Andrew's Guidebook
Swimming
Ardtoe
Food scene
Village with a good pub and a smoke house. The hot smoked salmon and the smoked salmon are wonderful. Planning to try the other smoked items in good time.
Glenuig
Village with a good pub and a smoke house. The hot smoked salmon and the smoked salmon are wonderful. Planning to try the other smoked items in good time.
Strontian
Shops and amenities
tioram internet café
Unnamed RoadLovely sandwiches and home made potato salad amongst other things
Very good food. On the more expensive side but great food for it.
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Kilcamb Lodge Hotel
A861Very good food. On the more expensive side but great food for it.
Beer, bread and pizza at Ardgour Ales. Drink here or buy a ‘carry out’ in various sizes. Wonderful beer, our favourite is the red ale
Corran - Ardgour
Corran - ArdgourBeer, bread and pizza at Ardgour Ales. Drink here or buy a ‘carry out’ in various sizes. Wonderful beer, our favourite is the red ale
Excellent ‘new’ whisky distillery with eco and organic standards
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Nc'nean Distillery
Excellent ‘new’ whisky distillery with eco and organic standards
Hiking
Walks
Walk or cycle along the forestry path (no car access) which hugs the mid to north eastern side of Loch Shiel
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Loch Shiel
Walk or cycle along the forestry path (no car access) which hugs the mid to north eastern side of Loch Shiel
Sightseeing
Harry Potter took this route
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Punt ta 'Vista tal-Viadukt ta' Glenfinnan
A830 RdHarry Potter took this route
Easier hikes
Simpler walks and hikes
The meandering river between Loch Doilet and Loch Shiel, runs by the Lodge. Can be in spate after heavy rain but often calm and lovely with ‘pools’ and rapids.
River Polloch
The meandering river between Loch Doilet and Loch Shiel, runs by the Lodge. Can be in spate after heavy rain but often calm and lovely with ‘pools’ and rapids.
Walking in ancient Atlantic oak woods and if you keep going fabulous views of Sgurr Dhomhnuill, Beinn na h-Uamha and Druim Gharbh
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Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve
Walking in ancient Atlantic oak woods and if you keep going fabulous views of Sgurr Dhomhnuill, Beinn na h-Uamha and Druim Gharbh
Stunning castle and some short (and longer) path hikes nearby, try the Silver Walk on a clear day https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/castletioram.shtml
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Castle Tioram
Stunning castle and some short (and longer) path hikes nearby, try the Silver Walk on a clear day https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/castletioram.shtml
Dalilea Farm
Gentle hike to the Green isle of St Finnan
Proper hikes
Rough underfoot, ascents and descents of note, few well worn paths
Ben Resipol
Strenuous day out with incredible views from the top
Sgùrr Dhòmhnuill
Strenuous day hike with incredible scenery