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Sports and Outdoor Events in Fort William and Lochaber

Fort William hosts several major international outdoor sporting events each year which include the UCI mountain World Cup, the Scottish Six Day Trials, and the SPEA FIM Trial World Championship. We also host several Highland Games, NO FUSS mountain biking and atheletic events including The Glen Nevis River Race. Then we have the annual Ben Nevis Race and lots and lots of other sporting club events which keep lots of people playing in the out-of-doors.

This page will list all our events as soon as each one is confirmed by the organisers. So if you are involved in any event happening in Lochaber please add it to this website for all to see.

June

Mountain Bike World Cup

This year the UCI return once more to Fort William for the 2012 Mountain Bike World Cup in Leanachan Forest. The event is usually a superb spectator sport with lots to see and plenty of action. Mountain bikes, gear, competition, exciting mountain sports !

If you are planning to visit Fort William for this event, check out our listings for accommodation sooner, rather than later !...

WhereNevis Range, Fort William
WhenEvery day from the 9th of June 2012 until the 10th of June 2012
TimeStarts at 10:00Hs and ends at 18:00Hs

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Olympic torch visits Fort William

Come see the Olympic Torch as it travels on its route to London, but not before it has travelled through the Highlands. Arriving in Fort William around 1.30pm it will be carried through the High Street to the Parade and to the Nevis Centre. It will then continue to the Lochaber Leisure Centre before working its way to Spean Bridge around 3.15

WhereHigh Street
WhenSaturday 9th of June 2012
TimeStarts at 13:30Hs and ends at 15:30Hs

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LYC Annual Regatta

Annual sailing regatta at Lochaber Yacht Club for keelboats and dinghies on Loch Linnhe. Visiting yachts and dinghies are welcome to join in, and if you are looking for a venue for your travellers serices get in touch with our secretary.

This year we are celebrating our sport of sailing even more and you are welcome to bring your sailing boat down to join in, or just visit our club...

WhereLochaber Yacht Club
WhenEvery day from the 22nd of June 2012 until the 24th of June 2012
TimeStarts at 10:00Hs and ends at 23:00Hs

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July

Glengarry Highland Games

Glengarry is in the Great Glen and is a picturesque village near Loch Ness.

GLENGARRY HIGHLAND GAMES Saturday 2nd July 2011 Invergarry Shinty Field 1pm-5pm

A traditional Highland Games with Heavy, Track and Field events, Hill Race and childrens races. Tug'o'war, Highland Dancing and the Lochaber Pipe Band. Childrens Mini Games, Pet Dog Show and many trade/ side stalls...

WhereGlengarry Village
WhenSaturday 7th of July 2012
TimeStarts at 13:00Hs and ends at 18:00Hs

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Arisaig Highland Games

Arisaig by the sea, is a beautiful place for a Highland Games - big seascapes with lots of atmosphere during this mid-week games.

Look out for traditional Highland dancing, kids events, athletics, the heavy-wights and the pipes, plus lots of stalls, food and drink - great company and a great day outdoors.

In the evening, join the Ceilidh which starts at 10pm and goes...

WhereTraigh, Arisaig
WhenWednesday 25th of July 2012
TimeStarts at 12:30Hs and ends at 18:00Hs

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August

Lochaber Agricultural Show

Come and join us at our local Highland Agricultural Show at the foot of Ben Nevis!
All school children enter free!! Free Parking.

See: Highland cattle and sheep judging, Horse showing, sheep dog trials, pipe band, highland dancing, strongman display, terrier racing, donkey rides, pet show, stalking pony demonstration, mountain bike display, stick making, sheep shearing,...

WhereHappy Valley, Torlundy
WhenSaturday 25th of August 2012
TimeStarts at 10:00Hs and ends at 17:00Hs

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September

Ben Nevis Race

The Ben Nevis Race attracts around 500 competitors each year and is one of Fort William's oldest outdoor activity events in the area. The idea is simply to run from the Town Park to the summit of Ben Nevis and all the way back again - as fast as you can!

Current record is 1hr, 24mins !

The event is a great spectator sport and provides lots of opportunities for photos...

WhereFort William Town Park and Ben Nevis
WhenSaturday 1st of September 2012
TimeStarts at 13:00Hs and ends at 17:00Hs

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Loch Shiel Cruises

Loch Shiel Cruises
Loch Shiel is a beautiful fresh-water loch which stretches from Glenfinnan to Acharacle - and almost reaches the sea, but for a short area of land. At the Glenfinnan end the mountains are over 800 metres high which creates a very Highland setting....
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Glenfinnan,
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Highland Activities

Highland Activities
Highland Activities are a modern outdoor adventure centre offering quality outdoor activities including quad biking, white water rafting, canyoning & gorge walking, clay pigeon shooting, off road driving, paintballing, archery and mountain...
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Old Filling Station, ph20 1bx
Tel: 08450 945513

West Highland College - outdoor courses

West Highland College - outdoor courses
Located in the Outdoor Capital of the UK we offer a wide variety of learning and training opportunities tailored to the needs and aspirations of people who live, work and play here – or those who would like to live and work in a venue like...
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Carmichael Way, Fort William, PH33 6AN
Tel: 01397 874000

Nevis Range Mountain Gondola and outdoor activity centre

Nevis Range Mountain Gondola and outdoor activity centre
Welcome to Nevis Range - the all seasons outdoor activity mountain centre where you can ride the gondola, walk, shop, ski, snowboard, mountain bike or just simply relax… Nevis Range is an all seasons attraction just north of Fort William,...
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Torlundy, Torlundy, Fort William, PH33 6SQ
Tel: 01397 705825

Lochaber Yacht Club on Loch Linnhe, Fort William

Lochaber Yacht Club on Loch Linnhe, Fort William
Lochaber Yacht Club was established 1954 over at Corpach but today the Club enjoys its new sailing clubhouse on the shore of Loch Linnhe in Fort William. We go sailing lots and every year teach people to sail who join our sailing club and then go...
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Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33
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Nevis Hillwalking Club

Nevis Hillwalking Club
On Sunday 20th May the Nevis Hillwalkers are doing An Stac, Sgurr na Ba Glaise and Rois-Bheinn, three Corbetts on the south side of Loch Ailort. Meet in the car park at the Ben Nevis Highland Centre, Fort William at 0800. See our website for...
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Skeabost, Old Ferry Road, N Ballachulish, PH33 6SA
Tel: 01855 821279

Paddle Lochaber

Paddle Lochaber
Qualified local guides will introduce you to Lochaber's fantastic coastline and abundance of wildlife. We offer half, full and multi day trips for all abilities. No experience is necessary and we supply all the specialist equipment you will...
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Ballachulish, S Ballachulish, PH49 4JJ
Tel: 01855 340123

Dragon's tooth Golf Course

Dragon's tooth Golf Course
Holes: 9. Par: 68. SSS: 65. Length: 5038 Probably one of the most scenic golf courses in Scotland! In the heart of Glencoe. Located not far from Ballachulish and about 12 miles south of Fort William, the Dragon's Tooth is a magnificent,...
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Glenachulish, Ballachulish, S Ballachulish, PH49 4JX
Tel: 01855 811 695

Vertical Descents

Vertical Descents
Situated in the stunning Highlands of Scotland, we are a modern outdoor adventure centre offering a wide range of exhilarating activities for everyone. Sessions range from Canyoning, Coasteering and White Water Rafting to Fun Yakking, Bridge...
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Vertical Descents Main Office, Inchree Falls, Onich, Inchree, PH33 6SE
Tel: 0044 (0) 1855 821 593

iPowerboat

iPowerboat
iPowerboat is an RYA recognised powerboat training centre in Ballachulish in the heart of the Outdoor Capital of the UK. Providing first class powerboat tuition, you can be sure that you will have a fun and enjoyable course with us! Being one...
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Isles of Glencoe Hotel, S Ballachulish, PH49 4HL
Tel: 07585 609802

Kingairloch Estate

Kingairloch Estate
Kingairloch Estate has to offer a range of unique self catering properties ranging from cosy remote stone cottages through to the principal house on the estate. Properties are located throughout the whole 14,000 acres allowing guests to enjoy...
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Kingairloch Estate, Ardgour, Kingairloch, PH33 7AE
Tel: 0044 (0) 1967 411 242

Triagh Golf Course

Triagh Golf Course
Welcome to Traigh Golf Course - probably the most beautifully sited nine hole Golf Course in the world. Traigh Golf Course is situated in a unique site in one of the most beautiful parts of the West Highlands, 40 miles west of Fort William. The...
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Traigh Beach, Arisaig, PH33
Tel: 0044 (0) 1687 450 337

Nevis Cycles - Fort William cycle shop & bike hire

Nevis Cycles - Fort William cycle shop & bike hire
Located in the village of Inverlochy, a few minutes walk from Fort William town centre, Nevis Cycles is a very friendly and professional bicycle shop providing a full range of cycle and mountain bike sales, repairs, hire, rental and accessories....
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4 Lochy Crescent, Inverlochy, Inverlochy, Fort William, PH33 6NG
Tel: 01397 705555

West Coast Mountain Guides

West Coast Mountain Guides
West Coast Mountain Guides Ltd is owned by principal mountaineer Alan Kimber, a well respected climber and instructor within Scottish mountaineering circles. Alan runs his business from his home in Fort William and offers a full range of...
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Calluna, Heathercroft, Fort William, PH33 6RE
Tel: 01397 700451

Adventure Nevis - Ben Nevis Mountain Guide

Adventure Nevis - Ben Nevis Mountain Guide
If you are looking for a Ben Nevis Mountain Guide, Adventure Nevis is a Scottish-based guiding service offering classic mountain days on Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, standing at 1,344 metres. The Ben Nevis mountain footpath ascent...
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3 Bracara, Morar, PH40 4PE
Tel: 01687 460163 or 0771 4844686

Great Glen Holidays

Great Glen Holidays
Late April Deals in Chalets - 3 nights for the price of 2 - email chris.carver@btconnect.com A great place to stay, very quiet and relaxing as well as being the nearest self catering for Nevis Range skiing and great mountain bike trails in...
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Torlundy farm, Tomacharich, Fort William, PH33 6SP
Tel: 01397 703015

Ardnamurchan Charters

Ardnamurchan Charters

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Bruach Na Fearna, Laga Bay, Acharacle, Laga Bay
Tel: 01972 500 208

Wildwood Bushcraft - survival skills, natural history and adventure in the Highlands!

Wildwood Bushcraft - survival skills, natural history and adventure in the Highlands!
Bushcraft survival courses and woodland nature days in Lochaber - perfect for a family or small group outdoor activity. We offer unique experiences involving bushcraft survival skills, woodland crafts, wildlife tracking and navigation, in the...
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Wildwood, Roshven, Lochailort, PH38 4NB
Tel: 01687 470415

Yacht charter, sea kayak hire and wildlife boat trips

Yacht charter, sea kayak hire and wildlife boat trips
XPLORE THE COAST AND WILDLIFE OF THE HIGHLANDS - with a bare boat yacht charter, skippered yacht charter, wildlife RIB trips, sea kayak hire and instruction. SeaXplore offers waterbased activities and experiences in the West Highlands from...
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Gleann Lurach, Brecklet, S Ballachulish, PH49 4JG
Tel: 0044 1855 413203

Bruce Watt Sea Cruises

Bruce Watt Sea  Cruises
Bruce Watt Sea Cruises are based in Mallaig and operate the regular mail boat service to Loch Nevis and the Inverie community. Inverie on the Knoydart peninsula is a great place for a walking holiday - from Munro bagging to just a leisurely walk!...
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Western Isles, East Bay, Mallaig, PH41 4QG
Tel: 0044 (0) 1687 46 23 20

West Highland Workshops - family activity holidays

West Highland Workshops - family activity holidays
We offer a range of all-inclusive hobby-based and creative leisure breaks in some of the most stunning locations on the Ardnamurchan peninsula. Staying at top quality hotels, enjoy a few days indulging in your passion, hobby or artistic...
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The Square, Shielbridge, Acharacle, PH36 4JZ
Tel: 01967 431800

Learn to Fly Fish with Fishing Scotland

Learn to Fly Fish with Fishing Scotland
Learn to cast a fly for wild brown trout and Atlantic Salmon at selected Highland lochs and rivers in the Heart of Scotland Fishing is a wonderful way to experience and enjoy the wild grandeur of Scotland. Learn to cast a fly for wild brown trout...
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Roy Bridge, PH31 4AG
Tel: 01397 712812

Great Glen Adventures - mountain guided walks, abseiling adventures

Great Glen Adventures - mountain guided walks, abseiling adventures
Experience the Magnificent Highlands with Great Glen Adventures walking, climbing, ski-ing and multi activity outdoor adventures. We organise group and private gudied walks to the summit of Ben Nevis and other mountains/glens. Have you ever...
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8 Lovat Terrace, Fort Augustus, Laggan Locks, PH32 4DN
Tel: 07736 830062

Torlundy Farm Riding Centre

Torlundy Farm Riding Centre
We offer excellent hacking on our well schooled horses for the experienced rider only. We go out every day at 11am for a good hour's ride around the farm, checking on our highland cows, sheep and ponies on the way. It is a lovely way to see...
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Torlundy farm, Tomacharich, Fort William, PH33 6SP
Tel: 01397 703015

Snowgoose Mountain Centre & The Smiddy Bunkhouse

Snowgoose Mountain Centre & The Smiddy Bunkhouse
Snowgoose Mountain Centre offers mountain & water based skills training and guiding on the West Coast of Scotland. Our family run business provides from family days out on the water or crag to winter skills training and wilderness expeditions...
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Station Road, Corpach, Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7JH
Tel: 01397 772467

No Fuss Events

No Fuss Events
No Fuss events are Fort William's No.1 Outdoor event organiser - particularly for local mountain biking events like Ten Under the Ben and Relentless 24. We also organise The Glen Nevis River Race. Our magnificent armadillo shaped marquee is...
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Fort William,
Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 772 899

Islandscape Photography

Islandscape Photography
Islandscape Photography offers photography tours and workshops on the Isle of Mull and beyond. Join us for an unforgettable journey to capture the sublime quality of Hebridean light amid the stunning landscapes, seascapes, and cloudscapes of the...
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Taigh Solais, Ledaig, PA75 6NR
Tel: 07747 601900

Torlundy Trout Fishery

Torlundy Trout Fishery
Three scenic trout lochans with superb views of Ben Nevis, well stocked with Rainbow Trout, just outside Fort William at Torlundy. Come with the family for a fly fishing experience and catch a trout for supper! We provide fishing tackle and...
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Torlundy farm, Tomacharich, Fort William, PH33 6SP
Tel: 01397 703015

Crannog Cruises

Crannog Cruises
Board Souter’s Lass for a wonderful cruise down Loch Linnhe and enjoy the breath-taking scenery of Lochaber. With our unique and informative skipper’s commentary, you’ll experience some of Scotland’s best wildlife including the family of...
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Town Pier, Fort William, PH33 6DB
Tel: 01397 700714

Abacus Mountain Guides

Abacus Mountain Guides
Abacus Mountain Guides provide world class mountain adventures on the west coast of Scotland. With the highest qualifications in Mountaineering, Canyoning and Mountain Biking, plus twenty years of experience, we deliver expert coaching and guiding...
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6 Hillview Drive, Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7LS
Tel: 01397 772466

Glen Coe Photography

Glen Coe Photography
Learn the art of Landscape Photography on our Photography Safaris and capture the classic shots of Glen Coe. Have fun with your family on a studio or lifestyle shoot. Let us capture the special moments of your Big Day with our Wedding Packages....
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The Whitehouse, Laroch House, S Ballachulish, PH49 4JE
Tel: 07769 809236

Rockhopper Sea Kayaking and canoe hire

Rockhopper Sea Kayaking and canoe hire
Rockhopper Sea Kayaking is based near Fort William on the West Coast of Scotland. We offer half, full or multi-day kayak trips through some of the most spectacular coastal, mountain and island scenery in Scotland. This area is rich in wildlife...
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2 Montrose Mansions, Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7JQ
Tel: 07739 837344

Skyak Adventures - sea kayaking trips

Skyak Adventures - sea kayaking trips
Skyak Adventures are based in Skye but we often explore the Lochaber shoreline during our sea kayaking trips. We offer individual and group training and canoeing / kayaking expeditions around the Scottish West Highland sea coastline. For more...
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29 Lower Breakish , Breakish, IV42 8QA
Tel: 01471 820002

Fingal Cruising on the Caledonian Canal

Fingal Cruising on the Caledonian Canal
“Fingal of Caledonia” is a large holiday barge that cruises Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal in the Highlands of Scotland, providing a unique holiday experience amidst superb Highland scenery. Prices include all food and accommodation in new...
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The Slipway, Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7NB
Tel: 01397 772167
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