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Slighe a n a’ Ghlinne Mhòir The Great Glen Ways Accommodation & Services Guide

Slighean a’ Ghlinne Mhòir Iùl Àiteachan-fuirich & Sheirbheisean

www.greatglenway.com Contents Clàr-innse

Introduction...... 3 By Boot - The ...... 4 By Boat - The ...... 5 By Bike - The Great Glen Way...... 6 NCN Route 78...... 7 Link...... 8 The High Route...... 9 The Great Glen Way Rangers / Mileage Charts...... 10 Things to Remember...... 12 Scottish Outdoor Access Code...... 14 General Information...... 15 Frequently Asked Questions...... 17 Guided Walks and Events 2016...... 19 Great Glen Ways Accommodation...... 20 Waymarkers and Signs on the Great Glen Ways...... 44 Luggage / Taxi Services...... 45 Eateries...... 47 Trekking and Booking Services...... 48 Hire...... 51 Canoe Shuttle...... 53 Canoe Guiding...... 53 Shops...... 55 Maps & Guides...... 56 Barge / Cruiser...... 57 Attractions and Activities...... 57 Bike Hire...... 58 Other Long Distance Routes in Highland...... 59 Charity Events in 2016...... 59

Cover photo: John Blamey Want to see your photo on the cover? Check out www.outdoorhighlands.co.uk/photocomp for info about entering the Great Glen Ways photo competition, with the winning entry receiving a £50 gift voucher and having their photo featured on the front cover of the 2017 Great Glen Ways Accommodation and Services Guide! Large print version of booklet available. Email: [email protected].

2 Take responsibility for yourself on your journey Introduction Ro-ràdh

The Great Glen Ways are a combination of routes that you can do in the greatest of all the Scottish glens. Whether you choose to travel by boot, boat or bike, you will find your journey through the majestic scenery between Fort William in the south west and in the north east a great experience.

The Caledonian Canal, the Bike Trails or the Great Glen Way can be tackled in as few as 2 days or as many as 10, by traversing the greatest geological fault in Britain and following in Thomas Telford’s historic footsteps, and then up along trails in the majestic forests that cloak the hillsides.

You can choose to start in the north east at Inverness or the south west in Fort William, but be prepared to be dwarfed by the scenery and wildlife that will soar in the sky above you or scoot on the paths and roads in front of you.

This Accommodation and Services Guide is put together for all wayfarers of the Great Glen. You will find it easy to use, helping you to plan your journey, find out how to enter the photo competition, purchase merchandise to mark your journey and lots more.

Check out the website www. greatglenway.com for the latest news on the routes, downloads, what to see along the way and much more. For the latest route reports find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/greatglenway and follow us on Twitter @GreatGlenWays.

Enjoy your journey, whatever the weather, and come back to do it again another way!

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Book your accommodation ahead and your extras at the same time 3 By Boot Le Bròig

The Great Glen Way is one of ’s Great Trails.

This magnificent 79 mile/127 km waymarked F route stretches from Fort William in the south A9 west to Inverness in the north east. Inverness

Starting (or ending) in Fort William in the shadow of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, the route

A82 follows the country’s greatest geological fault Abriachan Dores and follows sections of Thomas Telford’s historic Caledonian Canal before reaching Inverness, the

ch Ness capital of the Highlands. Lo The route can be walked in 4 – 7 days, A831 staying overnight in the various communities in Foyers the Great Glen, and suits all levels of walker. For Alltsigh the most part the route is low-level and follows mainly canal towpaths, forest tracks and roads. There are some challenging sections though, and the more experienced walker may wish to tackle A887 the or Corbetts which lie within easy reach of the route.

Keep an eye out for osprey, golden eagles, red kite and deer while enjoying the views available from Invergarry this low-level yet challenging long distance route. ch

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4 Need lunch for tomorrow? Order your packed lunch the night before By Boat / Le Bàta The Caledonian Canal An Canàl Cailleannach

The entire length of Great Glen can also be explored by boat whether by pleasure cruiser, sail boat, kayak or canoe. This navigation route is F maintained and managed by Scottish Canals. A9 Inverness The world-famous Caledonian Canal links the Atlantic Ocean and Loch Linnhe on the west coast to the North Sea and the on the east

A82 coast. Of the Caledonian Canal’s 60 miles, only Abriachan Dores 22 miles are man-made. The remainder of the

distance is formed by the great lochs of Ness, ch Ness

Lochy and Oich. Lo Drumnadrochit Scottish Canals welcomes responsible wild A831 campers to selected sites along the Caledonian Foyers Alltsigh Canal, and provides fresh water points and toilet facilities along the route. Find the details of the facilities and how to contact Scottish Canals later Invermoriston in the guide (pages 11 & 15).

A887 Great Glen Canoe Trail In March 2012 the Great Glen Canoe Trail was Fort Augustus formally opened. The Canoe Trail offers paddler- specific infrastructure including low level Aberchalder pontoons, canoe tacks, Trail Blazer Sites and Invergarry dedicated car parking as well as an attractive ch

Lo A87 Oich guide book and website. The route is suitable for South Laggan paddlers with previous experience or novices joining guided expeditions. Details of canoe hire and expedition companies are later in the guide y

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Take a map and know how to use it 5 By Bike Le Baidhc

It is possible to cycle all of the Great Glen by mountain bike or robust hybrid along the same route as the footpath, the Great Glen Way itself. The Caledonian Canal towpath and forest roads F along and offer some scenic A9 but less demanding options. There are many Inverness opportunities for informal cycling along the Glen.

There are places along the Great Glen to hire bicycles as well and companies who A82 Abriachan Dores will transport your bike along the Glen. Visit the services section of this booklet (p.58) for

ch Ness more information. Lo Drumnadrochit There is also a collection of cycling facilities at a A831 variety of Great Glen locations should you fancy a Foyers day out of your walking boots: Alltsigh

• Aonach Mor Invermoriston www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-6NLEYH • Abriachan Woodland Trust A887 www.abriachan.org.uk/downloads/mountain. pdf Fort Augustus

They provide opportunities for everyone - from Aberchalder beginners and families to world-class competition Invergarry level. ch

Lo A87 Oich South Laggan For more detailed maps or information please contact the Forestry Commission: www.forestry.gov.uk, y [email protected], A86 or on 0845 367 3787 (local rate number). ch Loch

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6 Your journey, your responsibility National Cycle Network 78 Lìonra Baidhsagail Nàiseanta 78

Route 78 of the National Cycle Network, also known as the Caledonia Way, officially opened in the autumn of 2015. The Caledonia Way runs for 237 miles from Campbeltown to Inverness – the section F through the Great Glen is 66 miles. The route is fully A9 signed and between Fort William and Fort Augustus Inverness uses the same route as the Great Glen Ways walking route, following canal towpath, forest trails and some minor roads. Almost entirely traffic-free, there

A82 are few gradients, except on the forest road to Abriachan Dores the north of Loch Lochy. As part of the cycle route

development, a new path has been built along the ch Ness line of the disused railway on the south side of Loch Lo Oich. Drumnadrochit

A831 Foyers From Fort Augustus, Route 78 uses minor roads to Alltsigh the south of . There is a stiff climb coming out of Fort Augustus, rewarded by magnificent views Invermoriston and a downward run to join minor roads along the side of the loch, via Foyers, Inverfarigaig and Dores. The final stretch into Inverness is on a mix of shared- A887 use path and quiet road and ends at the Great Glen Fort Augustus Ways terminal at Inverness Castle, a short distance from the railway station. Aberchalder Invergarry For more information on the route, see ch

Lo A87 Oich www.sustrans.org.uk/fortwilliamtoinverness South Laggan For information on other cycle routes in the area, see the By Bike section on the page opposite.

For information on bike hire and transfer, visit the y services section (p.58) of this booklet. A86

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Know where to get on and off the route before you start 7 Invergarry Link Ceum-ceangail Inbhir Garadh

The Invergarry Link offers an alternative route for people wishing to travel between Kilfinnan (by Laggan Locks) and Aberchalder.

The track is more varied in terms of path surface and gradient than the path on the other side of Loch Oich, and is very scenic with excellent views over the loch. The track is 8.4 miles (13.6km) long, is waymarked and is illustrated on commercial maps available online.

The northern end of the track is at Oich Bridge, Aberchalder and the southern end is over the Laggan Swing Bridge, near the Kilfinnan road end. The path winds along forest tracks on the northern side of Loch Oich, passing through the scenic village of Invergarry. It gives great views of Loch Oich, Glengarry, Ben Tee and the Loch Lochy Munros.

A variety of accommodation, hotel restaurants, a post office, petrol station and general store (on A82) are available if you choose to rest here overnight.

Please note that many charities use the Invergarry Link throughout the year for a variety of large outdoor events. Please check the Events Calendar online for further information - bit.ly/GGWeventscalendar

Look for the blue signs with maps to show how to follow the Invergarry Link when on the route.

8 Take responsibility for yourself on your journey The High Route An t-Slighe Àrd

The Great Glen as you have never seen it before with bigger views, less trees and much more sky – views to take your breath away, open moorland and opportunities for unprecedented wildlife spotting.

There are 2 sections of the High Route that take you above the tree line and you will have big views of the Great Glen and the hills beyond the glen to the east and west coast.

There are some steep gradients on both sections of the High Route and you will be in remote countryside – go prepared as mobile phone coverage will be patchy. In the winter months there may be snow on the ground for prolonged periods of time.

At times when both the Great Glen Way and the High Route are open, you have a choice of which route to use. However, there may be times when the Great Glen Way is closed due to forestry operations and the High Route is the only way to go. Check out the news scroll on the Great Glen Way website before you start, so you know of any closures www.outdoorhighlands.co.uk/greatglenway

For further information please contact the Great Glen Way Rangers on 01320 366633 or [email protected]

High Route

Book ahead, plan your route, know where you are, tell someone where you are going today 9 The Great Glen Way Rangers Maoir-dùthcha Slighe a’ Ghlinne Mhòir

The Great Glen Way Rangers patrol, inspect and maintain the route regularly and lead interesting and informative guided walks and events. They provide environmental education, countryside interpretation and work with local communities throughout the glen. The Great Glen Way Rangers are supported by the Development & Marketing team. This provides information and advice to users prior to commencing the route and deals with all publications, enquiries and reports. It also maintains the website alongside marketing the Highland Long Distance Routes on a local, national and international level.

Ranger Service – maintenance/diversions/route specifics Auchterawe Tel: 01320 366633 Fort Augustus E-mail: [email protected] PH32 4BT Web: www.outdoorhighlands.co.uk/greatglenway

Route Development – general enquiries/publications/marketing Countryside and Long Distance Routes Tel: 01463 255289 Development and Infrastructure Email: [email protected] Round Tower, Inverness Castle Inverness IV2 3EE

Mileage Charts Inverness 20 miles (32kms) Clàran Mhìltean 1 Mile = 1.6 km Drumnadrochit 14.5 miles Fort William (23.2kms) 2.5 Invermoriston 9 miles 3 0.5 (14.4kms) Fort Augustus 4 1.5 1 9.5 miles (15.2kms) 10.5 8 7.5 6.5 Gairlochy Laggan Swing Bridge 15.5 miles Spean Bridge 14 11.5 11 10 3.3 (24.8kms) 26 23.5 23 22 15.5 12 Laggan Swing Bridge Gairlochy 10.5 miles Invergarry 29 26.5 26 25 15.5 15 5 (16.8kms) 30 27.5 27 26 19.5 16 4 3 Aberchalder Fort William 33.5 33 32.5 31.5 25 21.5 9.5 8.5 5.5 Fort Augustus 44.5 42 41.5 40.5 34 30.5 18.5 17.5 14.5 9 Invermoriston 49 46.5 46 45 35.5 35 25 22 19 13.5 4.5 Altsigh 59 56.5 56 55 45.5 45 33 32 29 23.5 14.5 10 Drumnadrochit 66.5 64 63.5 62.5 56 52.5 40.5 39.5 36.5 31 22 17.5 7.5 Abriachan 79 76.5 76 75 68.5 65 53 52 49 43.5 34.5 30 20 12.5 Inverness 10 Be aware that mobile reception is patchy, go prepared and leave no trace Camping on the Caledonian Canal We understand that some of the Great Glen’s way-farers are seeking a wilderness experience and want to ‘wild camp’ on their journey along the Caledonian Canal. The following informal canalside pitches are available for use by individuals and small groups with small tents for single nights only (we reserve the right to deny access as space is very limited):

Moy Bridge (West shore) Gairlochy (By picnic area) (max 4 tents or 8 people) (max 6 tents or 12 people - often full) Aberchalder (South shore) Kytra (South shore) (max 3 tents or 6 people) (max 3 tents or 6 people) Seaport Marina (Inside fence) (max 4 tents or 8 people)

Commercial camp sites near to the Waterway: Gairlochy (Holiday Park) T: 01397 712711 Laggan Locks (Bothies) T: 08700 100 034 Laggan Locks (Camping - south shore) Max 6 tents. First come, first served Fort Augustus (Stravaigers Lodge) T: 01320 366257 Foyers (Loch Ness Shores) T: 01456 486333 Inverness (Bught Park) T: 01463 236920

Please respect the Canal’s status as a Scheduled Ancient Monument by leaving your pitches litter-free and by not setting campfires. The Canal is also a workplace; please ensure your tents don’t block access to locks, bridges, toilets or other buildings and paths – if in doubt, please check with our staff.

Visit www.scottishcanals.co.uk

All accommodation prices are per person per night unless specified 11 Things to Remember Cuimhnichibh

The Great Glen Way passes through some remote areas of countryside. Please ensure that you take proper precautions when out on the route and prepare for your day’s walk appropriately. Always plan your day to be within your capability. • Let someone know where you are going each day and what time you expect to be back or arrive. Be a considerate guest and book ahead. • Check the Great Glen Way website for any closures or diversions www.outdoorhighlands.co.uk/greatglenway. If you do not have internet access, contact the GGW team on 01320 366633 or ask your accommodation provider to check for you. • Make a note of where you can refill your water bottles. If you are walking through a remote area, make sure you take enough for the day. If it is going to be a hot day, take extra. • Bear in mind that people live and work along the route. Please allow them their privacy and try not to disturb them unless it is an emergency. • Please note mobile phones do not work at all points along the route and should not be relied upon. There are public telephones available in the villages the route passes through. • The Great Glen Way crosses, and for short stretches, runs alongside the A82 and other major Highland roads. Please take care when crossing the roads and walking on pavements. • Although the route is considered low-level, bear in mind that the weather can be unpredictable. Make sure you are well prepared and equipped for poor weather conditions, even during the summer months. • If using the High Route go prepared for remote walking and take appropriate equipment. You may not have mobile phone reception. • It is advisable to know how to read a map and compass and to have a basic knowledge of first aid.

IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 999 or 112

If you do not require an emergency response, please call 101

12 If you are a Norman no mates, take a phone, text often and instagram all the way Need lunch for tomorrow? Order your packed lunch the night before 13 Scottish Outdoor Access Code Còd Cothruim Blàr A-Muigh na h-Alba

You only have access rights if you exercise them responsibly. Know the code before you go.... • Take responsibility for your actions. • Respect the interests of others. • Care for the environment. Find out more by visiting www.outdooraccess-scotland.com or contacting your local Scottish Natural Heritage Office.

Access For All A high percentage of the route is to ‘Access for All’ standard. For a list of the sections that can be accessed please contact the Great Glen Way Rangers.

Horses Access rights under the Land Reform [Scotland] Act 2003 extend to horse riding. For more information about your access rights and responsibilities, log on to www.outdooraccess-scotland.com, or call 01738 444177 for a full copy of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

You can also contact the British Horse Society Scotland on 01764 656334 for a copy of their ‘Are You Riding Responsibly?’ leaflet.

Dogs Dogs are welcome on the Great Glen Way provided they are under close control. During the lambing season, which occurs between the 1st of April and 31st of May, they should be on a lead when crossing areas containing livestock and you should follow any signage. Avoid fields where cattle with young are present. If this is not possible you should only proceed with extreme caution. Always consult the Access Code before undertaking your visit.

Camping There are formal campsites at: Fort William Drumnadrochit Gairlochy Wester Laide Invergarry Inverness Fort Augustus

14 Book your accommodation ahead and your extras at the same time General Information Fiosrachadh

Using the Great Glen Way All users of the Great Glen Way should be aware that the route is used by a variety of people. Please be alert at all times, give way to other users as required and make sure they are aware of your presence, regardless of whether you are walking, mountain biking or horse riding.

Be aware that the countryside is a working environment and a single careless act can strain the goodwill of the owners and tenants whose livelihoods are dependent on the land you pass through.

For Emergency Services (including Coastguard): dial 999 or 101 in a non-emergency situation

Contact the nearest Police Station on: Fort William Tel: 01397 702361 (0845 6005703) Fort Augustus Tel: 0845 6005703 Drumnadrochit Tel: 0845 6005703 Inverness Tel: 01463 715555 (0845 6005703)

It would be useful if you had the following information when you call: • A grid reference and a description of where you are. • Details of the injury/incident. • Contact telephone number.

Other useful numbers: NHS Helpline Tel: 0800 224488 (7 days a week, 8am - 10pm) NHS 24 Tel: 08454 242424 (7 days a week, 24 hour) Inverness Animal Welfare Centre Tel: 01463 230206

Public toilets can be found at the following places: Fort William Corpach Fort Augustus Drumnadrochit Invermoriston Abriachan Inverness

Scottish Canals Toilets: Cludgie Some canal-side toilets may be used by walkers. Please contact Scottish Canals on 01463 725500 before your visit to arrange to rent a key for the duration of your visit. All toilet users are asked to leave the facilities as the would wish to find them.

If a toilet is not available, make sure you follow the Scottish Access Code and “leave no trace”.

3 bits of toilet paper per session - one up, one down and one to shine 15 Parking while on the route: Long term car parking is available in Fort William and Inverness.

Fort William: West End Car Park (on the sea front just as you come into town from the south on the A82). Please follow instructions on the ticket machine for multi day parking.

Inverness: Rose Street Multi-Storey (behind the bus station). Please contact the car park supervisor on 01463 239786 or email [email protected] for further information.

Water Supplies on the route: A public water tap is found at the just through the gate after you have left Abriachan Woodland and crossed the road. It is just through the pedestrian gate, in a green frost box.

VisitScotland information centres can be found in: Fort William Fort Augustus Drumnadrochit Inverness The national phone is 0845 859 1006.

General Travel Information water tap at Abriachan Traveline Tel: 0871 200 2233 Web: www.travelinescotland.com

To start your Great Glen Adventure you can Fly to Hop on a Bus to Inverness Airport Inverness Glasgow Airport Fort William Aberdeen Airport There are bus services along the Great Glen Edinburgh Airport between Fort William and Inverness. Prestwick Airport (Glasgow South)

Catch a train to Inverness Fort William Please note there is no direct train link between Fort William and Inverness. Please ensure dogs and bikes are permitted on public transport before travelling.

16 Your journey, your responsibility Frequently Asked Questions Ceistean Cumanta

Can you camp along the route? We practice a “leave no trace” policy when camping in the Great Glen. Commercial campsites are available throughout the Great Glen, as well as free camping pitches made available by Scottish Canals along the Caledonian Canal (please see the SC advert later in this guide.) Any other camping along the route should be undertaken well away from settlements, roads and possible ground water supplies.

Are there mileage markers on the route? We currently do not have mileage markers installed along the route. However if you download our Route Distances document from the website, you can keep track of your progress in miles as you travel along the Glen. It is one sided, A4 and free.

Can I walk with my dog? Under the new Scottish Outdoor Access Code, dogs are welcome on all sections of the Great Glen Way as long as they are under close control at all times and kept on a lead in areas with sheep and lambs. The lambing season in this area is 1st April to 31st May. Relevant areas will normally have signs informing you of this. When making your travel arrangements make sure that dogs are allowed on public transport as not all providers allow dogs on their vehicles apart from guide dogs.

Are there any shops available on the route? Major supermarkets are available in Fort William and Inverness. Grocery and gift shops are to be found throughout the Great Glen, as well as Post Offices and petrol stations. Always check the route in advance if you are relying on shops for essential supplies.

How bad are the midges? Midges are at their worst between June and September, but it varies from year to year and is dependent on weather. To get detailed information about midges during your visit, look at the midge forecast on www.midgeforecast.co.uk.

Where can I get information on wildlife or sights en route? The Great Glen Way has recently developed a number of information sheets on air, land and water life, clouds, fishing, trees, plants and flowers, rainy day activities, local walks and also things to spot whilst travelling through the Glen. Check out www.outdoorhighlands.co.uk/ ggwrangers/ for more details and free downloads.

If you have any other questions please contact The Great Glen Way Team Tel: 01463 255289 E-mail: [email protected]

Take a map and know how to use it 17 18 Take responsibility for yourself on your journey Guided Walks and Events 2016 Cuairtean is Tachartasan ann an 2016

The Great Glen Way Rangers run annual events for everybody in the Great Glen. Have a look and see if there is anything for you on www.outdoorhighlands.co.uk/events-calendar/

Every Tuesday 19 April - 19 July Stories of the Fort, Fort William Every Tuesday 16 August - 18 October Stories of the Fort, Fort William

29 April Midnight on the Great Glen Way, Drumnadrochit 28 May Bushcraft Woodland Skills Day, Fort Augustus. 21 June Midsummer Walk From Dusk til Dawn, Fort Augustus 19 July Weird Science - Wild Mechanics, Fort Augustus 03 September Highland Natural Larder, Invergarry 14 October History of Stargazing, Abriachan. 21 December Winter Solstice on the Great Glen Way, Drumnadrochit

Booking essential for all events. We are unable to accommodate impromptu guests as this may put the event in jeopardy. Contact the Rangers on 01320 366 633 for more details, and to booking.

Book ahead, plan your route, know where you are, tell someone where you are going today 19 Great Glen Ways Accommodation Àiteachan-fuirich air Slighean a’ Ghlinne Mhòir

The accommodation is listed according to settlement, starting in Fort William and finishing in Inverness. Each settlement is colour-coded as below, with the services available in each listed accordingly. An example of the listings can be found at the bottom of the page.

Fort William Caol Corpach Banavie

Gairlochy Spean Bridge N&S Laggan Invergarry

Aberchalder Fort Augustus South Loch Ness Invermoriston

Altsigh Drumnadrochit Abriachan Loch Ness Side

Inverness

Please arrange and confirm any extras you wish to use with the accommodation providers, as availability is sometimes subject to pre-booking.

Remember that ‘failure to show’ for booked accommodation may cause concern for your safety. If it looks as if you are going to be late, please call ahead and let someone know.

Disclaimer While every possible care has been taken in compiling this Accommodation and Services Guide, we cannot accept responsibility for errors, inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided. Inclusion in the list does not constitute a recommendation by The Highland Council Development and Infrastructure Service.

Name of Business Type of Rating (VS = Visit Scotland) accommodation Green Award Address Price range (person per night) Post Code Months of opening Telephone number Fax/Mobile number E-mail address Website Grid Reference Distance from Great Glen Way - Situation (this can be accessed by foot or bike) Distance from Canoe Trail Extras (please be a courteous guest and negotiate/arrange these extras at time of booking.)

20 Be aware that mobile reception is patchy, go prepared and leave no trace Fort William An Gearasdan Bus, Rail, Taxi, Pubs, Eateries, Bank/CashP, PO, Info, WC, Tel, Groceries, Petrol www.visit-fortwilliam.co.uk

Craig Nevis Guest House Guest House VS2 £28 - £32 all year Belford Road Tel: 01397 702023 Fort William Email: [email protected] PH33 6BU Web: www.craignevis.co.uk NN 108741 500m from GGW Fort William 2.5km from GGCT Packed lunches • Vegan / Veggie meals • Drying room • Car parking

Fort William Backpackers Hostel

£17 - £18.50 all year Alma Road Tel: 01397 700711 Fort William Email: [email protected] PH33 6HB Web: www.fortwilliambackpackers.com

NN 107740 650m from GGW 5 min from town centre 1km from GGCT Bike store • Laundry • Drying room • Canoe storage • Free WiFi • Real coal fire • Free hot drinks

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel Hostel 3*, Green Award: Silver

£17 - £24 all year Glen Nevis Tel: 01397 702336 Fort William Email: [email protected] PH33 6SY Web: www.syha.org.uk

NN 127717 4km from GGW Glen Nevis 6km from GGCT Packed lunches • Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Laundry • Drying room • Wifi available

Stobahn B&B Guest House £28 - £37.50 all year Fassifern Road Tel: 01397 702790 Fort William Email: [email protected] PH33 6BD Web: www.stobahnguesthouse.co.uk In town 1km from GGW, 6.1km from GGCT Packed lunches • Vegan / Veggie meals • Free WiFi

All accommodation prices are per person per night unless specified 21 Caol An Caol Bus, Rail, Taxi, Pubs, Eateries, PO, WC, Tel, Shops www..com

No listings 2016 Corpach A’ Chorpaich Bus, Rail, Taxi, Pubs, Eateries, Cash Point, Post Office, WC, Tel, Shops, Petrol www.lochaber.com

Farr Cottage Hostel Hostel VS4, Green Award: Bronze £16.50 - £18 all year (except December & January) Corpach Tel: 01397 772315 Mob: 07973 828833 Fort William Email: [email protected] PH33 7LR Web: www.farrcottage.com NN 096767 500m from GGW Corpach village, on the outskirts of town 500m from GGCT Packed lunches • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Laundry • Drying room • Free WiFi Dogs welcome - limited room • Licenced bar on site • Car parking

Smiddy Bunkhouse & Blacksmiths Hostel Hostel VS 3 Station Road £16 - £25 all year Corpach Tel: 01397 772467 Fort William Email: [email protected] PH33 7JH Web: www.accommodation-fortwilliam.co.uk NN 096767 100m from GGW 100m from SW end of Caledonian Canal 100m from GGCT Fully self catered • bunkrooms for 4 & 6 people • all bedding provided • Bike hire & store Laundry & Drying rooms on site • Canoe Hire & storage • Wi-Fi • Car parking on site

Snowgoose Apartments Self Catering 3* Station Road £18 - £27 all year Corpach Tel: 01397 772467 Fort William Email: [email protected] PH33 7JH Web: www.accommodation-fortwilliam.co.uk NN 096767 100m from GGW 100m from SW end of Caledonian Canal 100m from GGCT Fully self catered • Sleep 2 – 8 persons • Laundry & Drying room on site • Canoe Hire & storage Wi-Fi • Bike hire & store • Car parking on site

22 If you are a Norman no mates, take a phone, text often and instagram all the way Banavie Banbhaidh Bus, Rail, Taxi, Pubs, Eateries www.lochaber.com

European Waterways Barge/Cruiser

The Barn Riding Court £2590/wk - £3450/wk March - October Road Tel: 01753 598555 Fax: 01753 598550 Dachet Email: [email protected] Berks Web: www.gobarging.com SL3 9JT

5m from GGW Starts either Banavie or Muirtown On GGCT Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Free WiFi • Transport provided All inclusive weekly package

The Moorings Hotel Hotel 4* £80/room - £157/room all year Banavie Tel: 01397 772797 Fax: 01397 772441 Fort William Email: [email protected] PH33 7LY Web: www.moorings-fortwilliam.co.uk NN 114771 25m from GGW In village 25m from GGCT Packed lunches • Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Laundry • Drying room • Canoe storage Free WiFi • Gym

Inversion layer on Loch Ness

Rangers path building Viewing the trail

Need lunch for tomorrow? Order your packed lunch the night before 23 Gairlochy Geàrr-Lòchaidh Taxi, Tel www.highland-glens.co.uk

Dalcomera Bed & Breakfast £35 - £45 March - September Gairlochy Tel: 01397 712778 Mob: 07752 892561 Nr Spean Bridge Email: [email protected] PH34 4EQ Web: www.dalcomera.co.uk NN 176840 200m from GGW In village 200m from GGCT Packed lunches • Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Drying room • Canoe storage Free WiFi • Car parking • Arrival time after 4pm

Dreamweavers Bed & Breakfast Earendil £30 - £40 March - October Gairlochy Tel: 01397 712548 By Spean Bridge Email: [email protected] PH34 4EQ Web: www.dreamweavers.co.uk NN 186838 750m from GGW In village 750m from GGCT Packed lunches • Vegan / Veggie meals • Free WiFi • Arrival time after 4pm • Car parking

Gairlochy Holiday Park Camping £6 - £9 April - October Gairlochy Road Tel: 01397 712711 Fax: 01397 712712 Spean Bridge Email: [email protected] PH34 4EQ Web: www.theghp.co.uk NN 188836 1.5km from GGW On B8004 towards Spean Bridge 1.5km from GGCT Dogs welcome • No public transport nearby • No accommodation on site Nearest village (Spean Bridge) 2 miles, where you’ll find grocery stores, souvenirs, pubs, restaurants, public transport and local taxis.

Old Pines Hotel VS 3 £45 - £80 April - October Spean Bridge Tel: 01397 712324 Mob: 07867 548366 PH34 4EG Email: [email protected] Web: www.oldpines.co.uk NN 206828 3km from GGW Toward Spean Bridge 3km from GGCT Packed lunches • Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Laundry • Drying Room • Car parking Transport provided

24 Book your accommodation ahead and your extras at the same time Spean Bridge Drochaid an Aonachain Post Office, Shop, Bus, Rail, Taxi, Pubs, Eateries www.highland-glens.co.uk

Aonach Mor Hotel Hotel £37.50 all year Spean Bridge Tel: 01397 712351 Fax: 01397 712757 PH34 4DX Email: [email protected] Web: www.aonachmorhotel.co.uk NN 209839 5km from GGW In village 5km from GGCT Packed lunches • Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Drying room • Free WiFi • Car parking

Springburn Farm House Bed & Breakfast 4* £40 - £45 April - October Stronaba Tel: 01397 712707 Fax: 01397 712707 Spean Bridge Mob: 07842 414194 PH34 4DX Email: [email protected] Web: www.springburnholidays.co.uk NN 208843 5km from GGW Outside village on A82 5km from GGCT Packed lunches • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Laundry • Drying room • Canoe storage Free WiFi • Transport • Car parking

3 bits of toilet paper per session - one up, one down and one to shine 25 North and South Laggan An Lagan a Tuath is a Deas Bus, Taxi, Pubs, Eateries, Tel, Shop www.highland-glens.co.uk

Bonnie Lilac Cottage Bed & Breakfast

£30 - £40 all year South Laggan Tel: 01809 501410 By Spean Bridge Email: [email protected] PH34 4EA Web: www.lilac-cottage-lochness.co.uk NN 294973 200m from GGW on A82 at South Laggan 200m from GGCT Packed lunches • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Canoe storage • Car parking

Forest Lodge Guest House Guest House

£35 - £45 1 April - 31 October South Laggan Tel: 01809 501219 Spean Bridge Email: [email protected] PH34 4EA Web: www.forestlodgeguesthouse.co.uk NN 292969 500m from GGW on A82 at South Laggan 500m from GGCT Packed lunches • Bike store • Drying room • Canoe storage • Free WiFi • Car parking Transport to local restaurant • Laundry facilities

Great Glen Hostel Hostel 4*, Green Award: Silver

£15 - £25 all Year (phone first Nov - March) South Laggan Tel: 01809 501430 Spean Bridge Email: [email protected] PH34 4EA Web: www.greatglenhostel.com

NN 294972 300m from GGW on A82 at South Laggan 300m from GGCT Bike store • Laundry • Drying room • Canoe storage • Free WiFi • Hostel store • Car parking

Laggan Locks Self Catering Canal Side £5 - £80 all year Laggan Locks Tel: 0141 332 6936 near Spean Bridge Email: [email protected] PH34 4EA Web: www.canalsidecottages.co.uk 20m from GGW Canal side at Locks 20m from GGCT Café • Bike hire • Camping • Public toilets • 2 timber sleeping bothies - ‘Hiker’ with 4 bunks & ‘Glamping’ with double bed, both with wood burning stove, fridge, hob, sink & use of hot shower

26 Your journey, your responsibility Winter reflection Loch Oich

Take a map and know how to use it 27 Invergarry Inbhir Garadh Bus, Post Office, Info, WC, Petrol/Shop, Pub www.glengarryheritagecentre.com

Invergarry Hotel Hotel 4*

£40 - £75 all year Invergarry Tel: 01809 501206 Fax: 01809 501400 Inverness-shire Email: [email protected] PH35 4HJ Web: www.invergarryhotel.co.uk

On Invergarry Link NH 306012, In village 2km from GGCT Packed lunches • Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Drying room • Free WiFi • Beer garden Bar

Saddle Mountain Hostel Hostel 4*

£17 - £23.50 all year. (Phone first Nov - March) Mandally Road Tel: 01809 501412 Invergarry Email: [email protected] PH35 4HP Web: www.saddlemountainhostel.co.uk

NH 306009, Mandally Road On Invergarry Link, 2.5km from GGCT Bike store • Laundry • Drying room • Free WiFi • Car parking • Breakfast packs

Strathoich Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast Strathoich £30 - £35 May - October Aberchalder Tel: 01809 501260 Fax: 01809 501260 Invergarry Email: [email protected] PH35 4HN NH 347042 800m from GGW Outside village (3 miles) 800m from GGCT Packed lunches • Bike store • Drying room • Free WiFi Aberchalder Obar Chaladair Taxi, Eateries, Tel www.fortaugustus.org

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28 Take responsibility for yourself on your journey Fort Augustus Cille Chuimein Bus, Taxi, Pubs, Eateries, Bank/Cash Point, Info, Post Office, WC, Tel, Shops, Petrol, Chemist www.fortaugustus.org

Fort Augustus Chalet Park Self Catering £25 - £35 all year Canalside Tel: 01320 366666 Mob: 07710 574104 Fort Augustus Email: [email protected] PH32 4BA Web: www.fortaugustuschaletpark.co.uk NH 372091 On GGW On canal towpath near centre of village On GGCT Bike store • Laundry • Drying room • Chalets on B&B basis subject to availability • Breakfast pack/ towels supplied at additional cost • Car parking • Minimum stay of 2 nights in low season and 3 nights in high season

Morag’s Lodge Hostel Green Award: Gold

£22 - £75 all year Bunoich Brae Tel: 01320 366289 Fort Augustus Email: [email protected] PH32 4DG Web: www.moragslodge.com

NH 378095 On GGW in Village 800m from GGCT Packed lunches • Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Laundry • Drying room • Free WiFi • Rustic bar • Local beers

Canal towpath between Kytra and Fort Augustus

Book ahead, plan your route, know where you are, tell someone where you are going today 29 Old Pier House Bed & Breakfast £25 - £40 April - October Old Pier Tel: 01320 366418 Fort Augustus Email: [email protected] PH32 4BX Web: www.oldpierhouse.com NH 384099 1km from GGW North end of village 50m from GGCT Bike store • Canoe storage • Free WiFi • Vegetarian meals

Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast

£35 - £45 all year Fort Augustus Tel: 01320 366639 Mob: 07729 311488 PH32 4BN Email: [email protected] Web: www.rosecottage1.co.uk

NH 378097 On GGW North of village on GGW 800m from GGCT Packed lunches • Bike store • Free WiFi • Car parking • Vegetarians catered for • Drying facilities

Sonas Bed & Breakfast £35 - £50 all year Inverness Road Tel: 01320 366291 Mob: 07718 592598 Fort Augustus Email: [email protected] PH32 4DH Web: www.fortaugustus-sonas.com NH 380096 200m from GGW Nth End of village 300m from GGCT Vegan / Veggie meals • Free WiFi

The Holt Bed & Breakfast

£27.50 - £60 February - November Canalside Tel: 01320 366202 Fort Augustus Email: [email protected] PH32 4BA Web: www.theholtfortaugustus.com

NH 377092 On GGW On the canal side - backing onto the River On GGCT Oich All en-suite rooms • Bike storage • Canoe storage • Free WiFi • Drying facilities • Veggie/Vegan meals

30 Be aware that mobile reception is patchy, go prepared and leave no trace The Lovat Loch Ness Hotel 3*, Green Award: Gold

£80 February - December Loch Ness Tel: 01456 459250 Fort Augustus Email: [email protected] PH32 4DU Web: www.thelovat.com

NH 377090 200m from GGW In village 200m from GGCT Packed lunches • Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Laundry • Drying room • Canoe storage Free WiFi

Tigh Na Mairi Bed & Breakfast £30 - £35 all year Canalside Tel: 01320 366766 Mob: 07710 574104 Fort Augustus Email: [email protected] PH32 4BA Web: www.tighnamairi.vpweb.co.uk NH 372091 On GGW On GGW & on towpath On GGCT Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Canoe storage • Free WiFi • Car parking • Outdoor seating area Dogs welcome • Transport provided

South Loch Ness Loch Nis a Deas Bus, Eateries, PO, WC, Tel, Shop www.lochnesswelcome.co.uk

Craigdarroch Inn Hotel AA 4*

Foyers £50 - £70 all year South Loch Ness Tel: 01456 486 400 Fax: 01456 256 111 Inverness-shire Email: [email protected] IV2 6XU Web: www.thecraigdarrochinn.co.uk

NH 501212 200m from GGCT In village Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Free WiFi • Pub • Sky TV in bar

All accommodation prices are per person per night unless specified 31 32 If you are a Norman no mates, take a phone, text often and instagram all the way Great Glen Way The High Route Highlands Photo: Colin Leslie

Experience the new ‘high route’ high above Loch Ness. Discover views that you will never have seen before! Breath-taking scenery stretching the length of Loch Ness and beyond to the South Cluanie Ridge, the Monadliath Mountains Follow us on and Ben Nevis on a clear day. All this and fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities too! www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland

3 bits of toilet paper per session - one up, one down and one to shine 33 Invermoriston Inbhir Moireastan Bus, Taxi, Pubs, Eateries, PO, WC, Tel, Shop www.fortaugustus.org

Bracarina House Bed & Breakfast

£35 March - October Invermoriston Tel: 01320 351279 Mob: 07548 819020 IV63 7YA Email: [email protected] Web: www.maclellans.net

NH 420168, in village On GGW, 1.2km from GGCT Packed lunches • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Drying room • Canoe storage Free WiFi • Sauna • Car parking

Craik na Dav Bed & Breakfast Green Award: Gold

£35 - £40 all year Invermoriston Tel: 01320 351277 Mob: 07905 449691 IV63 7YA Email: [email protected] Web: www.craik-na-dav.com

NH 420168, In village On GGW, 1.2km from GGCT Packed lunches • Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Laundry • Drying room Canoe storage • Free WiFi • Free Car parking • Dogs welcome

Glenmoriston Arms Hotel Hotel 3* £60 - £80 March - December Skye Road Tel: 01320 351206 Fax: 01320 351308 Invermoriston Email: [email protected] IV63 7YA Web: www.glenmoristonarms.co.uk NH 420168, In village On GGW, 1.1km from GGCT Packed lunches • Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Free WiFi • Free Car parking

Invercoille Camping Camping

£8 / adult April - October for Tents, all year for Geodomes Invermoriston Tel: 01320 351224 IV63 7YE Email: [email protected] Web: www.inver-coille.wix.com/inver-coille

NH 415136, Outside village on A82 300m from GGW, 100m from GGCT Bike store • Drying room • Canoe storage • Small shop and fire-pit/seating area

34 Book your accommodation ahead and your extras at the same time Altsigh Allt Saigh Bus, Taxi, Info www.highland-glens.co.uk

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Drumnadrochit Druim na Drochaid Bus, Taxi, Pubs, Eateries, Cash Point, Chemist, Post Office, Info, WC, Tel, Shops, Petrol www.visitlochness.com

1 Lochness Hostel Hostel

£17 - £45 all year Main Street Mob: 07773 160260 Drumnadrochit Email: [email protected] IV63 6TX Web: www.1lochnesshostel.co.uk

NH 508299 On GGW Village centre 2km from GGCT Packed lunches • Bike store • Laundry • Free WiFi • En-suite private rooms • Car parking Breakfast pack and towels at extra cost

Anderson Farmhouse, Great Glen B&B Bed & Breakfast VS4 Gold £30 March - November Drumnadrochit Tel: 01456 450114 Mob: 07812 576152 IV63 6XT Email: [email protected] Web: www.greatglenbandb.co.uk NH 476307 3.6km from GGW East of village 5.5km from GGCT Packed lunches • Bike store • Laundry • Drying room • Free transport from Great Glen Way & local restaurants • Hot tub • BBQ patio area • Dogs welcome

Aslaich Bed & Breakfast £25 - £65 all year East Lewiston Tel: 01456 459466 Mob: 07813 804969 Drumnadrochit Email: [email protected] IV63 6UJ Web: www.aslaich.co.uk NH 510289 200m from GGW East Lewiston 1km from GGCT Packed lunches • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Drying room • Canoe storage • Free WiFi Guest Lounge • Laundry with surcharge

Need lunch for tomorrow? Order your packed lunch the night before 35 36 Your journey, your responsibility Benleva Hotel Hotel VS2 £30 - £40 all year Kilmore Road Tel: 01456 450080 Drumnadrochit Email: [email protected] IV63 6UH Web: www.benleva.co.uk NH 513295 500m from GGW Village edge, toward Loch Ness 1.2km from GGCT Packed lunches • Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Free WiFi • Car parking • Dogs welcome

Clunebeg House Hotel 4* £16.66 - £20.50 Easter - October 30th Drumnadrochit Tel: 01456 450097 IV63 6US Email: [email protected] Web: www.clunebeglodge.com NH 504283 On GGW On GGW, 1 mile to 1km from GGCT Drumnadrochit village Packed lunches • Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Drying room • Free WiFi • Breakfast available Room rates only available for either 4 person family room (from £22.50 pppn based on 4 persons) OR 6 person suite (from £16.66 pppn based on 6 people) • Restaurant & Bar on site

Clunebeg Lodge Bed & Breakfast 4* £32.50 - £42.50 Easter - October 30th Drumnadrochit Tel: 01456 450097 IV63 6US Email: [email protected] Web: www.clunebeglodge.com NH 504283 On GGW On GGW, 1 mile to 1km from GGCT Drumnadrochit village Packed lunches • Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Drying room • Free WiFi • En-suite rooms • Car parking • Restaurant & Bar on site • Price is per person per night based on 2 persons sharing, includes full breakfast

Fiddler’s Rest Oakdale Bed & Breakfast Oakdale £30 - £40 March - October The Green Tel: 01456 450678 Drumnadrochit Email: [email protected] IV63 6TX Web: www.fiddledrum.co.uk NH 508299 On GGW Centre of village 2km from GGCT Packed lunches • Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Drying room • Free WiFi

Take a map and know how to use it 37 Glenkirk Bed & Breakfast VS 4, Green Award: Bronze

£40 - £45 March - November Drumnadrochit Tel: 01456 450802 Fax: 01456 450802 IV63 6TZ Email: [email protected] Web: www.lochnessbandb.com

NH 505303 500m from GGW In village centre 2km from GGCT Packed lunches • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Drying room • Canoe storage • Free WiFi Car parking

Loch Ness Backpackers Ltd. Hostel 3*

£17 - £20 all year Coiltie Farm House Tel: 01456 450807 Fax: 01456 459459 East Lewiston Mob: 07985 988015 Drumnadrochit Email: [email protected] IV63 6UJ Web: www.lochness-backpackers.com

NH 513293 100m from GGW In village 1km from GGCT Packed lunches • Bike store • Laundry • Canoe storage • Free WiFi • Bar

Lochness Inn Hotel £35 - £50 all year Lewiston Tel: 01456 450991 Fax: 01456 459004 Drumnadrochit Email: [email protected] IV63 6UW Web: www.staylochness.co.uk NH 510290 50m from GGW Lewiston 1.2km from GGCT Packed lunches • Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Laundry • Drying room • Canoe storage Car parking

The Glen Bed and Breakfast Bed & Breakfast

£25 - £35 all year Village Green Tel: 01456 450279 Drumnadrochit Email: [email protected] IV63 6TX Web: www.lochness-theglen.com

NH 508299 On GGW In village 2km from GGCT Bike store • Drying room • Free WiFi

38 Take responsibility for yourself on your journey Woodlands Guest House Guest House 4*

£25 - £50 all year East Lewiston Tel: 01456 450356 Mob: 07742 164141 Drumnadrochit Email: [email protected] IV63 6UJ Web: www.woodlands-lochness.co.uk

NH 513292 200m from GGW Lewiston end of village 1km from GGCT Packed lunches • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Laundry • Drying room • Free WiFi

Book ahead, plan your route, know where you are, tell someone where you are going today 39 Abriachan Obar Itheachan Taxi, Tel www.abriachan.org.uk

Camping Pod Heaven Camping

c/o Angelshare £43/pod - £45/pod all year Abriachan Mob: 07810 187162 Inverness Email: [email protected] IV3 8LB Web: www.campingpodheaven.co.uk

NH 558353 1.5km from GGW In village 2.3km from GGCT Packed lunches • Bike store • Canoe storage • Free WiFi • Local pick up • BBQ area • Cook packs Bed packs • Dogs welcome

Loch Ness Side by Abriachan Loch Nis taobh Obar Itheachan Bus, Taxi, Tel www.highland-glens.co.uk

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40 Be aware that mobile reception is patchy, go prepared and leave no trace Inverness Inbhir Nis Bus, Rail, Taxi, Pubs, Eateries, Bank/cash point, PO, WC, Info, Tel, Shops, Petrol, Airport www.inverness-scotland.com

Bannerman B&B Bed & Breakfast £30 - £50 all year 47 Glenurquhart Road Tel: 01463 259199 Inverness Email: [email protected] IV3 5NZ Web: www.bannermanbandb.co.uk NH 659445 400m from GGW Inverness 400m from GGCT Packed lunches • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Free WiFi • Car parking

Cavell House Bed & Breakfast 3 Star Cavell Gardens £25 - £50 all year 3 Moray Park Tel: 01463 232850 Mob: 07923 555224 Island Bank Road Email: [email protected] Inverness Web: www.cavellguesthouseinverness.co.uk IV2 4SX NH 665445 10m from GGW 5 mins from Inverness Castle 1.6km from GGCT Packed lunches • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Drying room • Canoe storage Free WiFi 10 minutes from bus & train station

Craigside Lodge Guest House Guest House £37 - £45 all year 4 Gordon Terrace Tel: 01463 231576 Mob: 07984 194083 Inverness Email: [email protected] IV2 3HD Web: www.craigsideguesthouse.co.uk NH 667449 150m from GGW In city centre 2km from GGCT Packed lunches • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Drying room • Free WiFi • Car parking Coeliac meals available

Glenrossie Guesthouse Guest House £36 - £42.50 all year 86 Kenneth Street Tel: 01463 224548 Mob: 07794 068919 Inverness Email: [email protected] IV3 5QG Web: www.glenrossie.co.uk NH 660454 800m from GGW 5 mins from city centre 600m from GGCT Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Free WiFi

All accommodation prices are per person per night unless specified 41 Hebrides Guest House Guest House £35 - £40 all year 120A Glenurquhart Road Tel: 01463 220062 Mob: 07596 249730 Inverness Email: [email protected] IV3 5TD Web: www.hebrides-guesthouse.co.uk NH 655638 50m from GGW Inverness 50m from GGCT Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Canoe storage • Free WiFi • Car parking • Dogs welcome

Highland Apartments Self Catering VS 4

£80 - £280 all year Bridge House Tel: 01667 452006 Fax: 01463 630044 Bridge St. Mob: 07877 200880 Inverness Email: [email protected] IV1 1HD Web: www.highlandapartments.co.uk

NH 665452 50m from GGW City centre 2km from GGCT Bike store • Laundry • Free WiFi • Car parking

Inverness Student Hotel Hostel

£15 - £18.50 all year 8 Culduthel Road Tel: 01463 236556 Inverness Email: [email protected] IV2 4AB Web: www.invernessstudenthotel.com

NH 666448 200m from GGW 5min walk to city centre 1.8km from GGCT Bike store • Laundry • Canoe storage • Free WiFi • Real log fire • Free hot drinks

Inverness Youth Hostel Hostel 4*, Green Award: Silver

£14 - £25 26th March - 1st October Victoria Drive Tel: 01463 231771 Inverness Email: [email protected] IV2 3QB Web: www.syha.org.uk

NH 675454 1km from GGW Short walk from city centre 1km from GGCT Packed lunches • Dinners • Bike store • Laundry • Drying room • Free WiFi • Breakfasts

42 If you are a Norman no mates, take a phone, text often and instagram all the way MacDonalds Bught Caravan Park Camping 3 * £10 26 March - 1 October Bught Lane Tel: 01463 236920 Mob: 07887 653324 Inverness Email: [email protected] IV3 5SR Web: www.invernesscaravanpark.com NH 658438 10m from GGW Bught Park, Inverness 20m from GGCT Dinners • Laundry • Internet café • Burger van

MacDougall Clansman Hotel Hotel VS 2

£30 - £50 all year except Christmas & New Year 103 Church St Tel: 01463 713702 Inverness Email: [email protected] IV1 1ES Web: www.invernesscentrehotel.co.uk

NH 665454 300m from GGW City Centre, close to bus & railway stations 1km from GGCT Bike store • Laundry • Drying room • Free WiFi • All rooms ensuite

Park Guest House Guest House £30 - £40 all year 51 Glenurquhart Road Tel: 01463 231858 Mob: 07929 766102 Inverness Email: [email protected] IV3 5PB Web: www.parkguesthouseinverness.co.uk NH 658441 450m from GGW Close to city centre on A82 450m from GGCT Packed lunches • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Canoe storage • Free WiFi • Car parking

St Ann’s House Guest House VS 4 £35 - £45 all year 37 Harrowden Road Tel: 01463 236157 Mob: 07775 906470 Inverness Email: [email protected] IV3 5QN Web: www.stannshouse.com NN 658454 800m from GGW City Centre 800m from GGCT Packed lunches • Dinners • Vegan / Veggie meals • Bike store • Laundry • Drying room • Canoe storage Car parking • Transport provided

3 bits of toilet paper per session - one up, one down and one to shine 43 Waymarkers and Signs on the Great Glen Ways Comharran Slighe is Soidhnichean air Slighean a’ Ghlinne Mhòir

These interpretation panels, waymarkers, stone and timber monoliths and style urban waymarkers were installed as part of the Great Glen Ways Communication Strategy.

44 Book your accommodation ahead and your extras at the same time Luggage & Taxi Services Seirbheisean Bhagannan & Thagsaidhean

Drumnadrochit Private Hire Fasgadh Tel: 01456 450617 West Lewiston Mob: 07721 055944 Drumnadrochit Email: [email protected] IV63 6UW Private hire taxi for walkers and bags, between Fort Augustus and Inverness only. Please phone or email to book. Great Glen Baggage Transfer The Old Post Office Tel: 01320 351322 Invermoriston Mob: 07824 324588 IV63 7YA Email: [email protected] Web: www.greatglenbaggagetransfer.co.uk Let us carry your bags whilst you enjoy the Great Glen Way. Check out our website for our competitive rates. Great Glen Travel Lismore House Tel: 01809 501222 Invergarry Mob: 07713 640990 PH35 4HG Fax: 01809 501345 Email: [email protected] Web: www.greatglentravel.co.uk We are a family run business based in the heart of the Great Glen and offer a reliable service at competitive rates. Great Glen Way Baggage Shuttle and Support West Lewiston Tel: 01456 450550 Drumnadrochit Mob: 07711 429616 IV63 6UW Email: [email protected] Web: www.lochnesstravel.com Baggage Shuttle Services operation from April to end of September. Includes , Affric-Kintail Way, Loch Ness 360, Coast2Coast from Fort William to Montrose via Aviemore and Tomintoul.

Need lunch for tomorrow? Order your packed lunch the night before 45 46 Your journey, your responsibility Eateries Taighean-bìdh

Benleva Hotel Kilmore Road Tel: 01456 450080 Drumnadrochit Email: [email protected] IV63 6UH Web: www.benleva.co.uk The finest fresh food with a wide varitey of wines, Scottish real ales and malt whiskies. Home of the Loch Ness Brewery, and winner of the Highland CAMRA Pub of the year 2012 & 2013. Fiddler’s Highland Restaurant & Malt Whisky Bar The Green Tel: 01456 450678 Main Street Fax: 01456 459316 Drumnadrochit Email: [email protected] IV63 6TX Web: www.fiddledrum.co.uk The place to eat on the Ways. Salmon, vension, haggis and great chargrilled steaks. 600 + malt whiskies + our Great Glen Ale - it goes straight to your feet! Winner of ‘Scotlands Best Malt Whiskey Bar’ 4 times ‘07, ‘08, ‘09, and 2012. Glen Rowan Café Skye Road Tel: 01320 351208 Invermoriston Mob: 07718 181840 IV63 7YA Email: [email protected] Web: http://glen-rowan-cafe.co.uk

An excellent place to eat on the Great Glen Way! A stunning setting with fresh homemade food, baking and friendly service. Food served all day from 10 am, open all year! Laggan Locks Canal Side Tel: 0141 332 6936 Laggan Locks Email: [email protected] near Spean Bridge Web: www.canalsidecottages.co.uk PH34 4EA A new site with great views down Loch Lochy. Café, bike hire, camping, public WCs & 2 timber sleeping bothies. ‘Hiker’ with 4 bunks & ‘Glamping’ with double bed both with wood burning stove, fridge, hob, sink & use of hot shower. Great coffee, cakes & snacks.

Take a map and know how to use it 47 Trekking and Booking Services Seirbheisean Coiseachd is Clàraidh

Absolute Escapes Forsyth House Tel: 0131 2401210 93 George Street Mob: 07830 196390 Edinburgh Fax: 0131 2265490 EH2 3ES Email: [email protected] Web: www.absoluteescapes.com Self guided walking holidays on the Great Glen Way. Carefully selected accommodation, baggage transfers, comprehensive informtion packs. Alpine Exploratory 83 Princes Street Tel: 0131 2476702 Edinburgh Email: [email protected] EH2 2ER Web: www.alpineexploratory.com We research the Great Glen Way route and advise on the best approach. We research, you enjoy!

Self-guided Walking Holidays on the Great Glen Way

[email protected] www.absoluteescapes.com

Our self-guided walking packages include carefully selected accommodation, door-to- door baggage transfers, Guidebook, Map & comprehensive Information Pack.

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Absolute Escapes Limited Forsyth House, 93 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES Tel: 0131 2401210

48 Take responsibility for yourself on your journey C-N-Do Scotland Ltd 33 Stirling Enterprise Park Tel: 01786 445703 Stirling Fax: 01786 445703 FK7 7RP Email: [email protected] Web: www.cndoscotland.com Independent packages for walkers and cyclists along the GGW and most other Scottish ways. Accommodation, baggage transfers, route notes and maps. So just enjoy! Contours Walking Holidays Unit 11 Tel: 01629 821900 Via Gellia Mill Fax: 01629 821901 Via Gellia Road Email: [email protected] Bonsall Web: www.contours.co.uk DE4 2AJ Contours Walking Holidays...a step ahead! Stress-free self-guided walking holidays in Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland, maps, guidebooks, accommodation and luggage transfers included. Gemini Walks 4 Inglis Place Tel: 01324 410260 Brightons Mob: 07912 206538 Falkirk Email: [email protected] FK2 OTE Web: www.geminiwalks.com Gemini Walks aims to ensure that every customer has a fantastic walking holiday. Expert advice and service with a comprehensive tour pack and always on call whilst on the trail. Make Tracks Walking Holidays 26 Forbes Road Tel: 0131 229 6844 Edinburgh Email: [email protected] EH10 4ED Web: www.maketracks.net Self guided walking on the Great Glen Way and throughout Scotland. Quality accommodation. Door to door luggage transfer. Detailed guides and maps.

Book ahead, plan your route, know where you are, tell someone where you are going today 49 50 Be aware that mobile reception is patchy, go prepared and leave no trace Canoe Hire Fastadh Churaichean

Boots n Paddles 14 Cabrich Tel: 0333 600 6008 Kirkhill Email: [email protected] Inverness Web: www.boots-n-paddles.co.uk IV5 7PH Comprehensive canoe and kayak hire, expedition outfitting and flexible shuttle service. Canadian , sea and touring kayaks available, including tandem kayaks. Lots of equipment included in the price as well as additional expedition equipment for hire. Kushi Adventures 20 Union Road Tel: 07833 462707 Inverness Email: [email protected] IV2 3JY Web: www.kushiadventures.co.uk Experience without fuss! Qualified friendly guided trips. Choice of canoe or kayak hire. Transport supplied. All equipment available. Affordable prices. Rockhopper Sea Kayaking Unit 17 Mob: 07739 837344 Annat Industrial Estate Email: [email protected] Corpach Web: www.rockhopperscotland.co.uk Fort William PH33 7NA Rockhopper Sea Kayaking offer guided sea kayaking trips on the West Coast Arisaig area. We also have a hire centre at Neptune’s Staircase, Banavie, which offers canoe, kayak and bike hire open daily April to September. Snowgoose Mountain Centre Station Road Tel: 01397 772467 Corpach Email: [email protected] Fort William Web: www.greatglen-canoehire.co.uk PH33 7JH Complete sea kayak and canoe hire + shuttle service. Camping and portage gear hire. Guiding instruction, holidays and short breaks. On site hostel accommodation. Parking and storage. Rail Station 2 minutes.

All accommodation prices are per person per night unless specified 51 52 If you are a Norman no mates, take a phone, text often and instagram all the way Canoe Shuttle Còmhdhail Churaichean

Boots n Paddles 14 Cabrich Tel: 0333 600 6008 Kirkhill Email: [email protected] Inverness Web: www.boots-n-paddles.co.uk IV5 7PH With 3 vehicles and trailers, we provide a flexible shuttle service for up to 8 boat hire customers per vehicle, offer airport collections, local emergency pickups and storage of excess luggage while on expedition. Snowgoose Mountain Centre Station Road Tel: 01397 772467 Corpach Email: [email protected] Fort William Web: www.greatglen-canoehire.co.uk PH33 7JH Shuttle service with comprehensive local knowledge. Canoe and kayak hire with full camp gear and portage equipment. Guiding instruction, with onsite hostel accommodation and railway station 2 minutes. Parking and canoe storage available. Canoe Guiding Stiùireadh Churaichean

Boots n Paddles 14 Cabrich Tel: 0333 600 6008 Kirkhill Email: [email protected] Inverness Web: www.boots-n-paddles.co.uk IV5 7PH Guided trips in the Great Glen, from a couple of hours on Loch Ness, to multi-day canoeing adventures. We offer both scheduled trips and bespoke services, with experienced local guides, quality equipment and lots of 5* Trip Adviser Reviews. Kushi Adventures 20 Union Road Tel: 07833 462707 Inverness Email: [email protected] IV2 3JY Web: www.kushiadventures.co.uk Experience without fuss! Qualified friendly guided trips. Choice of canoe or kayak hire. Transport supplied. All equipment available. Affordable prices.

3 bits of toilet paper per session - one up, one down and one to shine 53 54 Book your accommodation ahead and your extras at the same time Snowgoose Mountain Centre Station Road Tel: 01397 772467 Corpach Email: [email protected] Fort William Web: www.greatglen-canoehire.co.uk PH33 7JH Friendly, experienced guides and qualified instructors with extensive local knowledge. Bespoke canoe journeys organised with canoe & kayak hire available. Hostel accommodation on site. Rail station 2 minutes.

Shops Bùithtean

Cill Chuimein Pharmacy Great Glen Trading Centre Tel: 01320 366813 Fort Augustus Fax: 01320 366813 PH32 4DD Email: [email protected] Web: www.cillchuimeinpharmacy.com Offering NHS minor ailments services, emergency contraception, smoking cessation and gluten-free food service, beauty products and fragrances, as well as first aid items for walkers. You can even print your own photographs on our digital kiosk. Girvans Hardware Fort William Road Tel: 01320 366864 Fort Augustus Mob: 07969 658951 PH32 4HB Email: [email protected] Web: www.nessebikes.com Hardware shop, bike hire, electric bike hire, camping gear, bike repair and brakes, fishing gear, calor gas, kitchen goods, gardening supplies, energy foods.

Need lunch for tomorrow? Order your packed lunch the night before 55 Maps and Guides Mapaichean agus Leabhraichean-iùil

Cicerone Guide book Cicerone Press Tel: 01539 562069 2 Police Square Email: [email protected] Milnthorpe Web: www.cicerone.co.uk LA7 7PY New edition guidebook from Cicerone Press to walking the Great Glen Way described in both directions, with a separate OS 1:25K mapping booklet included. 77-miles from Fort William to Inverness the Great Glen Way is easily walked within a week in all seasons. Harvey Map Services Ltd 12-22 Main Street Tel: 01786 841202 Doune Email: [email protected] FK16 6BJ Web: www.harveymaps.co.uk With 15 metre contours, points of interest and loads more, this is the most concise map of the Grat Glen Way on the market. Stirling Surveys Unit 113 Tel: 01786 479866 Stirling Enterprise Park Email: [email protected] Stirling Web: www.footprintmaps.co.uk FK7 7RP Publishers of the Footprint Map of the Great Glen Way

56 Your journey, your responsibility Barge / Cruiser Bàrc / Còrsair

Caledonian Discovery Ltd The Slipway Tel: 01397 772167 Corpach Fax: 01397 772765 Fort William Email: [email protected] PH33 7NB Web: www.caledonian-discovery.co.uk Walk the Great Glen on our special Walking Holiday Cruises. En-suite twin cabins, fantastic food and accompanying guide. No daily packing or unpacking! European Waterways The Barn Tel: 01753 598555 Riding Court Road Fax: 01753 598550 Dachet Email: [email protected] Berks Web: www.gobarging.com SL3 9JT At 117ft the Scottish Highlander has the atmosphere of a Scottish country house, spacious, comfortable, subtle tartan furnishings and landscape paintings. In any season, let the stunning land unravel before your eyes from the luxury of the vessel. Attractions and Activities Ri Fhaicinn is Ri Dhèanamh

Clan Cameron Museum Achnacarry Tel: 01397 712490 (Curator) Spean Bridge Mob: 07900 217975 PH34 4EJ Email: [email protected] Web: www.clancameronmuseum.co.uk

On the Chia-aig Falls/Dark Mile diversion. See Jacobite artefacts, learn about the history of Clan Cameron and visit the place where the Commandos trained. Iceberg Glassblowing Studio Main Road Tel: 01456 450601 Fort Augustus Email: [email protected] PH32 4BD Web: www.icebergglass.com A studio where you can see, and buy, glass being made plus other unusual gifts for sale. Take a map and know how to use it 57 Bike Hire Fastadh Bhaidhcean

Girvans Hardware Fort William Road Tel: 01320 366864 Fort Augustus Mob: 07969 658951 PH32 4HB Email: [email protected] Web: www.nessebikes.com Hardware shop, bike hire, electric bike hire, camping gear, bike repair and brakes, fishing gear, calor gas, kitchen goods, gardening supplies, energy foods. Laggan Locks Canal Side Tel: 0141 332 6936 Laggan Locks Email: [email protected] near Spean Bridge Web: www.canalsidecottages.co.uk PH34 4EA A new site with great views down Loch Lochy. Café, bike hire, camping, public WCs & 2 timber sleeping bothies. Bike hire by the day and multi-days. Adult and kids bikes. Great coffee, cakes & snacks. Nevis Cycles 4 Lochy Crescent Tel: 01397 705555 Inverlochy Fax: 01397 705555 Fort William Email: [email protected] PH33 6NG Web: www.neviscycles.com Mountain and touring bike shop and hire. Great Glen one-way service available in either direction. Open 7 days. Snowgoose Mountain Centre Station Road Tel: 01397 772467 Corpach Email: [email protected] Fort William Web: www.greatglen-canoehire.co.uk PH33 7JH Comfort & mountain bikes for hire. On site Hostel along with bike store. Local information for self guided trails and railway station 2 minutes. Pick up and shuttle service.

58 Take responsibility for yourself on your journey Other Long Distance Routes in the Highlands Slighean Fada Eile sa Ghàidhealtachd

Below are the details of additional longer distance routes in Scotland. These routes are managed by a variety of organisations and to a variable standard. Some are primarily intended as cycling or horse riding routes as well. If you would like more information about any of these routes, please visit the websites listed, see the Visit Scotland website or visit www.scotlandsgreattrails.org for more information.

Route Length (km) Websites

Dava Way 38 www.davaway.org.uk East Highland Way 132 www.easthighlandway.com Great Glen Canoe Trail 96 www.greatglecanoetrail.info Speyside Way 105 www.speysideway.org South Loch Ness Trail 45 www.visitlochness.com West Highland Way 154.5 www.west-highland-way.co.uk Trail of the 7 Lochs 80 www.southlochnessaccess.org.uk Charity Events in 2016 Tachartasan Carthannais ann an 2016

With spectacular views and well maintained tracks, not to mention a few hills and flat bits, the Great Glen is an ideal venue to hold large scale events that may including cycling, kayaking, running and walking or a combination of all types of outdoor activities. Events come in all shapes and sizes, with personal challenges to family outings, from team challenges to individual pursuits.

If you are planning to boot, boat or bike the Great Glen Ways, check out the events calendar on our website at www.outdoorhighlands.co.uk/charityevents/ to see if there is a major event coinciding with your journey.

Find the guidelines for running an event on the Great Glen Ways by visiting www.outdoorhighlands.co.uk/eventsguidelines/. You can email the Great Glen Events Team for the relevant documents for your event on greatglenway@ highland.gov.uk

If you are an event organiser wishing to use one of the Great Glen Ways for an event, check out www.outdoorhighlands.co.uk/charityevents/ to see if an event is scheduled on the date you wish to use by visiting.

Book ahead, plan your route, know where you are, tell someone where you are going today 59 Produced by: The Highland Council Development and Infrastructure Service Glenurquhart Road Inverness IV3 5NX www.highland.gov.uk