Fiona's Guidebook
Food scene
Redburn Cafe & Gifts
The BungalowsGreat locally sourced food on our doorstep!!
Cafe Eighty2
West LewistonAmazing vegan and vegetarian friendly menu. Beautiful cakes too!
Just over an hours drive away through some of the most stunning Scottish scenery, you find the gem of a bar restaurant on the beachfront at Glenelg. A great day trip to explore the Highlands and a lovely beach too.
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Glenelg Inn
Just over an hours drive away through some of the most stunning Scottish scenery, you find the gem of a bar restaurant on the beachfront at Glenelg. A great day trip to explore the Highlands and a lovely beach too.
Sightseeing
Caledonian Canal
Canal SideLovely to have a coffee and watch the boats on the canal
Walks
Magical woodland walk and part of the Great Glen way. There is a lovely 45-1 hour loop walk or you can get on the Great Glen way here and walk for miles!
Allt na Criche
A82Magical woodland walk and part of the Great Glen way. There is a lovely 45-1 hour loop walk or you can get on the Great Glen way here and walk for miles!
Plodda-foss
Stunning 1 hour loop walk in ancient forest
Local walk behind our house. If you are lucky or head further up the hills you may spot 🦌.
Dundreggan
Local walk behind our house. If you are lucky or head further up the hills you may spot 🦌.
One of my favourite walks is the high route at Invermoriston along the Great Glen Way! Stunning views of Loch Ness walking from Invermoriston to Drumnadrochit.
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Invermoriston
One of my favourite walks is the high route at Invermoriston along the Great Glen Way! Stunning views of Loch Ness walking from Invermoriston to Drumnadrochit.
Loch Tarff
The other side of Loch Ness is lovely to explore and Loch Tarff is stunning
‘Stream of the old woman’
Stunning woodland walk with waterfalls and remnants of the ancient Caledonian pinewood.
Allt na Cailliche
‘Stream of the old woman’
Stunning woodland walk with waterfalls and remnants of the ancient Caledonian pinewood.
Meall Fuar-Mhonaidh
A good hill walk to the top sees you overlooking Loch Ness!
Love walking part of this long distance walk. Fort Augustus to Invermoriston is a lovely part of the route.
Great Glen Ways
Love walking part of this long distance walk. Fort Augustus to Invermoriston is a lovely part of the route.
Lots of walks to explore in the Loch Claunie/Glen Shiel area for all fitness levels. I like the old military road near the Claunie Inn for a easier hill walk. Lots of deer around too!
Loch Cluanie
Lots of walks to explore in the Loch Claunie/Glen Shiel area for all fitness levels. I like the old military road near the Claunie Inn for a easier hill walk. Lots of deer around too!
Walk to Upper Sandaig beach to where Gavin Maxwell wrote ‘The Ring of Brightwater’. Look for otters and enjoy the beautiful beach. Route available on the Walk Highlands website (Upper Sandaig).
Upper Sandaig House
Walk to Upper Sandaig beach to where Gavin Maxwell wrote ‘The Ring of Brightwater’. Look for otters and enjoy the beautiful beach. Route available on the Walk Highlands website (Upper Sandaig).
Isle of Skye
Walks and places to go on the Isle of Skye
Gateway to the Cuillin Mountains and many hikes from winding walks through the glens to mountain climbs. Waterfalls and pools to refresh and take a wild dip in water straight from the mountains 🏔
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Sligachan
Gateway to the Cuillin Mountains and many hikes from winding walks through the glens to mountain climbs. Waterfalls and pools to refresh and take a wild dip in water straight from the mountains 🏔
Great 3-4 hour hill walk (if doing whole route) through dramatic pinnacles and scenery! Busy during summer months. Car park at start of walk costs £5
Starting point Quiraing walk
SartleGreat 3-4 hour hill walk (if doing whole route) through dramatic pinnacles and scenery! Busy during summer months. Car park at start of walk costs £5
Glenbrittle
Lovely beach for a dip! Views of the Cuillin’s too!
Beaches
Loch Linnhe
Lovely rocky beaches to explore with views of Glencoe.
Lovely spot and drive. Glenelg Inn is a nice stop for food and drink. Stunning scenery and view of The Five Sister’s on route
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Glenelg
Lovely spot and drive. Glenelg Inn is a nice stop for food and drink. Stunning scenery and view of The Five Sister’s on route
Sandaig
Beautiful beach and walk to it. See Walk Highlands for route to Upper Sandaig.
Munro bagging
Hit the slopes of Claunie and Glen Shiel..just a short drive away! Bag some Munro mountains. One of my favourite I recently bagged is Ciste Dhubh. A hard climb but stunning views! (Please read Walk Highlands website and make sure you have the right skills and equipment before attempting Munro mountains. Weather changes very quickly up here).
Ciste Dhubh
Hit the slopes of Claunie and Glen Shiel..just a short drive away! Bag some Munro mountains. One of my favourite I recently bagged is Ciste Dhubh. A hard climb but stunning views! (Please read Walk Highlands website and make sure you have the right skills and equipment before attempting Munro mountains. Weather changes very quickly up here).
Amazing grade 4 mountain hike taking in 3 munros!! Only a 30 minute drive away to the start of this one way route (buses or car share required). See walk highlands website for details and route. Stunning scenery on a clear day! Good fitness is a must for this one!
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Five Sisters of Kintail
Amazing grade 4 mountain hike taking in 3 munros!! Only a 30 minute drive away to the start of this one way route (buses or car share required). See walk highlands website for details and route. Stunning scenery on a clear day! Good fitness is a must for this one!
We are a good base (roughly an hours drive away) for those looking to tackle the biggest mountain in the UK!
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Ben Nevis
We are a good base (roughly an hours drive away) for those looking to tackle the biggest mountain in the UK!
Highland cows
Feed the Highland cows!! On our doorstep. Food available seasonally at the Redburn Cafe (closes Wednesday but let me know if you would like some in advance)
Redburn Cafe & Gifts
The Bungalows