Family Activities in and around Glencoe

Here's a few ideas for activities and attractions in the Glencoe area that will appeal to all the family.

Visit Glencoe Mountain

Take a trip through Glencoe to Scotland's longest established ski centre, Glencoe Mountain Resort. Take a ride on the chairlift and walk to the viewpoints giving the most spectacular views across the dramatic expanse of Rannoch Moor.

Alternatively, try your hand at archery, or hire a bike and explore some of the easier moorland tracks.

Boat Trips

Jump on a 9m twin 175 hp fast rib for a bit of excitement with SeaXplorer, with trips departing from just down the road at Loch Leven. There's a 1 hour Seal Island trip or a 2 hour Wildlife Explorer trip.

Starting from Loch Linnhe, in Fort William Sea Ventures offer cruises from 1 hour to 1 week.

Or for a more gentle cruise board thelong standing favourite Souter's Lass and take a trip to Sea Island.

Horse Riding

If you fancy riding try Lettershuna Riding Centre, on the road to Oban. Try trotting along the sands looking out onto the famous view of Castle Stalker (perhaps more familiar to Python fans as Castle Arghhh!)

Alternatively, try Torlundy Riding Centre, just north of Fort William, with spectacular views across the Great Glen to Ben Nevis and Nevis Range.

Steam Train

Take a trip to Mallaig on the steam train from Fort William. The line has always been popular but has become even more so since it was featured in the Harry Potter movies. The viaduct and view of the Glenfinnan Monument must make this one of the most photographed railways in the world. Steam Trains run from May until October.

A day out in Oban

A day trip to Oban is a popular choice with the children, especially when it takes in the Sea Life Centre or the Cruachan Underground Power Station.

Trips to Oban usually include a visit to the Oban Distillery.

Some more suggestions

Take a bike ride round Loch Leven. The roads are fairly quiet, although it will include a short stretch of the busy A82 is you do the whole circuit.

Try biking on the north shore from either North Ballachulish or Kinlochleven and enjoy a seafood lunch at the Loch Leven Seafood Centre.

See our biking pages for more biking ideas throughout Lochaber.