Western Scotland
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West of Scotland Accommodation

Map & Directions to Loch Leven
Just off the A82 main trunk road

For those walking the West Highland Way or travelling by rail, the hotel is in the vicinity of the penultimate stop going to Fort William, or the first stop going from Fort William. See also:
West Highland Way luggage transport service

Scottish Mountains and Lochs

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Loch Leven Hotel is situated in one of the most spectacular regions of Scotland, rich in natural beauty and steeped in history, and long-time favourite of film makers. The hotel is situated on the north shore of Loch Leven, next to the Ballachulish Bridge. Set amid vast peaks, rugged glens and deep sea lochs, the Glencoe and Lochaber area is probably the finest in Scotland for a wide variety of outdoor sporting and leisure pursuits. There are miles of unspoilt countryside and mountain areas, with walks and climbs ranging from the very easy to those for the experienced walker or climber.

The following are some of the activities available in and around Glencoe and the area:

• sailing
• water sports
• coastal cruising
• fishing
• kayaking
• cycle hire
• canyoning
• skiing and snowboarding (in season)
• golf
• indoor ice climbing and mountain activities
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The hotel is situated exactly half-way between the ski slopes of White Corries (Glencoe) and Nevis Range and is also close to the West Highland Way.

Loch Leven is an ideal base from which to explore the Highland towns of Oban and Fort William with their whisky distilleries, shops and numerous visitor attractions.

See also our Activities page for fuller details of local activities.

Flora and Fauna of Western Scotland

This area is home to a magnificent variety of wild flowers and animal life. From spring through to autumn the ground is a veritable carpet of flowers. The wood to the east of the hotel is a very pretty haven of natural beauty and is a haze of bluebells in spring. The rare red squirrel can be seen in the tall beech trees, and woodpeckers and cuckoos can be heard in their high branches. Both Roe Deer and Red Deer come to feed on the grassy slopes leading down to the water.

Many wild birds rarely seen elsewhere in Britain do well here: the song thrushes relish the giant snails; owls can be heard and occasionally seen; the buzzard, with a wingspan of several feet, has a regular aerial battle with a pair of hooded crows; and in the water the shags and the herons compete for the many fish that swim in with the changing tide. There are also many small birds including: siskins; chaffinches; song thrushes; wrens; swallows; and every kind of tit. Larger birds include: woodpeckers; grey doves; and cuckoos. Bats are often seen at dusk.

Scottish History - A Rich Heritage

Should you tire of the fabulous scenery and outdoor pursuits, you can immerse yourself in the local history, which includes:

• the Massacre of Glencoe
• the Jacobite Rebellions
• the Appin Murder (as featured in R L Stevenson's Kidnapped).

See also our Local Heritage page for fuller details of the area's rich history. Further information can be found in the museums of Glencoe and Fort William.

Views of Glencoe & Ballachulish

All the photographs on this page were taken locally during autumn/winter 2000–2001. As you can see, this is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Please select any picture to see an enlarged version – opens in new window.

	A view of the Ardgour Hills
The Pap of Glencoe to the east
	A view of Ballachulish - famous for its slate quarry
All these places are great for walking!

Transport & Travel to Loch Leven

By Air

Nearest airports (you can travel on by hire car or by taxi):

• Inverness: 78 miles
• Glasgow: 98 miles
• Edinburgh: 110 miles

By Taxi

Glasgow Airport Millennium Taxis
"Taxi travel transportation service for domestic & international travellers to all Scottish destinations, including journeys to & from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Perth, Dundee, Prestwick, Stirling & Ayrshire."

By Rail

Nearest railway station (we operate a pick-up service):

• Fort William: 14 miles

UK Street map showing our location. NOTE: the arrow on the map points to the centre of our postcode area, and not to the hotel itself.

For more information about Scotland, why not visit Scotland Vacations Tourism and Travel Guide?

For Private Tours of Scotland:

• www.bruceshighlandtours.co.uk
• www.secretsafaris.co.uk

Walking and Hiking in Scotland

Glencoe Walks information from Walk Highlands
Over 450 free, detailed descriptions of walking routes across the Scottish Highlands. Proper mapping and downloadable GPS waypoints for every walk.

Hillwalking in Scotland - Connery's Scottish Walks
"Hillwalking throughout Scotland, the Connery way. From the Cairngorm Mountains to Isle of Arran, from Pitlochry to Loch Lomond, from Greenock to the Trossachs from Lochs to Glens."

West Highland Way luggage transport service
For those walking the West Highland Way, luggage carried direct to the door of your accommodations.

Other Scottish Websites

• Undiscovered Scotland
  Undiscovered Scotland, the ultimate online guide to Scotland. This site is a combination of visitor guide, accommodation listing and business directory.

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Holiday Destinations Outside the UK

Loch Leven Hotel
Onich, By Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 6SA Scotland
Tel: +44(0)1855 821236 Fax: +44(0)1855 821550
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