trips are just a few of the variety of activities you can try in the Fort William area.. Listings below provide details of outdoor activities on offer from local activity providers in the Fort William and Lochaber area.

If you don't feel like over-exerting yourself, you could hire a local Fort William tour guide who will take you to many wonderful places where you can get out and walk about, savour the clean, unpolluted air, take a photo or two and have a more relaxing sort of day.

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Thomas Telford Corpach Marina Ltd

If you are planning a visit to Fort William by sea be sure to book a berth at Thomas Telford Corpach Marina at the entrance to the Caledonian Canal. Our marina has 45 sheltered berths with fresh water and electricity. Ashore we have first class toilets and shower facilities and a small coffee shop. Close by are shops and pubs with regular transport into Fort William. Our marina is community owned and managed and is not directly involved with the Caledonian Canal. An Cafaidh Mara An Cafaidh Mara is our new coffee shop at the entrance to the Canal within our marina facilities building, open to customers seven days a week. Check out their social media. Book a berth or slipway use If you are bringing a boat to Fort William we have a sheltered all weather slipway within the marina for launching and car parking of cars and trailers. Book online to launch your boat in Loch Linnhe. You can get to the marina by road along A82/A830 or by mailing train - Corpach Station is 100 metres from the marina. Discovering the Outdoor Capital of the UK from our marina will be easy with excellent transport links, car hire, shops, restaurants and marine services nearby. For all enquiries please contact Brian MacKinnon, our Marina Manager: +44(0)7410 884902

Adventure Nevis

If you are looking for a Ben Nevis Mountain Guide, Adventure Nevis is a Scottish-based guiding service offering classic mountain days on Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, standing at 1,344 metres. The Ben Nevis mountain footpath ascent - 6 to 8 hours - is ideal for public, private and charity groups. For the slightly more experienced walker, Ben Nevis via the CMD arete - 8 to 10 hours - is a fantastic mountaineering experience. Adventure Nevis is owned and operated by Peter Khambatta. Peter has over 20 years' experience and holds both Summer and Winter Mountain Leader Awards. To check availability and to tell me about yourself or group, please complete the form below. I look forward to hearing from you.

Cruise Loch Linnhe

Our Cruises on Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil are a ‘must do’ in Fort William and offer the perfect way to relax after exploring the Mountains and Glens of Lochaber! Our ’Seal Island & Ben Nevis View’ cruise is the best choice for those looking to spot some of Scotland’s best wildlife and learn about the local history and culture. Our Evening Cruises are perfect for those looking to rest their legs while enjoying stunning views of Ben Nevis and sample a selection of local beers and whisky. Or if you’re looking to celebrate that special birthday or anniversary why not book a private charter? Our cruises offer something for everyone whatever the occasion. • Our vessel's offers both heated indoor seating as well as outdoor seating and a 360-degree elevated viewing deck so our cruises are enjoyable whatever the weather! • Our friendly crew is on-hand to look after you and provide a range of hot drinks, refreshments, and snacks throughout your cruise. • Our Skipper will keep you entertained with an informative live commentary. • Our cruises are all dog-friendly so you can bring your four-legged friends along. • We want our cruises to be accessible for everyone so we encourage guests with mobility issues to please get in touch so we can discuss the best cruise options with you prior to booking. Rib Adventures Our 1-hour Rib Adventures depart from Corpach Marina at the end of the Caledonian Canal and take you out onto Loch Linnhe. Out on the water, you’ll enjoy beautiful scenic views of the surrounding mountains, including the famous Ben Nevis! You’ll also get a front-row seat to see Loch Linnhe’s unique wildlife! And don’t worry if you’re a little chilly when you get back to the Marina, we’ve got you covered with complimentary hot drinks from the An Cafaidh Mara coffee shop right as you step off the boat! Find out more and book online at: https://cruiselochlinnhe.co.uk/cruises/ advanced booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment!

Paddleboard Fort William

Guided paddleboard trips around Fort William and the local area! Our friendly and experienced guides are here to give you an amazing time out on the water, whether it is your first time on a SUP or you are a seasoned expert. Paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing adventure sports in the world, join us at Paddleboard Fort William to experience it for yourself. -Daily trips from Corpach with brilliant views of Ben Nevis and chance to see the Jacobite steam train as it leaves. -Paddle Board Trips at Glenfinnan as the Steam train crosses the famous Glenfinnan viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films.

Hunter Mountaineering

First Class, friendly Mountain Guiding & Instruction on British Walking, Climbing, Scrambling and Mountaineering. Summer and Winter Private Guiding and Courses. From Walking up Ben Nevis to Climbing in Glencoe. Based in Fort William. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer feedback (Find us on Trip Advisor). We offer Private Guiding and the Courses that follow - Private Guiding, all year round: Our most popular choice is a bespoke service. This is the solution if you want to 'tick' specific climbs or summits, or work on particular skills. Do you want to Climb Ben Nevis via the mountain track, Tower Ridge or Ledge Route? Do you want to become more independent as a mountaineer, or develop your trad or winter leading? Or do you want to complete a particular climb, e.g. Aonach Eagach, Curved Ridge? Get in touch and we can start to make your plan happen. Summer Courses or ideas for Private Guiding could include - 1 Ben Nevis Walk 2 Munro Summits 3 Hill Walking, Navigation and Safety 4 Scrambling and Mountaineering 5 Rock Climbing 6 The CMD Ridge or Ledge route on the North Face 7 Tower Ridge, or other North Face Ridges 8 Aonach Eagach, Curved Ridge or other Glencoe Classics Winter Courses or ideas for Private Gudiing could include - 1 Winter Skills and Safety 2 Walking the Winter Munros 3 Winter Mountaineering 4 Introduction to Winter Climbing 5 Winter Climbing Hunter Mountaineering is run by myself, Max Hunter. I hold the Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor award (the WMCI - the highest professional certification for Mountaineering & Climbing in Great Britain), and am a member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) and the Mountain Training Association (MTA). I am also a qualified and experienced school teacher.