Local Activities

As well as what is on offer at Nevis Range there are a huge range of activites to be enjoyed in Fort William and Lochaber. Use the filter on the right to list the activity providers of your choice.

This information is provided courtesy of the Outdoor Capital of the UK.

Canoeing & Kayaking

The west coast of Scotland has become a Mecca for white water kayaking, sea kayaking and open canoeing due to the natural lanscape and the huge number of rivers, lochs and sea trips available in the area.
White water kayaking in Fort William and Lochaber is without a doubt world class and the area has become renound as having some of the most challenging rivers in the U.K.
The River Nevis is known as the local test piece for most and there are over 20 rivers above grade 3 within half an hours drive of Fort William. As well as the known classics such as the Nevis, Roy, Etive and Moriston there are also the lesser known creeks that are abundant. All of the local rivers are best investigated through the Scottish Canoe Assosiation guidebook "Scottish White Water".
If the hectic pace of white water kayaking is not your thing and you prefer a day on the briny sea then look no further. Fort William and Lochaber has an amazing choice of sea kayaking trips available from a few hours on Loch Eil to multi day trips into special places such as Knoydart and open crossings to the Islands from Mallaig and Arisaig. Sea Kayaking around Scotland's west coast is without a doubt world class with aventures for all levels.
There are also some fantastic open canoeing trips on offer in the Fort William and surrounding area. The start or end of the Caledonian Canal is just 4 miles out of Fort William and there ar many great wilderness adventures available aroundthe coatline and on the inland lochs.

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Activity Providers

Snowgoose Mountain Centre

Snowgoose Mountain Centre, Fort William for outdoor activities, outdoor education, adventure activity holidays, canoeing and kayaking, environmental education, wilderness expeditions, winter climbing courses, mountain walking holidays, mountain guides for Ben Nevis, outdoor equipment hire, sailing dinghy hire, self catering accommodation Scottish Highlands and hostel accommodation Scotland.

Caledonian Discovery

Leisurely cruising holidays with activities on 'Fingal of Caledonia', a comfortable barge in the Caledonian Canal. Walk, cycle, sail, canoe and windsurf or just relax and enjoy the cruising as we make the journey through Loch Ness and the Great Glen. Book any of our 2 week long cruises and save £30 per person off the full price! Ends 31st January 2010. Prices from £675.00 per person including all food, accommodation in twin ensuite cabins and activities with instruction from our friendly team.

Caledonian Activity Breaks

BnB with mountain bikes and open canoes for half day and full day hire.

Highland Activities

Highland Activities are a modern multi activity company with two centres in the Fort William area. Our centre at Invergarry at Great Glen Water Park offers a whole host of fun and exciting outdoor activities and adventure sports including: white water rafting, canyoning & gorge walking, canoeing & kayaking, mountain biking, water skiing and wakeboarding, clay pigeon shooting, archery & paintball. Our centre at Arverikie Estate is a spectacular and special place where can enjoy activities such as quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, 4x4 driving, 4x4 safaris, archery and paintball. We cater for families, individuals, corporate events, team building activities, stag parties, hen parties and anyone looking for a fun fille day of adventure. Check out our website for more deatils.

Nevis Canoes

Nevis Canoes is a new branch of Stirling Canoes and Standing Waves offering retail, courses and hire.

Rockhopper

Sea kayak tuition and expeditions.

Rockhopper Sea Kayaking is a fully mobile provider of guided sea kayaking trips and sea kayaking instruction based near Fort William on the West Coast of Scotland.

Sea kayaking is a really safe and fun activity enabling you to journey through new areas and explore uninhabited islands. Our kayaks are long and stable, easy to manoeuvre and paddle in a straight line. This is a great trip for an atmospheric rainy day, and you'll have the chance to spot seals and other marine wildlife as we paddle.

Sea Kayak Highlands

Sea Kayak Highlands offers sea kayaks for hire by the half day, day multi day or week. Our boats are suitable for extended trips as well as day paddles. Based in Arisaig, on the West Coast of Scotland's Highlands, you will be on hand for some of the most beautiful paddling the World has to offer.

Outward Bound

Outward Bound® is, of course, the most famous of all adventure brand names and is worldwide with centres in more than 30 countries. It is the organization that fiercely guards the right of young people to have access to safe adventure experiences through which they realize their potential. The centre is a grand highland shooting lodge formerly owned by the Chief of the Clan Cameron, set amongst its own extensive grounds on the foreshore of Loch Eil.

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