Explore Fort William and Lochaber - The Outdoor Capital

If you’re seeking a water-based adventure then Rugged Paddleboarding can offer you iconic views of Glencoe as you explore sheltered Loch Leven, or try a taster session on the Caledonian Canal with L&D Adventures.

Explore more open water with Rockhopper Sea Kayaking and encounter sea life and stunning beaches from your canoe or kayak, taking in the views across the water from Arisaig to the Small Isles of Rum, Muck and Eigg on a guided tour. If you’re after some serious outdoor time, why not opt for the overnight camp excursion.

If you’re after an adrenaline fix, then Active Highs and Vertical Descents provide plenty of action and adventure on canyoning days, sea kayaking and white water rafting experiences. Can you complete the high-altitude climbing challenge of Kinlochleven’s Via Ferrata? If you’ve never tried climbing, this is a great way to get a taste for the experience in an easy and safe way for all ages.

Even the wet days here have an upside as ‘today’s rain is tomorrow’s whisky’.

Make your way to Fort William and enjoy a warm welcome at Ben Nevis Distillery or head to the Ardnamurchan Peninsula to tour Nc’nean Distillery, a young distillery creating delicious organic whisky and gin. Or try your hand at making your own gin at Pixel Spirits gin school near Ballachulish.

There are plenty of indoor options, too, enjoy a family challenge with ten-pin bowling at the Nevis Centre, scale the heights at 3 Wise Monkeys climbing wall, and relax in the comfort of The Highland Cinema, our very own independent cinema.

The Outdoor Capital of the UK is open for your unique Lochaber experience - plan your adventure at outdoorcapital.co.uk and connect with us on social media @outdoorcapitaluk.

We can’t wait to share this amazing place with you!

Dates for your Diary

THE LOCHABER LOCAL MÒD
13th - 14th June.
ancomunn.co.uk/localmods/detail/lochaber

LOCHABER LIVE
An Aird Shinty Field, Fort William
12th - 14th September
lochaberlive.com