What to do and see in Lochaber, Scotland: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

August 9, 2021 Lean Nau

Discover the best top things to do in Lochaber, United Kingdom including Road to the Isles, Ice Factor, Loch Shiel, Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre, West Highland Museum, Jacobite Steam Train, Commando Monument, Glen Roy National Nature Reserve, Morar Beach, Loch Linnhe.
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1. Road to the Isles

Fort William Scotland +44 1397 703781
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5.0 based on 64 reviews

Road to the Isles

A 50-mile trail through the rugged Scottish landscape.

Reviewed By jpseddie - Poole, United Kingdom

We did the "Road to the Isles Road Trip" from Fort William all the way and enjoyed it very much. fantastic scenery with mountains rivers and waterfalls all around. Half way point make sure you stop at the Glenfinnan monument and viaduct . For Harry Potter fans the viaduct is the scene from the second movie where the Hogwarts Express caught up with the flying Ford Anglia!. The Glenfinnan Monument has a visitor centre and lots of history surrounding Bonnie Prince Charlie and the views are simply amazing especially from the top looking down on the monument. We finally arrived at Mallaig just as the Jacobite Steam Train ( Hogwarts Express) was leaving ! :o)

2. Ice Factor

Leven Road, Kinlochleven PH50 4SF Scotland +44 1855 831100 [email protected] http://www.ice-factor.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 717 reviews

Ice Factor

A must visit for adventure seekers of all ages. World's biggest indoor ice climbing wall, Rock Climbing and New Aerial Adventure Course. Taster and skills classes every day.Free children's play area, cafe, cosy climbers bar/restaurant, sauna and steam room. 4 star activity centre, 5 times winner of top tourism award for tourism excellence

Reviewed By jamesb111111 - Bristol, United Kingdom

Brilliant couple of hours tuition with Anne Rebecca who was an excellent instructor - very personable, great encouragement for the kids and really good instruction/feedback all round for improving the technique. Also really helpful guidance on a few rock climbing routes later on in the day. Thank you! Great day out.

3. Loch Shiel

A830, Glenfinnan PH37 4LT Scotland +44 1967 431253 http://www.dalileafarm.co.uk/boathire.html
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5.0 based on 89 reviews

Loch Shiel

Reviewed By LanceJohnson123 - Rome, Italy

Harry Potter lake - Hogworts was digitally added to one of the Hills Right next to Glenfinnan viaduct - park at the visitor centre - pay 3 pounds. Walk 5 to 10 min from the parking lot or you can take a photo from the parking lot. One side of the parking lot is the viaduct (Harry Potter bridge) and the other side is the Loch. Buggy and wheelchair friendly - path to take you from parking lot to near the side of the Loch

4. Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre

55A High Street, Fort William PH33 6DH Scotland +44 1397 705314 [email protected] http://lochabergeopark.org.uk/
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5.0 based on 48 reviews

Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre

Lochaber Geopark encompasses an area of 4,468Km2, including the Small Isles, Ardnamurchan, Ben Nevis and Glencoe. Discover the incredible geological heritage of the area in our Visitor Centre on Fort William's High Street and whatever your adventure, look out for our interpretation panels throughout Lochaber. We provide Geotours which help you discover the history of Lochaber's Landscape. For more information on these, and booking, please visit our website or come into our visitor centre. You can book them here: https://lochabergeopark.org.uk/product-category/geotours/

Reviewed By Babylon999 - Castelnau-le-Lez, France

Welcoming, bright, an extremely professional presentation of local geology, with something for all levels, from the volcanic sandpit right up to advanced geology with the shop owner. A truly wonderful find. I hope to go back one day and do their trip to Ardnamurchan. Full marks, Lochaber Geopark!

5. West Highland Museum

Cameron Square, Fort William PH33 6AJ Scotland +44 1397 702169 [email protected] http://www.westhighlandmuseum.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 1,078 reviews

West Highland Museum

We are a museum set in Cameron Square which is just off of the centre of Fort William High Street. We have eight rooms packed with fascinating objects, from treasure from a shipwrecked Spanish Armada galleon to the bagpipes played at Bannockburn in 1314. Whether its archaeology, natural history, Commando training and weaponry, Highland crofting life, costumes and charms, Victorian times, silver, coins and medals, or even the history of mountain rescue, it can all be found at the West Highland Museum.

Reviewed By olaoko - Gdynia, Poland

Fascinating history in small place. Brilliant, very helpful and friendly staf. Exhibition about green beret was the most interesting. This is an independent museum with free admission so please think about donation to rescue this unique little treasure.

6. Jacobite Steam Train

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4.5 based on 3,963 reviews

Jacobite Steam Train

Described as the greatest railway journey in the world, this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, it visits Britain’s most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig; passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, finally arriving next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis!

7. Commando Monument

Spean Bridge, Spean Bridge PH34 4EG Scotland http://aboutfortwilliam.com/things-to-see/visitor-attractions/the-commando-memorial
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4.5 based on 1,008 reviews

Commando Monument

Reviewed By btuce47 - Murton, United Kingdom

Diane & I fortunately opted to curtail time spent in (rather disappointing) Ft William in favour of a visit here during a National Holidays excursion and were glad we did - the weather was just perfect, crisp & clear with panoramic views of snow-capped hills, including Ben Nevis. A fitting tribute to brave men..........

8. Glen Roy National Nature Reserve

Roybridge PH31 4AH Scotland 01397 704716 http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/roybridge/glenroy
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Glen Roy National Nature Reserve

Antiguo valle glacial, en Escocia, famoso por sus "paralel roads", marcas del hielo en la roca de distintas épocas glaciares

9. Morar Beach

Morar, Mallaig Scotland
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4.5 based on 338 reviews

Morar Beach

Reviewed By evanmI6751MY - Clydebank, United Kingdom

One of the best beach's in Scotland, clean, big, great for wild camping, toilets and car parking, can get busy in summer

10. Loch Linnhe

Onich Scotland
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Loch Linnhe

Reviewed By profjoypc - Alnwick, United Kingdom

Loch Linnhe is a tranquil, beautiful body of water which we have seen many times and always return to with great pleasure. The calm water, surrounding hills and bird life make this a very special place that we recommend anyone to visit.

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