Climb Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain at 1344m (4406’).  Very popular to do, but can also be very dangerous.  Take advice before attempting it!!

New for Summer 2010!!

Challenge your skill and determination on a Hire Wire Adventure @ Nevis Range.  There are courses for all abilities from children to the truly adventurous!

For adventure and fun—rain or sun, ’Get Stuck In’ at the Ice Factor in Kinlochleven.  There’s the Ice Wall (5 times bigger than any other in the world!) as well as over 600m² of state-of-the-art rock climbing wall.  NEW: High Level Rope Walk. 

Sit back, hold on and feel the acceleration as you zoom down Loch Linnhe on The SeaXplorer RIB.  These one or two hour eco-adventures are the perfect way to experience Lochaber’s wildlife.

(I was invited on my own ’experience’  last year, click here to read my review).

Get wet, have a blast and get your heart rate up with Vertical Descents.

Experience the thrill of Canyoning, slide through natural water flumes, jump and abseil off water falls. Or feel the sensations of fast moving and powerful water as you try White Water Rafting,  Also Fun Yakking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Paintballing, Climbing and Abseiling.

Come to the ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’ and cycle quiet roads and unending forest tracks.  There are trails that last just a couple of hours to longer ones to the most westerly mainland point of the British Isles.  You’ll pass through friendly crofting townships and along the shores of great sea lochs along the way.  Check out the Ride Fort William and the Forestry Commission Scotland websites for routes and local cycle hire.

Put on your warm winter gear, travel up the Mountain Gondola at The Nevis Range for great skiing and snowboarding.  You could even try skibiking, a cool, safe and fun way to enjoy the snow (selected weeks only).  Alternatively try Glencoe Mountain for spectacular views.

For a wild, exciting and memorable day out, check out Highland Activities. Based on Ardverikie Estate (Glenbogle to fans of BBC’s Monarch of the Glen!) choose from quad biking, white water rafting, canyoning, gorge walking, clay pigeon shooting, off road driving, paintballing, archery and mountain biking. 

Walk or scramble amongst majestic mountains in the Outdoor Capital of the UK.  Whether it is in full sun to enjoy the panoramic vistas, or misty with shifting clouds and an approaching storm, there are memorable walks to challenge the most adventurous.  Take a look at these sites for info:

Walk Highlands

VisitScotland

Explore the serene beauty of Appin (25 miles south of Fort William) on horseback.  Ride along quiet coastal  tracks and beaches while you admire Castle Stalker and the stunning scenery around Loch Laich.  www.lettershunaridingcentre.com

Hire a bike from Off Beat Bikes or Nevis Cycles, take to the saddle and use pedal power to explore dramatic scenery and wide open spaces.  Breathe in the fresh mountain air as you explore mile after mile of forest trails and countryside roads.  For ideas, trails, cycle routes and much, much more click here.

Want to get to places the ordinary hill walker won’t go, then get in touch with Mike at Abacus Mountaineering.  Learn new skills and discover adventurous and challenging routes. 

Take a day trip on board the MV Sheerwater to visit the islands of Eigg, Muck or Rum.  With your skipper, Ronnie, you’ll have the very best opportunity to spot Minke Whales, Dolphins, Porpoise, Basking Sharks, Otters, Puffins and Shearwaters.  Trips leave Arisaig daily from April to September.